Overcoming chronic pain requires an understanding of how different parts of the body (and the mind) influence each other in the healing process. Today’s podcast guest, Dr. Perry Nickelston, focuses on healing chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. What this conversation emphasizes, however, is the fact that nothing heals in isolation. 

Erin and Dr. Perry delve into why blood flow and lymphatic health are essential for the health of the rest of the brain/body (and visa versa), the importance of the vagus nerve, diaphragmatic breathing and how it keeps the lymphatic system pumping efficiently, the lymph and brain health, and more. 

Perry Nickelston, DC aka ‘The Lymph Doc’ is a Chiropractic Physician with primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International speaker and educator of the self care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo. 

Timestamps:

(10:58) The lymphatic system and its relation to chronic pain

(19:06) Why our body parts cannot heal in isolation

(33:24) How concentrating on pain can keep you unwell

(42:58) Interplay between brain health and lymph health

(50:08) The diaphragm: the unsung hero of functional medicine

(1:00:47) The importance of the vagus nerve

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Do you tend to take the path of least resistance during the holiday season and tell yourself you’ll get back on the healthy lifestyle train in January? There’s a way for you to set non-negotiables around your nutrition, movement, and mindset so you can continue caring for yourself (and show up better for your loved ones, too). Tune in to learn some crowd-pleasing recipes, calendar tricks, mindset shifts, and supplements that will help you feel your best through the end of the year—and beyond!

Timestamps

(10:06) Intentional travel & why I don't leave food to chance

(14:24) My favorite healthy holiday dishes to share

(24:49) Building movement into your calendar this season

(27:50) How to use your community to hold you accountable

(28:49) Does self-care make you feel guilty?

(34:20) Supplements I use for extra support

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Daylight Saving Time is a challenging transition for many of us. Circadian rhythm disruption is one of the major contributors to hormonal imbalance and is very common in our modern-day lifestyle, making recovery from Daylight Saving Time even more difficult. Learn more about the importance of supporting your circadian rhythm and how to do so through lifestyle changes and hacks.

While it’s normal to experience some level of fatigue after Daylight Saving Time or a time change, if you’re constantly exhausted, feeling burnt out, or generally depleted, this may indicate that something deeper is going on. We have spots open in our 1:1 membership and would love to see your application!

Timestamps

(3:06) What is circadian rhythm?

(10:10) How modern life impacts circadian rhythm

(18:21) Morning strategies to support circadian rhythm

(27:08) Nighttime strategies to support circadian rhythm

(34:12) Additional hacks for your toolkit

(38:27) Distinguishing between seasonal and chronic symptoms

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If you have obvious GI symptoms going on (digestion, bloating, gas, heartburn, acid reflux, loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, or sluggish bowels) you might want a stool test. But there are some non obvious conditions that also have a GI component, such as autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions, that would also benefit from results of a stool test. Learn about functional stool testing, what it is, how you know if you need it and how it can help you. 

Interested in having your stool test analyzed by Team FN? Sign up for The Gut Panel - our new offer designed to give you more insight as to what your root cause may be. Limited to 10 spots!

Timestamps

(5:44) Non-obvious signs that something is going on with your gut health

(11:27) How functional stool tests differ from conventional GI labs

(15:38) Specific things that a stool test can show you

(20:04) Importance of stool testing with autoimmunity

(27:52) The most important thing to consider when getting a stool test

(31:33) When to forego the basics and jump into a stool test

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Are you experiencing bloating, belching, pain with eating, or heartburn? These symptoms can be due to constipation, sluggish bowels or trapped gas. To find relief in times of digestive discomfort, coffee enemas can be a great resource. Learn how coffee enemas can support your body’s natural detoxification process and gut-brain connection as well as how to properly set one up and what to expect afterwards. 

If you’re having any of these chronic digestive symptoms, our team would love to get to the root cause within our 1:1 membership. We’d love to see your application!

Timestamps

(1:26) Benefits of coffee enemas

(7:45) Do coffee enemas really increase glutathione levels?

(9:42) Should we support detoxification?

(16:20) Using coffee enemas to strengthen the gut-brain connection

(24:40) How to do a coffee enema

(38:05) How to know when you might need a coffee enema

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/332-coffee-enemas-whats-whys-hows

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Are you in the middle of a stressful season and experiencing digestive issues like gas, bloating, constipation, or nausea? You’re in the right place! If you have your diet and lifestyle dialed in, you may need some extra digestive support—like digestive enzymes! Learn about the root causes of low digestive enzymes and stomach acid (such as H. pylori and SIBO), as well as how to determine which digestive enzymes may be the best fit for you and how to incorporate them into your routine.

Looking for more support in diving into the root cause of your low digestive juices? Opt into our FREE Digestive Guide, or take a deeper dive with our 1:1 membership, with spots opening next month to get started!

Timestamps

(7:56) Digestive enzymes - what are they?

(12:14) Signs of low digestive enzymes and stomach acid

(16:37) Different types of digestive enzymes

(18:09) How to know which digestive enzymes you need

(21:09) Supplement recommendations for digestive enzymes

(25:24) How to take digestive enzymes

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/331-all-about-digestive-enzymes

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Let's talk about immune support as we head into "cold and flu season"! Here at Team FN, we believe it’s not about eliminating exposure to all viruses or illnesses, but rather about controlling our habits, the foods we consume, and our daily routines to keep our immune system firing on all cylinders. Learn about the nutritional and lifestyle foundations for building a strong immune system, as well as the supplements and nutraceuticals that can offer additional support.

Feel like you’re doing all the basics and are still catching every cold that goes around? It may be time to take a deeper dive. We’re accepting clients in our 1:1 membership and would love to see your application!

Timestamps

(9:09) Anti-inflammatory foods to include in your diet

(15:47) Foods with antiviral properties

(24:21) Microbiome and your immune system

(31:32) Number 1 thing to do to moderate your immune system

(35:53) Common contributing factors to stress and coping strategies

(41:18) Supplements and nutraceuticals to consider for immune support

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This episode is for practitioners who want more from their private practice but aren’t sure where to start. Learn the methods Erin uses to guide herself through seasons of growth and development. These practices are tried and true, and we hope you find success using them, too.

If you’re looking for deeper support in growing your private practice, the fall cohort of FNA starts on October 1. Don’t wait—invest in your future self and send us your application today!

Timestamps

(5:36) Why your brain limits growth (it's not self sabotage)

(12:31) Clear space on your calendar for THIS growth hack

(21:03) The best way to increase value to your clients (and increase revenue)

(25:04) How to know if you need more continuing education or just business mentorship

(41:19) Erin’s DLS (Dirty Little Secret) of investing

(45:54) A practice to quantum leap your practice growth

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"Inflammation hunting" is a term we use often here at TFN, but what does it actually mean? Erin sits down with Rachel, the Lead Practitioner and Lead Clinical Mentor of FNA, to discuss all things inflammation - what it is, what causes it, and how we use functional labs in our practice to take a deeper dive. This episode is great for practitioners and clients alike!

Are you a practitioner interested in learning more about inflammation hunting with your clients? The fall cohort of our Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is open for enrollment. We’d love to see your application!

Timestamps

(3:27) Inflammation hunting - what does it mean & why do we do it

(9:32) Common symptoms & lab markers that signify inflammation

(14:20) Using functional labs to confirm inflammation

(19:50) How to keep inflammation at bay

(26:23) Food considerations to lower inflammation

(30:02) Case study examples of patients with chronic inflammation & how our team resolved it!

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/328-inflammation-hunting-what-does-it-mean

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Simply offering to run functional labs in your practice isn't what makes them valuable—it’s being able to use them to meet your clients' needs that does. Learn the bennies of running functional labs—from validating your clients' symptoms to figuring out the next best step in treatment, and using the results to make lasting changes for your clients…and so much more.

Overwhelmed by where to start? The fall cohort of our Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is open for enrollment. We’d love to see your application!

Timestamps

(9:38) Advice if you’re feeling overwhelmed by functional labs

(18:57) Using labs to validate client symptoms

(30:19) Using labs to encourage compliance with behavior change

(35:20) Showing client progress with biomarkers and lab data

(36:17) Connecting clients to deep inner work through functional labs

(38:00) The difference between worth and value

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/327-how-to-increase-value-adding-functional-labs

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Inflammatory title? Totally. In this think piece, Erin discusses the drawbacks, red flags and potential issues with certain functional medicine philosophies. She's getting honest with caveats to consider with functional lab testing — including how both the placebo and nocebo effects can play a role in a patient's healing process. This episode is not only geared for practitioners who are practicing functional medicine and analyzing lab tests, but also for the client on the receiving end.

The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™, our 14-month functional nutrition certification program, is open for enrollment. We'd love to see your application!

Timestamps

(9:30) Is lab testing the only way to validate health?

(10:53) Interoception: what it is and why it's relevant

(20:54) Functional medicine fear mongering

(25:59) Understanding that lab tests are not perfect

(28:27) The Nocebo Effect: How you communicate lab results can impact your client’s ability to heal

(37:54) Using symptoms as a data point

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/326-functional-medicine-more-problems-than-solutions

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