Hey y’all…come on in….single file. Y’all know where you are ‘cause you hit the button, but in case of short term memory loss, I’m still Shawn Staerker, and this is absolutely the premier parking spot on the internet for the working man and and woman to get their wellness.
And I’m serious about that, too. We’re growing at a nice pace, thanks to guys like Dennis the trucker who takes his Healthy Movement with him cross-country…and man, are we gettin’ some miles …whoo! Good thing we can cross state lines these days.
Gals, too…are on the movement, and I get more than a few emails weekly from the fairer sex wanting to know when we’re gonna have Eric von Ancken on the show. Patience, ladies—I’m saving that for when I really need a ratings spike. Which, judging by the balance sheet from the ol’ local savings and loan, we’re just about there.
Speaking of finances…accountant…ours is doing 3-5…honest mistake…
As is common around here, I seemed to have strayed from my original point. Well, if it’s still relevant, you’re listening to the Healthy Movement… Podcast. I welcome all of our new listeners this week, and apologize ahead of time for the shape of the show these days. We advertise fun, and that’s exactly what we get!
I mention this, ‘cause we’ve set out our best China today, and for those of you listening at home, I’m even wearing a shirt—no shoes though. We’re really honored to have on the show a very well respected and educated guest, and I’m hoping she’ll come back, so if y’all could tone it down just a smidge…maybe put that down until the Meditation Minute…great….thanks.
And I mention the med. Min, it’s a game-changer, too. We’ve decided to not only pair our enjoyable musical selection with a great new collaboration between the Hourglass Brewery and Bowigen’s Beer Company, but we’ve also got the great words of Leafly.com on loan to educate us on our herbal selections. A big thanks to Jesse over there for making it happen!
We’ll have a little product review, too. Another in our ongoing series of holiday gift ideas. We’re gonna’ review the 30 oz. Yeti Rambler insulated tumbler.
So, we’ve got a pretty packed show here, and Otto is nowhere to found…so, I guess it’s just me today. Maybe we can get the Panda in here on Meditation Minute Duty. One never knows with that one.
Y’all know that if it’s sitting a little low in the water, we’re gonna have extra fees too. So, lemme step aside right quick and hustle up a few bucks to keep the lights…y’all sit tight.
[Promo 1…JavaLean]
Interview w/Dr. Ingrando
Week after week, I keep promising you that the aim of this show is to keep y’all educated on the latest health and wellness research and information…well today, we’re finally going to make good on that! In the innumerable hours that I sit wading through research, I came across a fantastic concept that has it’s roots in the early 80’s as therapy for persons with spinal cord injuries. Those of you whose knowledge of obscure movies is keen will remember Functional Electrical Stimulation from the Nan Davis Biopic “First Steps.” (Not to be confused with First Step in the Sarasota area…different treatments altogether).
I digress a little… Although Dr. Ingrando is going to explain far better than I, Function Electrical Stimulation is much like the popular TENS units that are found everywhere now. A huge difference is that Functional Electrical Stimulation, or FES, both employs a little juice to the muscles, but is also helps that muscle to move in a natural pattern. Think about it, if we are trying to aid and restore movement, then simple pulses of electricity, like a TENS unit are great, but they don’t really get the muscle moving, save for some turrets-like ticking. FES technology uses electrical pulses, but also generates natural movement and helps muscles grow and learn a proper pattern.
This kind of therapy is not only finding promise in the obvious areas, like helping paralyzed individuals to build strength and even walk in some cases, but is now being employed in other areas, such as drop foot associated with MS and helping stroke victims to regain some functionality.
On the leading edge of employing FES is Dr. Nicole Ingrando and her staff at the Center of Recovery and Exercise right here in Central Florida. She and her treatment team have some extraordinary testimonials coming out of there. And, through an unfortunate series of events involving a personal friend of mine, I have come to meet Dr. Ingrando. And since she’s got incredible passion and zeal for her practice, I wanted to share her with y’all. As I mentioned before, she’s a really educated gal, and some of what she says is a little technical, but I know y’all can handle it. Just grab and handful of Ginko, and let me bring in Dr. Nicole Ingrando in here on the topic of Functional Electrical Stimulation…
Dr. Ingrando, welcome, and
…Well, we here at the Movement will be sure to continue to shout your name from the rooftops! And there you guys have it…I’d like y’all to go at least have a look at their website, coreorlando.com and make then make sure when you book an appointment to say “hello” from us here at the show.
