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Psychedelic Therapy
Psychedelic medicine is moving from experimental therapy to a structured clinical toolkit for treatment-resistant mental health conditions. True healing depends on integration—turning psychedelic “state changes” into long-term “trait changes.” The future of psychiatry will likely combine functional medicine, trauma therapy, and multiple psychedelic compounds tailored to specific conditions.
The Surprising Truth About Vegan Diets and Animal Lives!
“Not all meat is created equal. And most of what’s marketed as ‘healthy’… isn’t.” That’s where we start. Episode 1 of The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show just dropped—and it’s live now on my website (link in bio). I sat down with my friend Adam Mason, founder of Heal Farms, to talk about: → What regenerative farming actually means → Why most athletes are eating meat that’s doing more harm than good → How small farms can change the way we fuel, perform, and heal Adam’s raising pasture-raised animals with his beautiful family in Pennsylvania—and the way he talks about food, land, and legacy will leave you thinking differently about your next grocery run. This one matters. Support your local farmer. Support your body. And come learn with me.
What Really Happens When You Tear Your ACL?
My friend asked me recently... "Are ACLs just made to tear?" It's a wonderful question, given that we only hear about our favorite athletes and ourselves sustaining this type of injury. But an ACL is meant for so much more, which is why we often reconstruct the ligament. An ACL tear is a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, which is one of the key stabilizers that control forward movement and rotation of the shin (i.e.: tibia) on the thigh bone (i.e.: femur). It often happens with a sudden pivot, plant, or deceleration, which is common in cutting sports like football and soccer. In Jiu Jitsu, common mechanisms of ACL injury are from standup, being held in a lockdown, and leg entanglements. Diagnosis relies on a thorough clinical evaluation, with hallmark signs including acute swelling, instability, and the sensation of a “pop.” MRI is used to confirm the extent of the injury.
Is Better Sleep The Secret To Faster Recovery?
She walked into the gym at 15 and never looked back. Now she’s a black belt, a professional jiu jitsu athlete, and one of my good friends. In Episode 2 of The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show, I sit down with Alex Enriquez to talk about discipline, staying grounded, and how combat sports shaped her mindset far beyond the mats. We talk recovery, mindset, pressure, and how to lead with quiet confidence, even when you’re fighting for your future. If you're an athlete, coach, medical professional, or just someone who believes in the power of discipline and movement to change lives, this one is worth your time.
Can Ice Baths Really Help Your Back Pain?
Hey guys! I’m so excited to kick off this episode with none other than my mentor and friend, Dr. X—a fellow sports surgeon and a true expert in all things ACL. We dive into the world of sports injuries, especially in jiu jitsu, and break down everything you need to know about ACLs, meniscus, MCL injuries, and how to navigate surgery, recovery, and even whether you really need surgery at all. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or someone recovering from a knee injury, this one’s packed with insight. We also talk mindset, prehab, neuromuscular training, ice baths, and all the stuff no one tells you until you're in it.
What Really Happens If You Hurt Your ACL?
What does the ACL really do and why does it matter for athletes? As a doctor, I get this question all the time: “What exactly does the ACL control in the knee?” The answer: The ACL stabilizes anterior translation and rotation of the tibia on the femur. In simple terms, it keeps the shin from sliding forward and helps the knee handle pivoting and cutting movements, which is critical in sports like football, soccer, wrestling, and jiu jitsu. When this ligament is torn, athletes often report a “pop,” sudden swelling, and instability. In jiu jitsu specifically, I see it happen most with takedowns, lockdowns, and deep leg entanglements. Here is a short video to explain what the ACL actually does in the knee and why it’s so important to protect it. #DoctorJiuJitsu #ACLInjury #SportsMedicine #OrthopedicSurgery #InjuryRecovery #PerformanceHealth #jiujitsu #CombatAthlete
How do you know if you tore your ACL?
How do you know if you tore your ACL? In traditional sports, ACL tears often follow the textbook pattern: A sudden pivot, a loud pop, immediate swelling, and a feeling of instability. But for jiu jitsu athletes, it’s often more subtle. There’s no big pivot shift or pop, just a heel hook, a takedown, or a scramble that leaves your knee feeling... off. As both a sports surgeon and jiu jitsu athlete, who has also sustained an ACL tear of my own, I see them misdiagnosed or, more frequently, ignored. When we delay diagnosis, we delay recovery. A good example is Nicky Ryan (B Team Athlete). He went 3 years on a torn ACL and decided to eventually get it treated, likely due to continued instability, swelling, and difficulty with the knee. In this short video, I walk through: ACL injury mechanisms in non-jiu jitsu vs. jiu jitsu athletes and how they can sometimes be challenging to diagnose #SportsMedicine #Orthopaedics #ACLRecovery #DoctorJiuJitsu #CombatSports
The #1 Mistake People Make in Jiu Jitsu Injury Recovery
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and powerhouse black belt, Professor Faye Lynn Cherrier. Faye’s journey through Jiu Jitsu is nothing short of inspiring, from getting her start in MMA gyms to traveling the world for competitions, all while overcoming serious injuries with grit and grace. We get into her transition from striking to grappling, the importance of cross training, and what it really takes to stay safe and thrive as a smaller athlete in a physically demanding sport. We also dig deep into Faye’s recovery from a serious neck injury, her experience competing at the United World Wrestling Championship in Poland, and how she balances training, nutrition, and mental health. Episode 4 is live! Catch the full episode now on my channel. Watch or listen anytime.
How Cows and Plants Work Together to Save the Planet
To save a dying plant, it must be clipped. Why? The plant is ending its life cycle, but cutting keeps it alive. This allows for longer root systems, which pull carbon from the atmosphere to store it. #plantcare #gardeningtips #carbonsequestration #sustainableliving #plantlife
What’s Hiding In Your Organic Food?
The organic label isn't a guarantee against GMOs! Regulations permit GMO vaccines if organic alternatives are unavailable. It’s a shock to learn how easily GMOs can enter the organic supply chain when sourcing challenges arise. 'What, what is that?' #GMO #Organic #Vaccines #FoodProduction #OrganicFarming
Is This the Grossest Cow Food Ever?
Chicken manure as cow feed? An Arkansas study says it's great protein, but critics are calling it disgusting. "You don't know what you're buying." Is cheap beef worth it? #cowfeed #chickenmanure #grassfedbeef #animalfarming #beefindustry