LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

STAYED FOR A BONUS SECTION AT THE END OF THIS EPISODE – YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT. You may not realize it, but poor posture can impact everything from digestion to mood to longevity. In this episode on The Longevity podcast, I am joined by posture expert Annette Verpillot to discuss how our alignment - starting from our feet - affects our entire nervous system and brain function. We dive into how posture is connected to the brain-body connection, its effects on various aspects of health, and the importance of working on the nervous system to improve posture. We also discuss the negative effects of wearing improper footwear and practical tips for improving posture, including eye exercises, stress reduction, and proper tongue posture.    Annette Verpillot is the founder of Posturepro, a health company specializing in restoring the brain-body connection. She is a Canadian entrepreneur, therapist, public speaker, and internationally recognized Posturologist. Annette has developed some of the world’s most advanced rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques, and she teaches a method called The Posturepro Method to professionals in various fields. Want to know more about Posturepro? Visit https://posturepro.co/ and use code NAT15 to save.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: ARMRA: Go to tryarmra.com/NAT or enter NAT to get 15% off your first order. Stemregen: Save 15% on your first order at http://www.stemregen.co/nat, use promo code, NAT15 BEAM Minerals: Go to https://www.beamminerals.com code NAT20 to get 20% off your order    Find more from Annette Verpillot: Website: https://posturepro.co/  Instagram:  @posturepro   Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ  Join Nat’s Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community  Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/  Website: www.NatNiddam.com    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance  What We Discuss: 03:01 The Importance of Posture for Health and Wellness 09:15 Promoting Movement and Proper Development in Infants and Toddlers 15:22 Improving Posture for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease 25:07 The Role of Posture in Hormones and Mood 45:05 The Role of Eye Movements, Foot Posture, and Tongue Posture in Maintaining Good Posture 53:06 The Negative Effects of Improper Footwear on Foot Movement and Posture 57:23 Practical Tips for Improving Posture 01:00:14 Addressing the Root Causes of Postural Imbalances for Long-Term Health 01:06:07 The Role of Posture and Balance in Injury Prevention  

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