Why don’t we refresh ourselves…maybe grab a bite to eat, or some JavaLean and then we’ll forge on towards our reward at the end and the Meditation Minute.
[Cabo’s Promo]
Product Review: 30 oz. Yeti Rambler Tumbler
As I’ve said before, I am not a fan of last minute Christmas shopping…I don’t have that much hair left, and I’d like to keep what little I’ve got. So, we have decided to continue our ongoing review of products that we feel are in line with what we follow here at the Movement.
Last month, we took a look at that awesome Road Pro Portable Oven, and since every working folk needs something to wash down those meals, we figured to review the best insulated chalice we could find.
When it comes to insulation, a few names stand out above the rest…Frigid Rigid and Yeti…and since Frigid Rigid doesn’t yet sell a tumbler, we picked up the one from Yeti.
…and to say I’m impressed is a bit of an understatement. I know I’m a little late to the party on the super-insulated coolers, being a tad out of my budget and all, but this little tumbler is pretty shockingly priced at around $30. (Be careful here—saw several retailers on Amazon who had this thing for damn near double the price…f’n robbery, man).
This thing is perfectly tapered to allow for 30 oz. of any frosty or steaming beverage to fit snugly in all 4 cup holders we tested. (for reference, those are in my truck, Kelsey’s car, and in the cup holders both in the canoe and the boat. All’s well).
Speaking of sung, too, that o-ring on the lid is like some kind of space-age rectal replacement. If it were not for the fact that the lid doesn’t have a seal over the drinking part, I’m pretty sure this cup wouldn’t spill in a crash derby with Jose Feliciano. [crash sound]
I do mention the lid, unfortunately it’s like a gaping uncovered manhole, allowing your liquid gold an opportunity to spill all over your vintage spandex shorts. Not ideal. With all of the reviews I have read and folks I’ve talked to, this is the one over-whelming complaint. Listen up, Yeti, would ya? Cover it up, so accidents don’t happen!
Aside from that, this thing’s good to go. I’m pretty sure we could smuggle a small penguin outta Sea World and nobody’d be the wiser. Seriously, though, we did test this thing will multiple drinks, both hot and cold, and found each to be right where they should be. In fact, I made a few Miami vices last weekend, and might have taken a bit of a snooze after pouring my third. Wouldn’t you know it?!?! Still frozen from the blender in that little tumbler. [darth vader, “impressive, most impressive]. I’ve even heard of a few gals who have fallen asleep watching the Notebook at night and awoken the next morning to Nights in Rodanthe and a still-chilled chardonnay. Now that get’s our attention. (the cold beverage, not the passed out girls…this isn’t 1998, man).
But, I didn’t expect anything less from a company named after the mythical Himalayan beast and employing the same technology that keeps organs cold in transit. I mean, hell, I’m sure Larry Hagman used one of these suckers as a daily driver…just in case.
Good enough for JR, good enough for us! If y’all are looking for gift ideas under $50 this year, then you gotta’ check out the Yeti Rambler line of tumblers. Your workingman or woman will appreciate you putting a premium on their hydration; and even more so, if you fill that sucker to the brim with some egg nog or a hot rum cider come Yuletide sunrise!
Listen for more holiday gift ideas for that hard working man or woman in your life as Sancho and I split the duties over the next few weeks.
And, it’s about that time again. This stuff might be free for y’all, but between electric and equipment we’re running up expenses like Brothen on a business trip. Livin’ the good life! But, that does mean we gotta a short break and shore up the finances. I’ll see y’all on the flip side for our best Meditation Minute to date!
