Episode 140: 3 Common Health Procedures You Need To Know About with Dr Chris Morrissey

Dr Chris' backgroundThe top health preventive itemsWhy most docs don't talk about longevity markers, such as muscle mass, aerobic exercise and grip strengthHow med school is really set up (newsflash - minimal work on nutrition)How docs can get more training on exercise and nutritionCPAP, sleep, teeth,  and cranial structureWho should you seek out for true preventive health?Best decisions, but on limited data- all the timeVariation between you vs the next person (similar but different)Visceral hands-on workColonoscopyhow often is it recommended?risks?when to get tested (could be as early as 30 years old)what the prep is like now (PEG vs mag citrate)Gallbladderwhat it ispotential causespain is not localwhat is commonly donegallstonesgallbladder removalother medical proceduresshould you avoid higher fat dietsGastric Ulcerswhat are theywho is at risk?H pylori  (see below)drop in blood flow with longer endurance exercisewhat is a PPI (proton pump inhibitor)long term ideas for PPIsLifestyle vs drugs/pharmacologyWhen should you get bloodwork?  How often?What is the PRAL score?The minimal dose of exercise/movementFind Dr Chris Morrissey:Podcast: "The Morrissey Movement"Email:  [email protected] pylori follow up (Source)"They discovered that peptic ulcers were due to Helicobacter pylori, not stress as previously thought. In 1984 Marshall did the ultimate test by infecting himself with the bacteria, developing the symptoms of the disease and then successfully treating himself with antibiotics."This podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. The course will open the first week of April 2022. Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter