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Wellness Myths in the Yoga World

Wellness Myths in the Yoga World

FromYoga Meets Movement Science


Wellness Myths in the Yoga World

FromYoga Meets Movement Science

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Length:
89 minutes
Released:
Nov 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Andrea Love (co-founders of the Unbiased Science Podcast) to discuss wellness myths in the yoga world.Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP is a public health scientist and data scientist, and Andrea Love, PhD is an immunologist and microbiologist.Together, they run the Unbiased Science Podcast and all of its associated educational resources. Through their work, Jessica and Andrea are devoted to objective, critical appraisal of available evidence on science and health-related topics. They are a much-needed powerhouse of credible, science-based information in a world of social media health misinformation.Points of discussion include:Why did Jess and Andrea start the Unbiased Science Podcast?What is the wellness industry?What is the “risk perception gap”?The challenge that exists for laypeople to discern whom to trust for health informationWhat is the difference between the wellness industry and conventional medicine?How are wellness products regulated? Does the FDA consider supplements medicine or food/dietary products in terms of regulation?How does the U.S. compare to other countries in terms of regulation of wellness industry products?What is a wellness coach/health coach? What’s the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietician?Are multivitamins (pills or powder) effective in terms of supporting health – or do they just make expensive pee?Are organic foods truly healthier for us? Are organic foods really better for the environment?Is the list of “dirty dozen” foods that should always be purchased in organic form – never conventional – evidence-based?Is the statement “yoga boosts the immune system” evidence-based?What are actual evidence-based tips for optimizing our health?What are Jess and Andrea’s tips for how to discern whether the info you see on social media is credible?…And much more!Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!Resources mentioned in this episode:Follow and learn from Jess and Andrea on InstagramJess and Andrea's Unbiased Science Podcast websiteJenni’s email newsletterStrength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & TravisOnline yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with JenniStrength for Yoga email newsletterTo find out more about Travis Pollen: website / InstagramMusic used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.Support the show**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!
Released:
Nov 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

Yoga Meets Movement Science takes a science-based look at many of the common questions, myths, and controversies that arise in the realms of yoga, movement, and fitness. Join yoga teacher and educator Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor and longtime yogi Travis Pollen on this crash course, where the worlds of yoga and movement science collide!