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Today is second part of the incredible story of Lady Anne Glenconner. This episode is full of the stories and spiderwebs of Anne's third act, having incredible success with her memoirs. So many people show up in this one - with stories and a little tea-spilling too - including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden, King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, Mel B., Mick Jagger, and even Graham Norton too.Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon!SponsorsAura Frames. Get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code DONE at checkout at auraframes.com.To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is second part of the incredible story of Lady Anne Glenconner. This episode is full of the stories and spiderwebs of Anne's third act, having incredible success with her memoirs. So many people show up in this one - with stories and a little tea-spilling too - including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowden, King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, Mel B., Mick Jagger, and even Graham Norton too.Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast.SponsorsAura Frames. Get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code ROYALS at checkout at auraframes.com.To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special crossover episode of Done and Dunne and Trashy Royals, Alicia introduces you to The Right Honourable The Dowager Lady Glenconner, Anne Tennant. Lady Anne's life is truly incredible – from a privileged childhood to being a lady-in-waiting attending Queen Elizabeth II through her coronation, these are only Anne's early years. Marriage and children follow in her life, with so many connected spiderwebs into the aristocracy, and our podcast journey. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon!SponsorsAura Frames. Get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code DONE at checkout at auraframes.com.To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special crossover episode of Done and Dunne and Trashy Royals, Alicia introduces you to The Right Honourable The Dowager Lady Glenconner, Anne Tennant. Lady Anne's life is truly incredible – from a privileged childhood to being a lady-in-waiting attending Queen Elizabeth II through her coronation, these are only Anne's early years. Marriage and children follow in her life, with so many connected spiderwebs into the aristocracy, and our podcast journey.Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast.SponsorsAura Frames. Get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code ROYALS at checkout at auraframes.com.To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lady Dowager is a four time winner of Foon's Most Eligible Widow and she's angling for a fifth win.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungLady Dowager: Pratima ManiMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Anna HavermannMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agnes Tilney, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk is a truly fascinating but often overlooked figure, a woman who for a time was one of the most powerful women in England, but by her dotage was overseeing a household which has been described as something akin to a noble whorehouse, the place in which her step-granddaughter, Katheryn Howard, may very well have lost her virginity. So, who was Agnes what were her early days like, what role did she play at court and what became of her once her name was tarnished in the wake of Katheryn Howard's execution?

Sign up for our newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...Do you see and feel that little bump forming at the base of your neck? That ‘tech hump' isn't just a cosmetic issue—it's your spine crying for help and a warning sign of long-term spinal and nervous system stress.In this episode of Chiropractic is Se*y, Dr. Paula Ruffin and Dr. Erica Peabody dive into the tech-neck epidemic that's hitting Millennials and Gen Z harder than any other generation. From endless screen time to remote work setups, our digital habits are reshaping the spine—and the nervous system it protects.Here's what we cover:What is tech-neck? The posture problem caused by screen time.The real impact on your health—headaches, fatigue, poor focus, and even higher anxiety risk.The posture and mental health connection—how the way you sit or slouch changes how you breathe, think, and feel.Why Millennials & Gen Z are most at risk—and why they're flocking to chiropractic earlier than any generation before.Simple “tech-neck reset” moves you can start today to protect your spine and nervous system.✨ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with someone who needs a deeper conversation about real health.STAY CONNECTED with Dr. Ruffin!Free resources: https://drruffin.com/  / drpaularuffin    / drpaularuffin  CONNECT w Dr Peabody:https://www.cafeoflifefenton.com/meet...   / drericapeabody    / erica.peabody  Disclaimer: The contents of this video are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in video content by Dr. Paula Ruffin DC and Dr. Erica Peabody DC!

Tame that Mediterranean mane and strap on your black, chonky-heeled boots as we spin into 2001's The Princess Diaries. Can we get more late-in-life romance between Julie Andrews and Héctor Elizondo, please? Is Anne Hathaway the supreme evolution of the ultra sincere theater kid? And did you know about the deadly properties of tonka beans? Ask Bryce sometime. 

A traveler is compelled to spend the night at a remote house of a mysterious gentleman – finding both isolation and the paranormal! Hear this story in BBC's Ghost Story, “A Recluse” inside this marathon of Old Time Radio programs!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Night of the Howling Dog” (August 28, 1975) ***WD00:48:02.439 = Adventures By Morse, “A Coffin For The Lady: The Adventure Begins” (March 18, 1944)01:14:37.999 = Adventures By Morse, “A Coffin For The Lady: Conversation In The Casket” (March 25, 1944)01:41:07.759 = Adventures By Morse, “A Coffin For The Lady: Deepest Grave in the World” (April 01, 1944)02:07:34.569 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Green-Eyed Divorce” (August 08, 1955)02:38:55.339 = BBC Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD03:07:30.799 = The Avenger, “Murder Hits The Jackpot” (November 09, 1945) ***WD03:36:29.859 = BBC Ghost Story, “A Recluse” (December, 2010)04:05:52.449 = Beyond The Green Door, “Travis Takes Poison” (1966) ***WD04:11:25.199 = Box 13, “The Dowager and Dan Holiday” (January 16, 1949)04:38:49.429 = Incredible But True, “Music By Moonlight” (1950-1951)04:43:15.349 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (1992) ***WD05:10:54.555 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0310

