Stretch4Life

Save the Date! Join us as we embark on the STRETCH4LIFE 5-DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN WELLNESS CRUISE aboard the Mariner of the Seas , setting sail from Galveston on September 15-20, 2025 ! 🛳️ From surfing the FlowRider® to indulging in delicious Jamie’s Italian dishes, this action-packed getaway has something for everyone. Tune in to learn all the exciting details, including special pricing for statero...

In this episode, we dive into the reality of the winter blues and how the lack of sunlight can affect us in different ways. If you’re living in a place with long, dark winters, you might be feeling the impact on your mood, energy levels, and even your hormones. We’ll explore how vitamin D deficiency and seasonal changes can play a role and offer practical tips to combat the winter slump. From the...

Many people think of exercise as hitting the gym or going for a run, but what if your daily chores could also double as a workout? In this episode, we explore how everyday tasks around the house—like vacuuming, gardening, or scrubbing—can offer the same health benefits as traditional exercise. Not only can these "two-for-one" activities keep you active, but they can also improve your hom...

In this episode of our myth-busting series, we’re diving into the debate of Hot vs Cold therapies! Cold plunges are all the rage for recovery, but are they really the miracle cure they’re made out to be? Join us as Lori breaks down the risks and benefits, especially for those with cardiovascular concerns or children. Spoiler: It's not all ice baths and quick fixes.  Lori shares a safer altern...

Welcome to the first episode of our new series, where we’re busting common myths! Today, we’re diving into the debate of supplements vs. food. With supplements becoming increasingly popular, many people believe they can replace a balanced diet. But here’s the truth: the act of eating—chewing, smelling, tasting—plays a critical role in digestion. Chewing, in particular, activates the brain and kick...

Today we are going over what is the glia fluid? The brain has a very specific lymphatic fluid called the glia fliud. It is produced and circulated by a type of glial cell called ependymal cells; essentially, glia cells are involved in the creation and management of this fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord.  Tune in to today’s episode to learn how Lori diagnoses and treats people with nec...

Last episode we brought up the discussion of gender identity and how hormone transfer in the home is causing a lot of confusion. Today we are going to discuss a potential solution. Lori uses, and loves a tool called avazzia. Laura describes what this tool does and feels like as a client who has received the treatment multiple times. Avazzia is a microcurrent electro nerve stimulation device that s...

Today we are continuing our conversation on hormones, balance, and transfer from our last episode. What is the difference between DNA and mRNA? Lori breaks down how they differ in structure, lifespan, and function.  Gender identity has started to become a massive topic of discussion these last few years. What is causing this and where is it leading society? Bob, Lori, and Laura share their opinion...

Happy Holiday season everybody! It is that time of the year where the weather changes and illness is more common. We wanted to round back to a few episodes that we created last year regarding immunity. We have a few great episodes you should go check out regarding helpful tips to help boost our immune systems. This includes bone broth, essential oils, and best practices to stay healthy. Check out...

Today we are continuing our conversation on food allergies but with a focus on GMO foods. When we modify and genetically change our foods our bodies tend to have a small reaction and don’t recognize the foods. When these large companies create this genetically modified seeds they aren’t modifying them to be healthier… They are doing it to grow more volume and make more money.   Tune in to hear our...

Today we are talking about food allergies. What is a food allergy and why does our body react the way it does? Lori’s approach and treatment to food allergies is very unique.  Food allergies can start from birth with the decision of breast milk vs formula.  Tune in to today’s episode to hear Lori go through helpful tips that help kids develop their bodies natural defense to food allergies and many...

Today we are talking about the prostate. Most men don’t even know the purpose of the prostate or how it operates. The prostate develops in men very early in utero. The prostate's most important function is the production of a fluid that, together with sperm cells from the testicles and fluids from other glands, makes up semen. The prostate muscles also help ensure fluids are expelled during e...

