
The Power of 5: The Ultimate Formula for Longevity- Dr. David & Melissa Bernstein
08/10/23 • 91 min
In today's episode, Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey host a discussion with Dr. David Bernstein, a highly respected physician in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, along with his wife Melissa Bernstein, a certified vegan chef and experienced occupational therapist. They've combined their expertise to create the Power of 5 formula for graceful aging and vibrant living.
The Invigor Medical podcast’s mission is to provide personalized medical care through scientifically backed education and wellness solutions. The show is co-hosted by Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey.
Websites / Social Media:
Power Of 5 Life - https://www.powerof5life.com/
Bernstein's Instagrams:
https://www.instagram.com/drdavidbernstein/
https://www.instagram.com/powerof5testkitchen/
Invigor Medical - https://bit.ly/3wNNMjW
Buzzsprout - https://invigormedical.buzzsprout.com
Timestamps:
- Intro to the podcast. 0:00
- How did you end up working together? 1:22
- How did you get together as a team? 2:55
- How long should you expect to live? 10:46
- Healthspan vs. Life span. 13:30
- Lack of sleep and its importance. 17:55
- Food is medicine for your body. 23:06
- What is good for you and why? 27:51
- How to use herbs and spices. 34:26
- How to manage stress. 38:55
- How journaling can help with stress. 43:43
- The importance of sleep and sleep hygiene. 50:19
- Your bedroom is for two purposes. 52:48
- How to get started with exercise? 57:39
- Monitoring your exercise every day. 1:02:30
- The importance of intentionality and connection. 1:07:46
- The importance of having an intention club. 1:13:28
- Sex and sexual health as you age. 1:19:26
- Pelvic floor issues and treatment. 1:24:59
Invigor Medical - www.invigormedical.com
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In today's episode, Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey host a discussion with Dr. David Bernstein, a highly respected physician in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, along with his wife Melissa Bernstein, a certified vegan chef and experienced occupational therapist. They've combined their expertise to create the Power of 5 formula for graceful aging and vibrant living.
The Invigor Medical podcast’s mission is to provide personalized medical care through scientifically backed education and wellness solutions. The show is co-hosted by Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey.
Websites / Social Media:
Power Of 5 Life - https://www.powerof5life.com/
Bernstein's Instagrams:
https://www.instagram.com/drdavidbernstein/
https://www.instagram.com/powerof5testkitchen/
Invigor Medical - https://bit.ly/3wNNMjW
Buzzsprout - https://invigormedical.buzzsprout.com
Timestamps:
- Intro to the podcast. 0:00
- How did you end up working together? 1:22
- How did you get together as a team? 2:55
- How long should you expect to live? 10:46
- Healthspan vs. Life span. 13:30
- Lack of sleep and its importance. 17:55
- Food is medicine for your body. 23:06
- What is good for you and why? 27:51
- How to use herbs and spices. 34:26
- How to manage stress. 38:55
- How journaling can help with stress. 43:43
- The importance of sleep and sleep hygiene. 50:19
- Your bedroom is for two purposes. 52:48
- How to get started with exercise? 57:39
- Monitoring your exercise every day. 1:02:30
- The importance of intentionality and connection. 1:07:46
- The importance of having an intention club. 1:13:28
- Sex and sexual health as you age. 1:19:26
- Pelvic floor issues and treatment. 1:24:59
Invigor Medical - www.invigormedical.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/invigormedical/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/invigormedical1
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@invigormedical
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In this episode, Derek Berkey and Natalie Garland speak with fellowship-trained sports performance physical therapist Kyle Sela, DPT. Kyle shares his journey and discusses palmer cooling and his own invention sold under Ava Cooling Technology. He explains how the technology can dramatically improve strength conditioning, regulate body temperature, and enhance sleep quality. The episode also covers essential aspects of training, such as warm-up routines, stretching strategies, muscle soreness, and recovery management. Sella offers expert advice on these topics, providing powerful strategies for increasing work volume and breaking through training plateaus.
The Invigor Medical podcast’s mission is to provide personalized medical care through scientifically backed education and wellness solutions. The show is co-hosted by Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey.
Websites / Social Media:
Ava Cooling - https://www.avacooling.com/
Ava Cooling LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ava-cooling-te
Ava Cooling Technology Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avacoolingtechnology/
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Timestamps:
[00:50] - Kyle intro and background
[01:30] - Kyle’s path to physical therapy
[04:30] - Palmer cooling – what it is, and how Kyle became involved
[10:05] - The first time hearing about palmer cooling and the effects
[16:18] - Using the cooling on clients
[19:10] - How can the cooling tech help your type of workout?
[23:03] - Volume, cooling, and injuries
[27:03] - Breaking down ‘junk volume’
[31:25] - Physical therapy uses and workout/recovery improvement
[39:40] - Importance of optimizing warm-ups and stretching strategies in training
[46:15] - Understanding muscle soreness and recovery management in strength and power training
[53:17] - Exploring the physiology of palmer cooling echnology and its benefits, including improved sleep quality
[1:01:30] - Misconceptions around cooling
[1:05:23] - Advice, celebration and gratitude for the insights and benefits gained from palmer cooling
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Invigor Medical hosts a discussion with Dr. Loretta Breuning, a retired California State University Professor and founder of Inner Mammal Institute. An Author of many incredible books, she shares her profound insights into human motivation and understanding mammal brain chemistry. Her groundbreaking resources shed light on the intricate connections between brain chemistry and behavior, revolutionizing our understanding of personal growth and transformation.
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- Why pursue for the dopamine hit? 14:41
- How do you trigger a healthy dopamine response? 16:38
- The importance of making a to do list. 21:37
- Oxytocin as a herd behavior. 27:29
- Maternal oxytocin in reptiles. 33:01
- Oxytocin and social hierarchies. 35:00
- What is serotonin and why does it matter? 40:28
- The correlation between depression and cortisol spikes. 46:53
- What is an endorphin high? 53:24
- How do you stimulate your dopamine? 56:35
- Ways to trigger change in our mindsets. 1:03:23
- Visualizing the pathways in the brain. 1:09:35
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