Dr. Fred Clary's Podcast

It's a unique time in our country.  Viral Pandemic, Media Driven Hysteria, Paper Product Hoarding, School Closings, Sports Event Cancellations, Work from home encouraged, Social Distancing Suggested, Increased Personal Hygiene FINALLY discussed in the news...WHAT CAN I DO TO TAKE BACK CONTROL IN MY LIFE ?....Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and...

Bob Merkh of Atlantic City (NJ) Barbell has been competing in Powerlifting since the 2000s.  Bob squats near 1200 pounds , benches over 800 pounds  and deadlifts over 800 pounds and placed second at the WPO Finals last year.   Bob shares his insights on life, lifting and the world at large. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym cha...

The Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio brings 250 Thousand Spectators and over 10 Thousand athletes together with hundreds of Exhibitors to celebrate a week of Sports and Expos.   The Governor and Mayor cancelled the Expo and the attendance of Spectators with 24 hours notice.   Of course public safety comes first.   But there were no cases of Cornovirus in Ohio. There have been 4500 hospitalizations...

When one thinks (or goggles) of Shoulder pain or problems,  its easy to think of rotator cuff muscles issues or arthritis.  With all the misinformation out there on the internet and even in the clinic rehabilitation world, it's easy to be frustrated with a lack of progress in your should dysfunction and pain. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting an...

WARNING: Specific Powerlifting Rant. Understanding Raw vs. Equipped Powerlifting is all a matter of intellectual honesty. Dr. Clary first competed in a powerlifting meet in 1981. He has participated as a fan, competed as an athlete, directed meets, sponsored meets and judged meets for over 40 years.  Recently in the sport there has been 'division' or controversy over lifting 'appare...

Reducing your chance of acquiring a community related illness like a viral or bacterial infection has become 'headlines' in the News.  Common sense measures to prevent and reduce transmission of illness sometimes seems too easy to believe.   Until you try them. Protect your Family!   Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym...

Mitochondria, the energy producing and metabolism controlling organelle in all our cells have been found to be free floating in our blood stream as a normal part of human physiology.  Throw away what you learned in High School or College.  We were wrong again. What is this new function and purpose?   Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach a...

Emergence: The vitalism/reductionism debate in the life sciences shows that the idea of emergence as something principally unexplainable will often be falsified by the development of science .  As humans, we all want to be correct.   We have an emotional need for others to understand us.   This nature can sometimes lead to biases in science,healthcare and in our social relationships.   (Of course...

Fibromyalgia affects 12 million Americans.  Ninety percent female. 'Fibro' can cause debilitating widespread body pain, fatigue, sleep dysregulation, memory issues, skin and digestion issues.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on a condition that was not diagnosed readily...

Your body is basically an earth suit that can be changed and altered according to your wishes and desires.  Understanding that for millions of years our body has developed a system for storing fat and energy though specific ways may help you through your weight loss or weight gain frustrations! Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym...

Your health care providers clinical choices' may be influenced by the schools they attended, the continuing education attended, the influence of the local culture, their personal proclivities and more importantly how their colleagues practice.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversatio...

The United States ranks 37th according to the World Health Organization among its member nations for Heath Care System efficiency (Results & Functionality).   The United States spends the most of any member nation.  Our 3.5 Trillion spent is not getting the results one with a modicum of common sense would expect.  The United States has a culture of fatiguing their physicians and limiting acces...

The United States ranks 37th according to the World Health Organization among its member nations for Heath Care System efficiency (Results & Functionality).   The United States spends the most of any member nation.  Our 3.5 Trillion spent is not getting the results one with a modicum of common sense would expect.  The countries that are at the top of the Health Care System Success List utilize...

The United States ranks 37th according to the World Health Organization among its member nations for Heath Care System efficiency (Results & Functionality).   The United States spends the most of any member nation.  Our 3.5 Trillion spent is not getting the results one with a modicum of common sense would expect.  The U.S. spends $800+ per human on administration (paperwork) than the next clos...

Nemesis Powerlifting Team was founded by James Burdette (National Recorder Holder in several different weight classes) in California to gather likeminded strength enthusiasts to compete at the National and World level. The current leader is Christian Fite who has ably molded the team to match the philosophy of always thinking Big.  Big weights, Big Prime Time meets and Big commitment to each other...

Fascia:  the connective tissue that binds and winds around us is an under appreciated sensory structure that controls how we move and feel.   Many treatment methods are now focusing on these important sheets of elastic tissue. A problem or damage in one area of your fascia (e.g., Shoulder) can have consequences in area far away from the true site of injury (e.g., Hip/Pelvis) and visa versa.   With...

Dr. Mike Musselman is a chiropractor, philosopher (he even has the credentials), powerlifter, strength enthusiast, Original Strength Master trainer (OS is a movement system for injury rehab, injury prevention and nervous system improvement) and amazing family man.   In this episode, Dr. Mike covers views on health, healing and wellness.  In under a year Dr. Mike has lost in excess of 80 pounds so...

Vitamin A , C, and E are powerful antioxidants that support the immune system, help in many age related conditions, and can assist your healing and wellness goals.  These nutrients have been supplemented by the public for decades and have been proven safe and effective. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosophe...

Causal Theory effects our everyday life and every choice we make...every choice.   Having a wider open view on what causes outcomes can help one explore better choices or at least come to terms with understanding a muddled outcome. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on causal theory...

The new Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) , called " novel " because it's new and evolved from a cobra to jump to humans, is one of many, many COMMON Viruses that have a 'Crown'.  This type of virus usually causes mild cold like symptoms, this new hybrid has adapted to survive.  To date, it has killed hundreds.  The flu kills thousands per year, year in year out ,in the U.S.A. alone...

Nutritional and dietary awareness has been on the upswing in our society.  Education about the positive effects of nutritional supplements has been more accepted by the public, but whether its accepted or not, a good multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement (pill or capsule or gummie) may have a place in your daily routine to fill in the nutritional gaps in your diet.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder of...

A shoulder issue can cause a foot problem and visa versa.  HOW?  We are dynamic creatures and when we walk, move or lift there are many, many joints and areas involved to make the movement efficient.   So the weakest link in that movement "chain" could be the most important area to be treated or addressed not necessarily the most painful.   Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis...

Losing weight seems to be a national past time.  There is so much confusion over the different fad diets in the popular media. Four decades of observation of athletes and patients (thousands of individuals) has lead me to understand the basic equation.  INPUT ---> PROCESSING ---> OUTPUT.  The processing, or how your body (which is completely individual and dynamic) handles foods can change y...

Skipping breakfast has been shown to increase cardiac mortality and leads to chronic low grade inflammation.  In the short term it can increase weight loss but it can destroy your athletic performance and at worst ruin your physical and mental health!  The craziest fad I've heard this year!   Follow science and not gurus!   Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique...

Should you use ice or heat after a joint sprain or muscle strain?  Recently, there has been some change in thought.   Controlling the bleed and swelling (or micro-bleed) is the most important  thing to consider with an acute (new) injury. Use ice until the swelling is reduced, then you can think about other options. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting...