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The Myeremia Cycle

Myeremia comes from the Greek words myos (muscle) & eremos (desolate, deserted, isolated). Within a kinetic muscle chain, if a muscle becomes derelict in its duties, like a bridge officer abandoning their post on a starship, the whole muscle chain becomes compromised and dysfunction and pain ensue. Not everyone will recognize when one of theirContinue reading “The Myeremia Cycle”

📖Glossary of Terms

Μυερημία (Myeremia) Desertion/ dereliction of one muscle (partial failure). Hubris (a single link forsakes its duty). A glute failing in hip extension. Ὁλομυερημία (Holomyeremia) Absolute desertion of one muscle (total failure). Extreme hubris (utter collapse of one link). A glute completely offline. Πανμυερημία (Panmyeremia) Whole chain deserted. Collective hubris (entire chain collapses). Posterior chain fullyContinue reading “📖Glossary of Terms”

Myeremia

Behold! I have coined a new term: Myeremia — “the condition of muscular dereliction/abandonment.” Myeremotic — “muscles that are derelict/desolate.” Anamyeremosis — “the act of restoring muscles from a derelict/desolate state.” Anamyeremia — “muscles restored from a derelict/desolate state.” Muscles function in chains. They are cooperative entities, not isolated units separate unto themselves. When aContinue reading “Myeremia”

Boxing Beyond the Bag: Fitness, Mindset, & Personal Growth

Podcast Summary: Yin Yang Yak – Interview with Stephanie Meekhof of Omni Fight Club Introduction: The Intersection of Fitness and Mental Health Stephanie’s Personal Journey Into Fitness A New Beginning in Georgia Asthma Diagnosis and Fitness Struggles Introduction to Boxing and Unforeseen Setbacks Finding Purpose Through Tragedy The Connection Between Exercise and Emotional Healing EasternContinue reading “Boxing Beyond the Bag: Fitness, Mindset, & Personal Growth”

Back Pain: Thorns & Thor

Yin-Yang Yak – Back Pain: Thorns & Thor In this engaging and insightful episode, Cotter Kelsey yaks on about back pain, aiming to dispel myths, challenge conventional thinking, and provide actionable advice for both preventing and managing this widespread issue. The episode blends modern anatomical understanding with philosophical reflections, even drawing symbolic lessons from NordicContinue reading “Back Pain: Thorns & Thor”

Meridians & Movement

Podcast Summary: “Meridians & Movement: Yin Yang Yak about Physical Therapy” – Yin Yang Yak with Cotter Kelsey & James Connelly In this in-depth episode of Yin Yang Yak, host Cotter Kelsey of Kelsey Healing Arts sits down with James Connelly, a physical therapist and founder of Results Rehab. They dive into the intersection ofContinue reading “Meridians & Movement”

I Don’t Take Anything

Podcast Summary: “I Don’t Take Anything – Your Body Is All You Need” Introduction The episode revolves around a conversation in a gym sauna between the host and three men of different ages—a young man, a middle-aged man, and an older man. Their discussion about supplements, testosterone, and general health serves as a springboard toContinue reading “I Don’t Take Anything”

The Garden of Eden & the Mark of Cain

Summary The Garden of Eden and the Mark of Cain: A Modern Health Metaphor Welcome to Yin-Yang-Yak, where I, Cotter Kelsey, explore meaningful health topics through the lens of ancient wisdom and modern science. In this episode, we dive deep into the metaphor of the Garden of Eden and the Mark of Cain to understandContinue reading “The Garden of Eden & the Mark of Cain”

Intermittent Fasting & Eastern Medicine

Episode 001/01: Intermittent Fasting & Eastern Medicine. A conversation with Diane Bader, a health coach who specializes in intermittent fasting and exercise for weight management. If you’ve been in my office and I rattled through a few tid-bits about the benefits of intermittent fasting and you wanted to learn more, this is the podcast forContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting & Eastern Medicine”

Intermittent Fasting & Eastern Medicine -Podcast Summary

Holistic Wellness: Intermittent Fasting, Fitness, and Daoist Medicine On a recent episode of Yin Yang Yak, Cotter Kelsey and Diane Bader delved into the synergies between ancient wisdom and modern health strategies. Diane, a health coach specializing in intermittent fasting and fitness, shared her journey and how she helps individuals achieve wellness goals. The conversationContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting & Eastern Medicine -Podcast Summary”