A few episodes back I got some good suggestions for future videos and today I respond to Maggie May who wanted to know the best way to lift and carry a child.

Young mothers (and fathers, and grandparents) should ALL watch this video so if you know anyone who's regularly lifting a child (or anything else for that matter) everyday…share this with them!!

Remember…"little hinges swing big doors"!  And today's "little hinge" is a very important one for saving millions of backs and necks across the world!!

Be sure to leave a comment to let me know what you think of the video and also let me know what activity of daily living YOU would like to see covered on an upcoming episode!

Until next time…Happy "pulsing"!!

    As you join me today for my morning movement ritual with the geese at Perrin Park, you'll discover the 5 moves I do when I didn't make time fdon't have time for anything else (although I didn't show sun salutations on this video, which I normally do as a warm up).

It's amazing.  If you just do these 5 moves every day without fail you'll be amazed at how your brain and body will feel as well.

One caveat:  What I did NOT do in this video is speak of the subtle things I'm doing with the INTENTION in my mind that you're NOT seeing! 

You can learn more about these fundamentals in the FREE  "Reverse CPS Now!" video series  you can get by clicking on my picture on the right of the page.   

  

Do these moves and let me know how they make you feel in the comments!! 

 

Today's video brings to light something most people NEVER even consider when it comes to protecting and preserving you spine, hips, and knees from debilitating pain syndromes.

You'll also learn about the excellent self test called "reversability" taken from the infamous Moshe Feldenkrais. 

 ENJOY and LEAVE ME A COMMENT telling me what other movements you'd like to see broken down and done in an efficient and strain free manner so you can start living life with more energy and less strain!

Everyone wants to know what stretches to do to relieve their neck and shoulder tension but to me, that's like snipping a weed off at the level of the ground without ever getting to the ROOT!

In today's Core Wellness TV episode below, you'll learn about "Movement Patterns" or "Programming" that must be "DEprogrammed" or else you'll end up like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day", repeating the same damaging movement patterns over and over and over…and over!

Stretch=> feel better => damage yourself with dysfunctiona movement patterns => overload muscles and joints => feel pain, tension, and fatigue => get grumpy and create a short emotional fuse and damage relationships => stretch…back to top of loop!

Speaking of "Groundhog Day" and "Deprogramming".  I'm doing a live 2 HOUR LIVE EVENT on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2nd with proven Mindset, Movement, and Nutrition strategies to help you BREAK FREE from your own loop of poor health choices that are keeping you "stuck". 

I put a 1 page flyer together with details which you can access by CLICKING HERE.  We will be recording it and making it available to all our wonderful subscribers from afar who won't be able to make it. (if you're not a subscriber, just click on my photo to the right and enter your name and email)

Enjoy the video…It will save you YEARS of agony…I promise!

 

This morning a client told me "Dr. Hoffman…by learning about my core, I finally feel hopeful and more in control of my healtlh!"

So I thought I would share some of her training and education with you.

This whole concept of "Deep Core Amnesia" described in the video below is just as rampant as the "Crossed Posture Syndrome' epidemic (see upper right sidebar) because they are in direct cause and effect relationship!

Both happen as a consequence of stress induced unhealthy aging so you better check yourself NOW before you end up stiff, old, and grumpy!

Enjoy the video and make sure to grab the free video series by either clicking on my CPS picture in the upper right or entering you name and email in the fields below the video! 

                               

One of the top fitness trends for 2010 that actually makes sense is "Functional Fitness".

This means training your body with movements that actually mimic real life situatations or "activities of daily living".

In this short but VERY impactful video, I talk about the most basic functional fitness move that you MUST incorporate into your everyday living or else suffer the eventual consequences of debilitating back pain, sciatica, and hip problems.

 I have literally seen people die (one very recently) because of a back pain episode that caused horrible disability and depression.

So I honestly believe that this simple "hip hinge" move can literally save your life!

ALSO…after watching the video below, be sure to check out this previous video post I did that incorporates the hip hinge move during a highly effective stretch for sciatica, back pain, and hip pain. (13,127 views and 35 comments to date!)

YOUR QUESTION OF THE DAY…

What other questions about fitness do you have?  I'm sure many of you have embarked on new or different exercise program as a New Year's resolution…right?  What's your biggest concern or question about exercising?  Leave your question by leaving a comment below! 

 

The benefits of "earthing" are absolutely amazing!

 

I did a presentation on this about 6 months ago at the office and during my research, this is what I discovered about the benefits of actually getting your body connected with the earth:

1.  Anti-Oxidants!  That's right…when your body is exposed to toxins,gets rid of toxins, makes energy, fights off viruses, or makes hormones, it is breaking your body down and leaving behind an unpaired electron called a "free radical".

The free electrons that flood your body when you connect yourself to the earth go to work to neutralize those suckers and keep you from rotting like an apple (also known as AGING!)

2.  Helps ground you and protect you from all the electromagnetic pollution you're exposed to everyday like cell phones, wireless internet, powerlines, etc. 

3.  When you're barefoot on the earth, you are also flooding your nervous system with "afferance" or input that does three things 1. blocks pain  2. relaxes tight muscles 3. increases coordination to the brain!

When you wear shoes, this crucial input is GONE!  And paradoxically, you end up with more ankle sprains, hip and knee problems, and a greater likelihood of falling (and sometimes NOT being able to get back up!).

So take your shoes off, soak up some electrons from all those lightning strikes, improve your balance, and get back in tune with the NATURAL WAY!

Until next time…

Think good thoughts, eat good food, and STAY VERTICAL!

As Promised…

The Core Wellness Community SPRING EVENT CALENDAR

Sat. April 4th 8am – 12 noon-Bardstown Road Farmer’s Market opening day.  Get out there ad support your local farmers!  www.bardstownroadfarmersmarket.com

SAT. April 4th 10 to noon “Movie of the Month” – “Encore viewing of the powerful film…”Food Matters” with an insightful and lively discussion to follow.  Check out www.foodmatters.tv for full info on the film and reserve your seats at http://foodmatters.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/12341-jeffersonville

Saturday, April 4th…7-9pm . “Playing For The Animals” Annual Benefit Gig for Clark County Animal Shelter.

Dr. Steve sings, plays acoustic guitar and harmonica with Miss Rebecca singing back up. Perkfection Café (corner of Maple and Spring in downtown Jeffersonville) (Click here for a video of grassfed rockin’)

April 7th, 6-8pm “Think Right, Eat Right, Move Right” Core Wellness Mini Boot Camp.

Dr. Hoffman finally leaks the secrets to the success of the Core Wellness Pain Relief and Therapeutic Lifestyle Program in this content rich, exciting new event.

Designed for conscious consumers who know that it’s EDUCATION…NOT MEDICATION that helps you avoid the traps of chronic pain, fatigue, and the host of degenerative diseases that insidiously steal away your health and happiness.
Here’s just a few things you’ll learn at the event…

• Learn new Eastern European strategies for “switching on” your automatic good posture system for fast pain relief, better performance, and an amazing self confidence boost

• Mindset secrets to keep you from “falling off the wagon”, and “self sabotaging” your health improvement efforts.

• Nutritional solutions for weight loss, detox, brain “defogging”, and more energy.

FAX back this flyer to 812-280-8171 or call Rebecca @ 812-280-8170 to reserve your seat.

Tuesday, April 21st, 6 to 7pm
Next raw food education/demonstration meetup. Theme to be announced pending survey results from previous initial meetup.    JOIN OUR RAW FOOD MEETUP GROUP!

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT YOUR MICROBREAK REMINDER HERE!