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Everyday Spark - Align For Health

Everyday Spark - Align For Health

by Dr. Amy Forth

Alternative Health Nutrition

Season 1

Halt The Hunching! Avoid Text Neck The Epidemic That Spreads Digitally!

This video covers neck pain that can be caused by prolonged forward head posture often associated with use of phones or tablets. I discuss specific muscles that are tightened and how to stretch them as well as how to strengthen the weakened muscles. Chapters: 0:00 - What is Text Neck? 0:59 - Simple Prevention Tips 1:37 - Muscles Impacted by Text Neck (SCM, Suboccipitals, Levator Scapula) 2:40 - Weakened Muscles (Deep Neck Flexors & Rhomboids) 3:23 - Why Stretching Alone Isn't Enough 3:55 - SCM Stretch Demonstration 5:19 - Suboccipital Stretch & Manual Release 5:52 - Levator Scapula Stretch 7:12 - Strengthening the Deep Neck Flexors 8:21 - Strengthening the Rhomboids 9:27 - Wall Angels for Posture 10:44 - Necklace Lines & Gua Sha Tips

Relief for Aching Knees! How to prevent and relieve common knee complaints

We go over some of the common problems that develop causing knee pain. I also discuss some of the common treatments and how you can prevent these issues.

Oh My Aching Heels - Relief From Plantar Fascitis

This is a followup on my foot mechanics video. I am specifically hilighting the annoying condition known as plantar fascitis. If you've ever had this you can really appreciate how uncomfortable it can be! I go over some causes and some ideas about how you can be more comfortable.

How Foot Mechanics Impact Hip and Back Pain

We look at foot mechanics and how problems with the feet can create symptoms with the feet but also the rest of the body.

Relief For Hip And Back Pain

We discuss two of the potential causes of hip and low back pain and some good ways to help relieve it Remember that this is only general information - no diagnosis or treatment is given and you should check with your provider for specific information.

Detoxification - The Wrap-Up Episode

We summarise the natural detoxification processes in your body and talk about how you can support that process.

Detoxification - The Role Of The Gut

Continuing in our natural detoxification series I explore the role of the gut. Below are two studies that are referenced in the episode. Wiertsema SP, van Bergenhenegouwen J, Garssen J, Knippels LMJ. The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System in the Context of Infectious Diseases throughout Life and the Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Treatment Strategies. Nutrients. 2021 Mar 9;13(3):886 Pakpahan C, Laurus G, Hartanto MC, Singh R, Saharan A, Darmadi D, Rezano A, Wasian G. Potential relationship of the gut microbiome with testosterone level in men: a systematic review. PeerJ. 2025 Apr 15;13:e19289.

Detoxification - The Role Of The Kidneys

An overview of kidney function. We also briefly discuss how it may help with natural detoxification processes.

The Liver - Detox Superhero!

Continuing in our detoxification series we cover the role of the liver in natural body detoxification.

The role of you skin in detoxification

This episode covers the ways that the skin helps to support the primary organs of detoxification. A brief summary of the structure and function of the skin is also included.

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