The Health and Sport Show

Youtube Channel Elevate Health Chiropractic and Wellbeing Website Elevate Health Online Membership Registration Introduction: Welcome to today’s episode where we dive into the world of chronic inflammation, a condition that affects many, yet often goes unnoticed. We will share the story of a client struggling with persistent fatigue and joint pain, a journey that many can relate to. Client Case St...

Welcome to a new episode where we're focusing on a vital aspect of health: Blood Pressure management. Join us as we explore key concepts and practical strategies to maintain healthy blood pressure levels. What's Inside: Understanding Blood Pressure: Systolic vs. Diastolic: We start by breaking down what these terms mean. Systolic pressure is the force your heart exerts on the artery walls during a...

Introduction: Welcome to our latest episode where we dive into the essentials of understanding blood glucose and HbA1c. A special focus on a case study involving our client, 'Mary', who discovered her fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels were in the pre-diabetic range. Understanding Blood Glucose Levels: An overview of what blood glucose levels are and why they're crucial for health monitoring....

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we delve into the world of cholesterol, a crucial yet often misunderstood component of heart health. In this episode, titled 'Boost Your Heart Health: Uncover the 4 Vital Components of Cholesterol,' we'll provide you with a clear and concise overview of the key elements of cholesterol and how they impact your body. Introduction: Welcome and brief introdu...

Join us in this enlightening episode where we unravel the mysteries of health and well-being through the lens of five crucial health markers. We dive deep into understanding the lipid profile, glucose intolerance, HbA1c, blood pressure, and systemic inflammation. Each of these markers offers a window into our body's intricate workings, giving us vital clues about our overall health status. We'll e...

In this insightful episode we delve into the groundbreaking findings of the Copenhagen City Heart Study. We uncover the four main lessons from this pivotal research and explore how these lessons profoundly impacted our client, Michelle's, approach to exercise and longevity. Join us as we share how Michelle's journey towards a more informed and confident exercise regimen could inspire your path to...

In this episode, we delve into the much-discussed Stanford Twin Study, which explored the health impacts of vegan and omnivore diets. Join us as we dissect the study's methodology, its findings, and the broader implications for those considering dietary changes. Key Points Discussed: Study Overview: Understanding the Stanford Twin Study's approach to comparing vegan and omnivore diets and its obje...

Introduction: Host Tom Butterfield, a chiropractor and sports enthusiast, shares insights from a consultation with a client named Bill, who struggled with low back problems and was apprehensive about exercising post-injury. Bill’s Dilemma: Facing a severe flare-up, Bill worried about the impact of exercise on his recovery and his ability to perform daily tasks. The Four Main Tips: Barely More Than...

In todays episode we follow the journey of one of our clients having issues with their quality and quantity of sleep. This was understandably having a negative impact on their physical health and their mental wellbeing. Here are the tips we outlined for 'Lisa'; 1) Created a Relaxing Environment : "Lisa started by making her bedroom a sleep sanctuary – cool, dark, and quiet. She set the stage perfe...

Had the pleasure of spending some time with MK Dons FC recently talking about setbacks and how to deal with them when they eventually arrive..... because they visit us all at some point in our life. Everyday we will experience setbacks, hopefully they are small, manageable and easily negotiated. However, some people find it very difficult to deal with them. Perhaps someone cuts you up on the motor...

The Lauren James mistake incident in English sports highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Analyzing the incident can provide valuable insights into how people can handle mistakes, overcome challenges, and maintain a strong optimistic mindset that they will learn and come back stronger and better prepared next time. Lessons learned from England's resp...

In this text, the host of the health and sport show discusses extreme neck pain treatments that have become popular on YouTube in 2023. Here are the key takeaways from the text: 👉 Neck cracking videos: While neck manipulation can work well for clients, improper cracking by untrained or irresponsible therapists can cause serious injury. 👉 Traction devices: While traction can be a helpful therapy...

Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be talking about the importance of consistency in our lives. Consistency is essential for achieving our goals, and in this episode, we'll be using gardening as an analogy to explain why. Think about planting a garden. You can't expect your garden to flourish if you only plant seeds once in a while. Consistency is key. Watering the plants, removing weeds, and...

In today's world, we have access to a vast amount of health information, from nutrition to fitness and mental health. While it's essential to be informed about your health, too much information can be overwhelming, leading to confusion and misinformation. In this episode, we'll explore why less is more when it comes to your health journey and how picking from a smaller, bespoke menu can lead to be...

In today's St Patrick's day episode we talk about one of Ireland's great sporting leaders, Mr Paul O'Connell. A giant of a man in both physical stature and mental fortitude. A man who said Warren Gatlands favourite saying in rugby; 'We need to be the best at all the things that require no talent..' He was talking about chasing kicks with maximum effort, getting back into defensive position quicker...

Do you often find yourself saying "I have no time to exercise"? You're not alone! In this episode, we'll explore why "no time" is often just an excuse, and how you can break this myth to make exercise a regular part of your routine. Segment 1: Debunking the "No Time" Excuse We'll examine the common reasons people use "no time" as an excuse for not exercising, and why they don't hold up. We'll expl...

We hear from celebrities, sports stars, actors and musicians about how they managed to reach their peak, or bounce out of their slump..... But did you know that there are people out there who are just like you and me, living the day to day, who make the decision to change their life for the better? Of course there are! In this episode we talk to Lindsay Ross who i've had the pleasure of getting to...

In this episode we discuss a point raised in the 'Wear The Rose' documentary on ITV. Sadia Kebaya talks about how she struggled with the conflict of wanting to improve her rugby ability by becoming stronger, faster and more powerful.... but also having social pressures of what social media tells us beauty is... We treat male athletes like gods, yet we still judge our female athletes on their looks...

In this episode we discuss the injury recovery of Abby Dow who was told she would not be fit in time to take her place at the 2022 womens rugby union world cup in new zealand.  For most people they would have taken the surgeons advice and got ready to watch the tournament on TV...... but Abby Dow is no regular person. She had a fiery determination to make it happen and was willing to give it every...

In this episode we talk about the excellent two part documentary 'Wear The Rose' on ITV that followed the final preparations of the Englands Womens Rugby Union Team leading up to the 2022 world cup.  It was interesting to hear the views of the players, coaches and medical staff and how some of the ideas and philosophies they use to reach maximum sports performance are what we are trying to promote...

In this episode we answer a question from one of our group members.  Their Doctor said that their MRI report was 'normal' for their age, which led this person to feel that perhaps their pain and disability was 100% psychological.  We answer this question by tackling the misconception that the more degenerative changes we see on X-ray or MRI, the worse the pain must be. Hope it helps you! See omnys...

In this episode we talk about Clomifene. What it is, how it interacts with the body and the reason why it's banned for use in competitive sports at all times.  Should we have sympathy with the athletes using this substance? Is it hard to find out whether it's a banned substance? We show you how easy it is, and why any athlete tested positive with clomifene in their system has no excuses.  We take...

In this episode we look at two examples of head injuries from elite sport. The first was taken from Ajax v Arsenal Womens Champions League match. There was a head to head contact between Beth Mead and an Ajax defender. Beth Mead was knocked to the floor and was attended quickly by the members of the Arsenal medical team. Time was taken to assess her on the pitch before removing her from the field...

In todays episode we talk through a case regarding a client with achilles tendon pain.  We touch on the key points in the history, what we found on physical examination, and the type of imaging we used. All of this information was put together in order to make the best decision regarding the treatment approach.  This client was diagnosed with a mid tendon achilles tendinopathy, therefore, was reco...

In Todays episode we spend time talking about what the facet joints are and the process of degenerative joint disease. This is a very common diagnosis for a lot of people, therefore, we wanted to make sure people understood what a facet joint was, and what happens to make some joints experience degenerative changes.  We briefly run through the basic anatomy of a facet joint and then we talk about...