Dr. Fred Clary's Podcast

Since its initial description in the medical literature (1906), Alzheimer's Disease has become one of the most burdensome and disabling health problems in our society.  More than 4.5 million humans are diagnosed with it every year.  It kills over 100,000 Americans year in and year out.  The losing of one's ability to process the world around them is a fearful outcome.   Many toxins damag...

Randy Schaar has been training National and Local level bodybuilders for decades.   His common sense approach to diet, training and recovery continue to produce results consistently no matter the athlete's division.  He has placed 70 to 80 bodybuilders on the stage. Everyone can benefit from his experience and wisdom.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and...

Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body requires WATER to function. Water helps regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, transport nutrients, remove waste, maintains the immune system, circulate blood, and sustains normal brain function.  That means your body can’t properly perform these functions if you’re not drinking enough clean water.    Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis C...

Your perspective controls your belief. One's point of view should never enter into the fields of science.   This fundamental tenet of science has been thrown out with the recent "Covid Crisis".   I read my first text on Covids in 1987.   We have plenty of research from 2002 until now on SARS and other Covids.   Why has science lost its mind and thrown out all the previous research b...

In his book "Brain Wash", Dr. David Perlmutter MD discusses a new syndrome called 'Disconnection Syndrome'.  There are outlined 8 central characteristics of disconnection syndrome. They include impulsivity, instant gratification, chronic inflammation, chronic stress, loneliness, mindless activity, narcissism, and poor relationships.  These characteristics can be caused by poor...

Understanding the how and why of physical healing can lead to better injury recovery and prevent chronic pain later in life.  The cascade of healing is divided into these four overlapping phases: Hemostasis, Inflammatory, Proliferative, and Maturation. Phase 1: Hemostasis Phase. Phase 2: Defensive/Inflammatory Phase. Phase 3: Proliferative Phase. Phase 4: Maturation Phase.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder...

The Immune System is a complex of cells and functions that monitors your internal environment for threats.  Sometimes the biggest threat is your own thoughts.   Fear or anxiety, whether founded or unfounded can lead to a series of actions in your physiology that depresses immune system function. Controlling Stress , Fear and Anxiety can boost your immune function. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functi...

The current pandemic has forced many of us non-math people to trust in the statistical predictive modeling of "experts".   Currently they have over-called their numbers and prediction. As the models change and adapt (goalpost moves), it might behoove one to learn a bit about correlation and causation. WE know a lot more than we did 2 months ago.   Why hasn't the social behaviors and...

Gregg Damminga is co-founder (along with his wife Debbie) of Twin Cities Barbell Club in Eagan, Minnesota.  Gregg has been competing for over 20 years and has National and World titles to his credit.   His greatest accomplishment when viewed from the outside may be his role as a mentor, coach and pillar of the Minnesota Lifting Community.  Whether its helping an absolute novice compete in their fi...

There is an increasing amount of  scientific medical research that proves art enhances brain, immune and cardiovascular function. Art has an impact on awareness , emotions, intelligence and can actually raise dopamine and serotonin levels. Art can actually increase healing and recovery.  Art can change a person's interpretation of their world. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Ch...

James Burdette, founder of Nemesis Powerlifting Team, has set powerlifting records in the 165 pound class, the 181 pound class, the 198 pound class, the 220 pound class and even the 242 pound class (weighing 222).  A proud WPO (World Powerlifting Organization ) competitor, he is best known for his coaching and mentoring/motivational skills.  A tough-as-nails masters lifter,  this navy veteran has...

The greatest gift you can give yourself! Understanding how you are wired can lead to a more joy filled life.  Or at least, help you understand some of the challenges you have faced during your spin on this planet. The Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic ( VAK ) learning styles model provides a simple way to explain and understand learning styles. The VAK learning Style uses the three main sensory modaliti...

