The Berman Method

*This week we are going over supplements (1:24) Supplements are personalized but we will go over the ones we have in store and they are individualized (1:55) I don’t recommend anyone taking supplements without talking with their medical provider (2:15) When we do supplement recommendations to our clients, we do lab work, blood work and much more based on their medical history and what supplements...

*Today we are talking about aging gracefully - specifically with pain.  (2:00): A lot of people think pain is a normal part of the aging process. That they have to live with and deal with. (2:55): Usually after we get into our 30s, things will start creeping up. We start to just blame it on getting older.  (4:00): Usually around 50 or 60, we are fully circum to the idea that we are just getting ol...

 *This week we are going over the basics of gut health and how it affects the body systematically.  (2:25): The curse of knowledge - a lot of times they will forget the vast majority of the population do not know about the very basic fundamentals. (3:53): This week we are going over the basics of gut health and how it affects the body systematically.  (4:26): This affects everybody - everyone can...

The Berman Method of Golf Performance: the method proven to help you outdrive your buddies and hit shorter irons into the green even if you are 60 or older.  (1:08):Jake has been working, the past year, on developing a technique specifically for golfers over the age of 60 to help them increase distance off the tee.  (1:23):The technique has been patented as The Berman Method of Golf Performance. (...

(1:26): We discuss fertility, infertility, abnormal menstrual cycle and different auto-immune diseases. (2:26): Jake and Jenni tried for 4 years to have their daughter Stella. They went through fertility treatments.  (2:39): They had 2 pregnancies, one made it to the 2nd trimester, a little boy, that they lost and another one they lost earlier on after a successful IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)....

(0:57): Christmas is Jenni’s favorite day of the year!  (1:30): Every year Jake gets more clothes from Jenni and her family - meaning he has a completely new wardrobe now from when he met Jenni (11 years ago!!) (2:30): Jake has had the same pair of slacks since 8th grade - which he got for his 8th grade dance. (4:25): Accountability is the main reason people stop going to the gym 6 weeks after the...

PC 22: Christmas Traditions **HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE BERMANS!!** (3:25): The best Christmas gift this season is Dr. Jake Berman’s Book: The Berman Method of Golf Performance. www.bermanpt.com/book  (4:00): Jenni’s BOOTCAMP! Second Annual KICKSTART for New Years Resolutions. To help everyone maintain their routines and not fall off the bandwagon.  (4:40): The average weight gain from Halloween to...

PC 21: The Berman Method of Golf Performance **Recruiting the right muscles at the right time, that will generate more power.  **The method that is proven to start driving out your buddies at the tee and hitting short irons onto the green, even if you are 60 plus.  **Helping you enjoy the game more! (0:50): Dr. Berman’s new book - The Berman Method of Golf Performance. Help you out-drive your budd...

Podcast 20: Challenge: 10,000 Squats in 365 Days!  ** 10,000 squats in a year will make you stronger next year than you are today.  ** 30 squats a day (with intention) will only take 3 mins of your day.  (2:35): Challenge: 30 Squats a day over the course of a year, 365 days. This will come out to 10,950 squats a year.   (4:10): The reason for doing 30 squats a day is to become stronger than you ar...

PC 19: Exercise Progression  **Exercise is Progressive - something always has been progressing: repetitions, sets, or weight. **Learn about Exercise Progression with sets, repetitions, and intensity!  **We can provide weekly workouts to YOUR inbox!  (2:50): The weight you are lifting can increase. The repetitions in each set can increase.  The number of sets can increase.  (5:20): If you do the sa...

We are so grateful for even the smallest things - it is hard to remember, but we have to recognize it. We are grateful for the air we are breathing, the car we are driving, the roof over our heads - the support we have, our listeners, our clients…. Be Grateful and Thankful.  Thank you for following us and listening to us!!  Join us on social media -  Facebook: @bermanwellness , @physicaltherapynap...

(1:09): Why do we have headaches in the first place? We will work from the Simplest Fix to more Complex Fix (1:30): Most common reason with the easiest fix to headaches - Dehydration.  (2:25): 80 ounces of water minimum in a day for most individuals, 100 ounces or 1 gallon may be recommended for some individuals. There are some people who should NOT drink this much - contact your physician.  (3:40...

**Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT Debunks the most common myths about “You NEED a Knee Replacement.” **There is one common reason why you still have knee pain after surgery.  (1:00): Can you do anything for me if my knee is “bone-on-bone?” Myth DEBUNKED.  (2:45): Sometimes one knee hurts more than the other, but the one that hurts less actually LOOKS worse on the Xray. So, is the bone-on-bone actually ca...

