The Health Upgrade Podcast

Hi everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast.Today, in our mini episode we are going to dig into the topic of metabolic disease and understanding of what adipose tissue is and how its dysregulation could lead to so many other problems. Metabolic disease has to do with two types of serious medical conditions which are type two diabetes and hypertension. These conditions arise in individuals with high body mass indices or BMIs, more specifically in those with a high percentages of body weight attributable to fat. Type two diabetes stresses the pancreas and forces insulin levels to rise as the body tries to push the high glucose into those cells, which then goes through the kidneys causing stress on that organ which will lead to hypertension. We will also be discussing another important piece of this metabolic disease condition which is the autonomic nervous system and the SNS activation.  The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight, flight and freeze responses of our autonomic nervous system. And when this is activated in a longer period it leads to chronic sympathetic activation then anxiety, hypertension, depression, autoimmune disorders, cancer and diabetes will occur.Listen to this episode if you want to understand how you can take that next step to optimize and upgrade your health. Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact infoNavaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa website: www.jperrico.com

22 Mar 202320min

Hello, everybody! Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast.I am thrilled to have this amazing conversation with Dr. Michael Kennedy. He is a chiropractor and earned his doctor of chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is the owner of Chanhassen Wellness Chiropractic where he practices chiropractic, neurology, chiropractic care and vagus nerve stimulation for his patients in Chanhassen Minnesota. His goal is to help his patients achieve optimal health and wellness by providing them with the highest quality of care.Today’s episode we will dive deep into his practice on the ground as a chiropractic neurologist. And his wonderful case studies and experiences with utilizing the new vagus nerve stimulation device on his patients. When the vagus nerve is stimulated it forces those microglial cells, those brain immune cells back into the state where they're not disrupting serotonin production anymore which will help the patient achieve a good mood and elevate energy level which will increase motivation and increase happiness. We will also talk about the positive result of vagus nerve stimulation on migraine, asthma, autism and schizophrenia.  Listen to the entire episode to learn more about Dr Michael Kennedy and all the exciting results he had with the new vagus nerve stimulation device! Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib  JP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aawebsite: www.jperrico.comDr. Michael KennedyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelkennedy/

15 Mar 202344min

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade PodcastIn this episode, we are exploring Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Migraines with Dr. Michael Hoffmann. We discuss the link between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurological diseases, as well as the role of the immune system in brain health.Today on the Health Upgrade Podcast, we were honored to have Dr. Michael Hoffmann with us. He is a neurologist and obtained his medical degree from the University of Witwaters Brand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He completed his neurological subspecialty training and stroke from Columbia University. He is passionate about connecting overall brain health with physical exercise and its multitude of benefits. To lead by example, Dr. Hoffmann engages in regular physical activity, such as kayaking, swimming, biking, and marathon running. His accomplishments include completing the Ironman Triathlon 70.3 in 2010, being appointed to the US Marathon Kayak Team in 2003, and participating in a variety of full and ultra-marathons. Dr. Hoffmann strives to show his patients what is possible through his own physical health journey.Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact infoNavaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa Website: www.jperrico.comMichael HoffmannLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hoffmann-bb950025/

8 Mar 20231h 5min

Hello and welcome to the Health Upgrade Podcast! Today, we'll have a brief episode providing an overview of the fundamentals of the autonomic nervous system, the vagus nerve, vagus nerve stimulation, and their effects on the immune system. The autonomic nervous system is a network of nerves that regulates bodily functions that we don't consciously control. It consists of two branches: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic. In this discussion, we'll focus on the parasympathetic branch.When a person is free from stress and at rest, the parasympathetic branchis activated, which also means that the vagus nerve shifts into the rest,digest, relax, and restore mode. In this mode, immune cells and the nervoussystem shift away from an inflammatory or stress state and perform theircritical duties of keeping us healthy.We will also tackle on how to upregulate and enhance your parasympathetic activity.If you want to learn more about the vagus nerve and how it affects your health, let’s jump into the episode! Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib JP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aaWebsite: www.jperrico.com

1 Mar 202320min

Hi everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast. Today, we'll be discussing a few essential cellular processes that are necessary to ensure optimal body and cellular function. The first one is mitochondria. Every cell in our body, except for red blood cells, contains mitochondria, which produce the energy needed for the cell to perform its functions. Dysfunctional mitochondria can lead to chronic disease.The second process we'll be discussing is the effect of the vagus nerve and vagus nerve stimulation on mitochondria. Vagus nerve stimulation helps reduce inflammation and manage reactive oxygen species within and around cells, preventing an inflammatory cascade from becoming a chronic, disease-based pathway.We'll also delve into the roles of serotonin and melatonin, which are important neurotransmitters. Serotonin is involved in mood regulation and happiness, and breaks down melatonin. Melatonin, in turn, plays a significant role in sleep, recovery, and antioxidant processes. A lack of melatonin leads to a slow increase in oxidative stress and damage inside the mitochondria, causing the cell to become inflammatory.Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

4 Jan 202355min

Hello, everybody! Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast. I am really excited about this wonderful conversation that we're about to dig into with Dr. David Yoder. He is a doctor, teacher, researcher, and the CEO of the David Yoder Wellness CenterIn today’s episode, we are discussing the philosophy behind David’s practice and his unique approach. We are also analyzing the importance of vagus nerve stimulation in chiropractic practice and how we can utilize neuromodulation to help support the health of our patients Listen to the entire episode to learn more about David Yoder and all the chiropractic solutions he offers Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa David YoderLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-yoder-93b2b71a/

28 Des 202257min

Hello and welcome to the Health Upgrade Podcast!I am very excited about today's special episode. I am here in Florida and we have the pleasure of talking with a special guest - Dr. Mike Becknell. We are very excited to have this wonderful discussion today. Dr. Brecknell is a functional neurologist and a chiropractic physician since 1989. He is a graduate of Life Chiropractic University as well as the Carrick Institute out of Florida and for graduate studies. That's where he did his functional neurology. His approach is Brain-Based Healthcare, providing a thorough brain-centered, metabolic, and physical medicine-based examination and also developing a plan for recoveryListen to the entire episode to learn how he is using vagus nerve stimulation to support his clients and how he applies his philosophy in his practice Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa Dr. Mike BecknellWebsite: https://www.bagnellbraincenter.com/

21 Des 202233min

In today’s episode we have the pleasure of talking with Abigail Butterfield. She is an Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner certified to practice by the American Academy of NurseHer practice combines traditional and alternative treatment modalities to create a sanctuary in which all people collaborate in their healing - mind, body and spirit - and are empowered to engage in their own health and wellness. She completed her graduate degree at Walden University in 2010 earning a Master of Science in Nursing. She has been practicing since 2014 as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and gained experience in Behavioral health and Addiction Recovery.Abigail takes pride in working closely with her patients to determine their unique needs. She is passionate about providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to her patients. Her mission is to work closely with patients to assist in giving them the support, tools, and proper education needed to reach their wellness goals. Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com. Contact info: Navaz Habib Email: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib JP Errico LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa  Abigail ButterfieldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-butterfield-3326a968/

14 Des 20221h 4min