Human Body Fundamentals

Who knew that the brainstem and migraines are connected?

In this episode, Caroline interviews her sister Kelly Stoll to learn about rolfing. Kelly Stoll has been a rolfer and bodyworker for over 13 years. She shares what rolfing is, how rolfing can help those with injuries and how rolfing help those who simply want realignment. Kelly discusses the “10 Series” process of Rolfing and shares misconceptions about rolfing along with surprising benefits of it, as well.

In this episode, I talk in depth about the anatomical compositions of each of the three categories of fascia. (These categories are superficial fascia, deep fascia, and subserous fascia.) I also discuss the different functions these fascial layers. Intermuscular septas within muscles, the retinacula supporting tendons, and emotional fascial memory, are covered as well. On the topic of subserous fascia, I describe the organization of visceral and parietal fascial layers that surround organs. Next week's episode will have a guest and it will be Part 2 to this episode.

Dr. William Conway is one of CA's top gastrointestinal surgical oncologists. In this episode of Caroline and Dr. Conway discuss the anatomy and function of the esophagus. Dr. Conway describes the causes, treatments and preventions of acid reflux, GERD, Barretts's esophagus, and esophageal cancer.

Tech Neck is a term that is becoming more and more common in doctor's offices. In this episode, Dr. Yariv Rothman explains why the cervical lordotic curve, a.k.a. cervical lordosis, is essential for the human body. Then Caroline and Dr. Rothman move into how and why Tech Neck develops. The topics of forward head posture, joints and receptors, neck muscles, Tech Neck treatments, and more are all convered in this episode.

Dr. H Leon Brooks is an orthopedic surgeons practicing in Beverly Hills. In this episode Dr. Brooks covers the anatomy of the spine and function of each spine segment. Caroline and Dr. Brooks describe the vertebral discs and their composition. Dr. Brooks goes over the most common disorders and diseases of the spine, such as herniated discs, bulging discs and degenerative disc disease. Caroline and Dr. Brooks end the interview chatting in detail about four spinal procedures: a laminotomy, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, and fusion.

How does our lymphatic system work and what is its function? What is lymphedema and why should I care about it? How can I protect and restore my lymphatic system? If you have any of these questions, this episode should answer them for you. Dr. Emily Iker, the founder and director of the Lymphedema Center of Santa Monica delves into anatomical structures, such as lymph, lymph nodes, and lymph vessels. Caroline and Dr. Iker transition into discussing two debilitating conditions, which are primary lymphedema and secondary lymphedema. They end the interview chatting about lymphatic system treatments and lymphedema procedures.