Rheta West is one of the strongest women to ever walk the planet despite performing her greatest lifts in the 148-pound class and the 165-pound class.  Owner of Blood Iron Barbell in Syracuse, New York, she has been setting All Time Powerlifting Records for years. Rheta has set records in raw and equipped lifting.   She has a 705-pound squat, 445-pound bench and 520-pound deadlift to her credit. ...

The current crisis with it's stay-at -home orders from the Governors of almost every state has changed our 'free time' and 'work life' forever.  For good or bad, we will never take certain hobbies, habits and interactions for granted again.  Many are re-prioritizing their entire lives once we return to 'normal' (if there will ever be a return to normal).  Dr. Fre...

Dr. Tom Pastor is a Minnesota chiropractor who is an instructor in Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique.   He has expertise on lifestyle management.   Understanding how to remain healthy during this time of social distancing and self-quarantine and stay-at-home orders is as important as reducing the spread of the virus.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique a...

Understanding the raw basics of our body's amazing natural defenses can help one understand what we all possess.  If you don't know what you have, how can you take care of it?  A quick review of integument, B Cells, T Cells, Lymph, Killer Cells and Nodes will open the door to less fear and more positive actions.  The worse thing you can do is weaken the immune system when there is a pand...

Is it the host or the bug that is most important? The worse thing you can do is weaken the immune system when there is a pandemic .  H1N1 changed its glycoprotein spike arrangement in 1915.  In 1918 , it was called the Spanish Flu and killed 675,000 Americans and 100 million Worldwide!  But the human immune system adapted and fought back.  In June 2009 H1N1 changed a bit again and killed 13,000 Am...

Robert Bain may be best known to powerlifters as the raucous, boisterous and impassioned spotter/lifter/loader at The WPO (World Powerlifting Championships).  He has resurrected the role of platform manager in the style of the late and legendary Brian Smith from the 1970s and 1980s.  Mr. Bain would rather be called” Powerlifting’s Hype Man,” he brings the new energy of a tornado to the position (h...

Hearth disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Period.  650,000 humans in the USA die every year from it. One person every 37 seconds. The best way look after your heart is with a healthy lifestyle. You must reduce inflammation in your life! Be smoke-free. Manage your blood pressure. Manage diabetes. Be physically active. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Enjoy a variety o...

James Vang, yet again, took the powerlifting world by storm in March 2020, when he placed Seventh in the World Powerlifting Organization's Semi-Finals in Columbus Ohio. This was his first multi-ply equipment meet. It was in borrowed and ill fitting gear. James has been on the national stage since he was a teenager.  This 28 year old community advocate is proud of his Hmong heritage.  He has n...

What if you started to listen to those voices in your life that wish to see you succeed? What if you decided to do an about-face and change everything? New career, New attitude or New outlook. How do you get out of your self imposed box?  How do you break out of the prison of your own making? First, dream It, write it down,  let your mind go.  Write down your biggest dream. Next you have to believ...

What is the most important things in life?  Is it money?   Is it career?  Or perhaps its your own health, support groups, sense of contribution, financial balance, search for knowledge, and discovering who you really are inside. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on what life should...

With the surge of new competitive powerlifters through popularity of CrossFit.  Wearing Olympic Weightlifting Shoes as a powerlifter has started to increase in popularity.  But what kind of foot attire will get you to your highest genetic potential?   Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversat...

Dr. Michael Hartle is not only a chiropractic physician, a Master StrongFirst Certified Instructor (He is the co-developer of the StrongFirst SFL Barbell Certification). Dr. Michael travels around the USA and the world teaching barbell and kettlebell certifications. A former semi pro football star, powerlifting champion, former vice president of USAPL powerlifting with multiple chairmanships in th...

This podcast was done by request.   Many requests.  Blending a family of children that originated initially in other relationships can be the most challenging thing an adult will ever do.  In my opinion it is the biggest challenge an adult will face. Not every adult will face this.   There are so many blessings that arise from step parenting yet there are limited conversations in our daily lives a...