#65 The Secret to Better Back Health with The Sitting Expert - Veli-Jussi Jalkanen⁠ (Vessi)

Do you suffer from back pain, stiff joints, and achy hips from sitting? If so, you're probably sitting wrong and the company SALLI is here to change that. Salli discount code: ASHLEY5Not listening on Spotify? Find hyperlinked show notes at: www.ashleydeeley.com/w2w/salliOR: Find full video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/5d5FQT2v_rg)Episode brought to you by Primadine (best food-grade version of spermadine you can buy! Never the synthetic version: Trihydrochloride!)Today's guest, Veli-Jussi Jalkanen, or commonly known as 'Vessi' and his company helps people suffering from different kinds of sitting disorders. His ergonomic chairs and office furniture can be used in all types of desk work. The Salli concept can alleviate well-advanced disorders, such as bad posture and lower back deterioration. Sitting in alignment according to 'the Salli concept' is highly recommended for growing children and teenagers in order to avoid typical posture and back problems.6:00: Horse riding was the inspiration for his company, 'Salli' (Riding-like sitting makes it possible to improve vital functions by exercising, reaching from the chair and tilting the seat)7:06: 135 degree angle is ideal for sitting (never sit with your knees at 90 degrees if you can help it)8:30: Why is there a gap in the chair?9:15: Sitting on a chair the conventional way, means you're pushing your internal organs and that's blocking the circulation and the of the illnesses10:40: Wear loose clothing at all times when possible!11:14: Why Vessi encourages both men and women to STOP wearing underwear11:22: The ideal temperature for sperm production is about 93.2ºF (34ºC), which is about 5.4ºF (3ºC) below the body's normal temperature of 98.6ºF (37ºC). Sperm count can diminish by wearing underwear12:02: Moon cup (Diva cup) for menstruating women (or- my personal favorite, period underwear from WUKA)12:26: Remedies for marks on our bodies from tight clothes13:40: ⁠Negative effects of sitting cross-legged or 'criss cross apple sauce'⁠14:13: Can't afford a Salli chair just yet...? The next best thing is to sit in the 'manspreading' position16:37: Negative effects of slouching17:33: From bad knees and reversing osteoarthritis (Blog post: How to Treat and Prevent Osteoarthritis) Red light therapy Acupuncture Electrical acupuncture Organic powdered herbs and Superfoods Hemp oil, ginger oil, and Frankincense oil (directly on knees) TurmericBonus: Non-Pharmaceutical Therapy for Osteoarthritis Patient Hand Out Glucosamine 1500 mg daily in 3 divided doses Chondroitin Sulfate 1000-1200 mg daily single or divided doses S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) 200 mg tid; may take up to 1600 mg qd Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) 500-1000 mg two to three times daily Glucosamine 1500 mg daily in 3 divided doses Chondroitin Sulfate 1000-1200 mg daily single or divided doses S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) 200 mg tid; may take up to 1600 mg qd Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) 500-1000 mg two to three times daily Herbal Anti-Inflammatories (see Pearls for Clinicians on Osteoarthritis for dosage, efficacy, and precautions)https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/files/webfm-uploads/documents/outreach/im/module_osteoarthritis_clinician.pdf 22:07: Vessi is a sauna expert:Many Health Potentials of Sauna and Cold Dip (Written by Tim Ferriss, Rhonda Patrik, Veli-Jussi Jalkanen and Joseph Mercola on April 10, 2014). Biggest takeaway: The more mitochondria you have in your fat tissue, the more fat you’re able to burn and the more heat your body cangenerate, which translates into an increased ability to withstand cold for longer periods of time.23:19: Tips to improve sleep15:00: The Salli pillow28:47: Power lines and radiation31:17: Near perfect eyesight - supplementing with astaxanthin33:05: Vessi's Brain Mix: Turmeric Cinnamon Rosemary Oregano Black pepperWhere to find Vessi:Salli websiteBenefits of SalliLinkedInFacebookInstagram