Today we want to talk about the purpose of the uterus throughout a woman’s life (preadolescent, adolescent, birthing years, and during menopause). Traditional medicine pushes the removal of the uterus during menopause. Is that the right thing to do? Tune in to find out!  Study and be an advocate for yourself. That way when you go to see a doctor you are going into it educated, with questions for t...

Today’s episode is a bit yucky. Most Americans have pets in their homes and don’t even think of all the germs and parasites that comes along with that. Lori goes over how living with pets can affect you and even how we can have negative health impacts on our pets. Lori gives some helpful tips on how to live alongside your pet in a healthy way. Ozone, deep cleans, essential oils, etc.   Check out L...

Today we continue our conversation regarding IVF, Birth control, and biology. We are going to switch the conversation a bit and look at these topics from a moral perspective. Our hosts are spiritual people and religion is very important to them. Lori shares her opinion on the IVF process and how it looks from a moral standpoint. When they do IVF they fertilize multiple eggs into embryos just in ca...

Did you know that just because you are having a period every month on birth control does not mean you are ovulating?  Today we will continue our conversation on IVF, and some of the medical implications that go along with the process. Our goal is to help give you as much knowledge as possible before making the decision that’s best for you and your family. Today we focus on the connection between i...

If you are struggling to conceive a child just know you are not alone! We created today’s episode to discuss IVF and let you know there are other options out there to consider.  Today we are talking about IVF. Biologically, what is it? What is happening to our bodies during this process. This is a sensitive topic and we just want to arm you with information to help you make the best decision for y...

Migraines can come with substantial personal and societal burden and can also affect the psychological health and well‐being, and financial stability of the entire family of the person dealing with them. Lori has helped many people overcome them and she can help you too! Laura had suffered with migraines for many years so today’s episode is an important one for her. Laura suffered from cyclical mi...

Today we continue our series on posture and its importance on your overall health. Neck & head injuries aren't something that we have really spoken about so far on the podcast but play a massive role on your overall health. Maybe it was a car accident, sports injury, or other event that has occurred in our lives. It's also possible these problems stem from long-term bad posture like...

We all know through decades of research that smoking is very harmful to our bodies and it is talked about a lot. What’s not talked about as much is how harmful sitting at a desk all day is. Your posture affects your overall health and we were designed to be active. Desk jobs have a huge effect on our eyes, posture, and overall body. Society tries to create things to be ergonomic but humans weren’t...

Today we continue our conversation about the power of posture. Last episode we discussed Lori’s new course and its purpose. Did you know that your organs are hung on different muscles? Your organs are designed to move around while completing the basic functions you need to live but sometimes, they move out of place and cause issues throughout the body. Sometimes an injury or some issues can lead t...

For today’s episode we are back with another testimonial. Alma is a client of Lori’s and has known Lori for almost 30 years! Over the years they have developed a wonderful friendship and Lori has helped her through some health issues. Alma suffers from a lot of pain from fibromyalgia and some female issues like endometriosis. Lori has helped Alma still be able to move, live happily, and not be in...

One of the first things people notice about you when you walk into a room is your posture. Your posture can say a lot about you and the emotional state that you are in.  How are you presenting yourself to others? We need to recognize that our posture is our true body language that shows a lot about yourself and your emotional state. Lori is an expert in stretching and has been helping people impro...

Today we finish up our talk on digestion with a conversation on a new drug that has been released to help with weight loss. Ozempic has taken the country by storm. America has a bad obesity issue and pharmaceutical companies found a “wonder solution” to this.  Ozempic is a generic name for Semaglutide. Semaglutide is an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and an anti-...

Today we continue our conversation on digestion with a focus on creating a pattern or schedule. Parents, this episode is for you!  It’s very important for our bodies to be in rest and digest when eating. It helps if from a young age we have a brain programmed on a predictable schedule. As we are going through our day there is a certain expectation of when we are going to eat, what does it look lik...