[Promo—ES Lax IV]
Meditation Minute
Well, I hope y’all have evacuated, but not really evacuated…know what I’m sayin’ here? Don’t worry if you’re having a little trouble following me on this one—this is the meditation minute, and you’ll soon understand. Sort of like getting a translator for a Bob Dylan concert.
Anyway, this week’s meditation minute comes courtesy of some good friends we met awhile back on our NorCal trip. In honor of the upcoming Aurora Boralis, they’ve sent over a little Northern Lights…a super classic favorite of mine personally. And since they’re off to Alaska this week to see the actual Northern Lights, I’m back in the saddle again introducing the strain highlights. But, because I like to work smarter, not harder—I’ve enlisted the help of our good friends over at Leafly. (A special thanks again to Jesse for making this happen!!! First round’s on us next time we’re out there). Like we do wellness here at the Movement, Leafly does cannabis knowledge, news and culture. It’s a perfect match, if I do say so myself!
But, I’m just dangling a carrot here and I see y’all are ready to get down to business, so let’s hear what Leafly has to say on the ol’ Northern Lights on their website, Leafly.com, shall we?
[click, click, type, click] …ah here we are…
“ Northern Lights stands among the most famous strains of all time, a pure indica cherished for its resinous buds, fast flowering, and resilience during growth. Itself a descendant of indigenous Afghani landrace strains, Northern Lights has given rise to famous hybrids like Sour Diesel, Shiva Skunk, and Super Silver Haze.
Pungently sweet, spicy aromas radiate from the crystal-coated buds, which sometimes reveal themselves in hues of purple. Northern Lights’ psychoactive effects settle in firmly throughout the body, relaxing muscles and pacifying the mind in dreamy euphoria. Comfortable laziness allows patients to relieve pain and sleeplessness, while its mellow contentment roots out depression and stress”
Sounds like just the thing enjoy this week’s Aurora Borealis! For the rest of us flatlanders, not gifted with the right geography, let’s take a look of something equally as pleasant on both the eyes and the pallet, and pairs as well with these Northern Lights as the actual Northern Lights…well…almost.
That something is a crisp, light collaboration between Bowigen’s Beer Company and The Hourglass Brewery called Casselwood Farmhouse Gose. A mild brew, Casselwood Farmhouse has all the traditional qualities of a Gose—meaning it’s light, has an alcohol content between 4-5% and has both a slight salt and citrus hint. With wonderful lemon and sea-salt suggestions, this beer leaves its Florida finish all over your palette and leaves you clamoring for more. If I close my eyes, I can almost taste the Atlantic Ocean spray.
I think I’ll leave ‘em closed, too, and, though it’s sunny now, there’s more November rain on the way. And, since it’s Vetern’s Day this week upcoming—let’s raise high our Casselwood Farmhouse Goses and whatever might be in the other hand, and give every man, woman and animal that’s ever served in the protection of this great nation a huge toast and thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts. Here’s to ya…pretty sure we’d be in world of shit without y’all. [beer crack, bong hit].
[Fortunate Son]
There might be none better than ol’ John Fogerty and CCR. Damn. Not makin’ ‘em like that anymore. Meh.
Anyway, since my head’s swimming like Michael Phelps, I think we better wrap up this Healthy Movement and get out there and enjoy what’s left of the sunshine.
A huge thanks to Dr. Nicole Ingrando from the Center for Recovery and Exercise for stopping by today. Check ‘em out online guys, and you will get why I’m so high on her. www.Coreorlando.com or at northorlandospine.com
Another huge thanks to Leafly for saving me a few minutes of time and donating their words of wisdom for our Meditation Minute. They are one heck of a clearinghouse for information, and put out a pretty mean YouTube channel, too! Jesse—you’re awesome. Hourglass or Bowigen’s on us if you’re down our way, too.
That’s gonna do it for the ass-kissin’…daylight’s burning. Be sure to hit the download button on your way out to make sure your get your weekly Healthy Movement…Podcast delivered right to your smartphone or tablet. We’re now on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio, too!!
I’m Shawn Staerker, this is the Healthy Movement…Podcast…Happy Vetern’s Day…Y’all be sure to keep it clean and cozy, now.