**Calories in do not equal Calories out **Proper macronutrients are recommended for individual goals **This podcast is not meant to TREAT, but to give information about macronutrients and calories! Every individual needs different types of macros and different amounts of macros! (1:06): Calories, a form of energy. What calories should you focus on?  (1:23): Calories in does not equal Calories out...

**Quit Wearing Shoes! This could fix numerous of your problems with your feet!  **There is a whole chapter on the Foot in Dr. Berman’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Problems-Not-Symptoms-Independence/dp/1728650860/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dr+jake+berman+book&qid=1628108562&sr=8-1 **Exercises to strengthen the foot: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgxF3pbJHwo4uU0BnJQdYA (2...

**What causes Insulin Resistance? It might be more than just the food you’re eating…  (2:32): Insulin Resistance, High Blood Sugar, Prediabetes, Diabetes (3:26): IR is a metabolic dysfunction in which the body does not metabolize food efficiently.  (4:40): Potatoes are sugar. Carbohydrates and sugars are interchangeable (7:15): The Effects Insulin Resistance has on the body (12:50): Who is at Risk...

(0:40): Cortisol can affect our mind, hunger, weight.  (1:20): Abdominal weight, diabetes, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, metabolic dysfunction can be caused by elevated cortisol.  (2:20): Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone which can redistribute white adipose tissue to the abdominal area.  (2:40): WHY Cortisol levels elevate… (3:15): There is a release of epinephrine which is a hormone rel...

Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT explains why Medicare is killing your healthcare - why he has an Out of Network clinic from all insurances…  Dr. Berman drives to give you the Maserati experience - give you what you need, no more, no less and to get you better faster.  (1:39): If you have Medicare and you’re going to Physical Therapy, you just find a clinic in your network and they will cover a certain am...

**You can improve strength, inflammation, and mobility until the day that you die! (Hopefully not in the next one year)!  **You do not need to live with pain, weight, headaches, or other various forms of inflammation! (2:40): Healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds of fat lost per week! (3:26): There is a difference between Maintainable Weight Loss and Quick Weight Loss (5:36): If you do the right thing...

**Jenni, Physician Assistant, and Dr. Jake Berman, DPT discuss the 3 most common Objections that we hear when clients are resistant to our programs **The Berman Method treats Problems, Not Symptoms!  **This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Consult with your primary physician prior to any changes in your exercise or dietary regimen.  (3:40): The most common objection Jenni hears is that...

**Picking up from last week to continue speaking about Regular, Quarterly Functional Medicine Check Ups because we are too subjective to be objective for our own corrections!  (:30): If you have never seen someone specializing in functional medicine and nutrition - just go to start! Nutrition can cause SO MANY diseases, autoimmune conditions, weight gain, but also athletes may not be getting the r...

**You are too Subjective to be Objective. You cannot treat yourself. You cannot heal yourself.  You need objective testing, eyes, and results to get where you want to be.  **Quarterly Nutrition, Exercise, and Physical checks should be done!  (1:20): Too subjective to be objective - “feeling, thinking” is subjective, this is not black and white. Subjectivity is variable. Objectivity is not variable...

**Dr. Jake Berman, PT, DPT discusses the most common cause of rotator cuff pain and gives you a special tip to improve shoulder pain!  (2:20): Rotator Cuff injuries are increasing after the Pandemic. (4:00): When we sit it is easy to fall into poor posture, leading to shoulder pain.  (6:00): Often the pain response is related to something being “pinched” (7:45): Poor posture puts increased stress...

**Dehydration can cause severe impacts on the metabolism, headaches, bowel movements, energy, sleep, and much more!  (3:50): Causes of Dehydration (7:45): When Jenni was sick, she was drinking nearly 2 gallons of water and was still constantly dehydrated. This is a sign of a GI issue or other metabolic concern.  (8:26): Effects of dehydration.  (10:45): Dehydration can cause WEIGHT GAIN! (12:00):...

Weight loss specialist, Jenni Berman, PA-C discusses her 5 Tips to Prevent Weight Gain (or maybe even lose Abdominal Weight) (0:44): Targeted for postpartum, post menopause, or the struggle with abdominal weight.  (1:00): The 3 primary reasons for abdominal weight, then we will discuss 5 tips to prevent weight gain or to help you to lose weight.  (1:40): Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Dysfunction,...