We are taking a little detour from our tissue health series. In this episode we discuss modern wellness trends and how to evaluate health claims: from the limits of single case stories to the value of high-quality evidence and thoughtful clinical judgment. Along the way the hosts mix in candid studio banter (yes, there's a memorable detour into perineal sunning) while returning repeatedly to practical takeaways: move intelligently, prioritize progressive loading over needless rest, and use critical thinking when assessing health advice.

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In Part 1 of "Tissue Issues" the Movement Is Medicine team break down the biology behind the aches and tears that bring people to the clinic.

We cover:

• Muscle strains and grade 1–3 tears (why partial tears can hurt more than full tears and typical 2–8 week timelines)
• Tendons as the "ropes" that fray over time — why they're slow to heal, how tendinopathy differs from true tendonitis, and why progressive loading matters (hint: rest isn't always the answer)
• The avulsion problem (strong tendon, weak attachment) and the role of vascularity, hormones, and systemic disease in tissue health
• How to triage pain without catastrophizing — strength testing, unilateral vs. bilateral pain clues, and when pain is likely a misfiring brain signal rather than structural doom

Practical, direct, and full of clinical stories, this episode gives listeners the language to understand tissue injuries and the timelines to expect — plus the clinical heuristics clinicians use when deciding "rest vs. load" and when to worry. Subscribe for Part 2 where we tackle ligaments, bone, cartilage, capsules, and nerves.

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The holidays should be cozy — but for a lot of us they're a stress test. In this episode the Movement Is Medicine hosts tackle how to survive (and even thrive during) the holiday season. From sleepless nights with toddlers and ADHD brain noise to one-hundred-burpee traditions, we cover practical strategies you can actually use: keep a consistent routine, prioritize sleep and sunlight, move smart (yes, even burpees), meal-prep and favor vegetables when travel makes everything harder, and set compassionate but firm boundaries with family.

We also dig deeper: why holidays amplify old identities and unresolved dynamics, how "pain is a passenger" shapes behavior, and ways to reframe uncomfortable holiday rituals into curiosity, new traditions, or intentional acts of connection. Honest, funny, and real — this episode is for anyone who wants sanity, permission to feel, and a plan for the season.

Key takeaways: keep your routine, get sunlight, lean on exercise and friends, hold boundaries (but allow for growth), and trade consumerism for meaningful ritual.

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