Though they're often overlooked, the dowager queens of Korea were the one of the most powerful legitimizing forces behind the throne. This week, Danièle speaks with Alban Schmid about how Korea was ruled in the late Middle Ages, its relationship to Ming China, and the power wielded by the women at the top.You can support The Medieval Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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When Gustavus Adolphus died, Axel Oxenstierna was left to handle several thorny issues. One of the thorniest was what to do with the king's widow Maria Eleonora. Oxenstierna wanted her to disappear from political life and into the footnotes of history. The dowager queen herself had other plans.

The Race of the Day for Sunday is the Grade 3 Dowager Stakes at Keeneland. Check out the analysis from Dan Illman and Mike Beer. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Katie answers your health questions, covering everything from the resurgence of the ‘Dowager's Hump' now known as ‘Tech Neck', to simple and effective ways to boost your immune system. Katie looks into why our modern sedentary lifestyles lead to Tech Neck, how it links to organ health, and shares her expert tips on correcting posture, improving lymphatic flow, and releasing muscle tension. We've partnered with The Naked Pharmacy, a registered pharmacy offering science-backed supplements and free health consultations with expert pharmacists. Whether you need support with menopause, gut health, weight management, or boosting energy and mood, they've got you covered! Don't miss out on 20% off with the code KATIE20 at thenakedpharmacy.com If you're looking to brighten dull skin and fade dark spots, check out the newest launch from Evolve Organic Beauty: Resveratrol + Niacinamide Serum! Use code BRINDLE20 for 20% OFF at evolvebeauty.co.uk T&C's: The discount code can be used on evolvebeauty.co.uk only and expires on 31/10/24. Discount can be used once per customer and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KatieBrindleOfficial/videos To contact Katie, email: ownyourhealth@katiebrindle.com To find out more about Katie's Beauty Range, go to: https://hayoumethod.com/ Disclaimer: Techniques highlighted in this episode are designed to support your overall wellbeing and should not be used as a substitute for any medical treatment you may be undergoing. You should not use the information in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When discussing spinal conditions like scoliosis and kyphosis, one term that frequently arises is "dowager's hump." Although it's an old term, it specifically refers to an excessive forward curvature in the upper thoracic spine, also known as hyperkyphosis. This condition is most prevalent in women, particularly as they age and experience changes in bone density and hormones related to menopause. Compression fractures can also contribute to the development of a dowager's hump. Understanding Dowager's Hump Dowager's hump, or hyperkyphosis, affects the upper thoracic spine, causing a noticeable rounding of the upper back. While a healthy spine naturally has a slight kyphosis (curvature) in the thoracic region, this typically ranges from 20 to 40 degrees. When the curvature exceeds this range, it is classified as hyperkyphosis. This excessive curvature can significantly impact posture, causing the shoulders to round and the upper back to bend forward. Symptoms of Dowager's Hump The symptoms of hyperkyphosis or dowager's hump extend beyond cosmetic concerns and can include: Postural changes - Noticeable rounding of the upper back. Coordination and balance issues - Abnormal posture can affect balance and gait. Numbness and tingling - This can occur in the feet and legs. Fatigue - Due to overworked posture muscles. Pain - In the upper back, neck, and sometimes lower back due to uneven weight distribution. Respiratory issues - Severe hyperkyphosis can limit rib expansion, affecting lung function. Bladder and bowel issues - In extreme cases, hyperkyphosis can compress internal organs, affecting their function. Diagnosing Dowager's Hump Diagnosis typically starts with observing postural changes, particularly in children and young adults. In older adults, back pain and radicular pain (pain radiating from the spine) are common indicators. The diagnostic process includes: Physical Examination - Includes patient history, posture, and gait analysis. Adams Forward Bending Test - Observing the spine's curvature from the side. X-rays - To measure the degree of kyphosis. A curvature over 50 degrees is considered hyperkyphosis. Treatment Options Historically, hyperkyphosis has been treated invasively with spinal fusion surgery, particularly in younger adults. However, as patients age, the risks and complications of surgery increase, making non-surgical treatments more favorable. Fortunately, non-surgical treatment options have advanced significantly. Non-Surgical Treatments Chiropractic Care - Specific adjustments to manage hyperkyphosis. In-Office Therapy - Targeted therapies to improve spinal alignment. Home Exercises - Designed to strengthen posture muscles and improve flexibility. Corrective Bracing - Helps to manage and reduce curvature by inducing flexibility. The primary goal of non-surgical treatment is to increase the flexibility of the kyphotic curve, which can lead to significant improvements. Early intervention is crucial as smaller curves are easier to treat, and younger patients respond better to treatment. Being proactive about diagnosing and treating hyperkyphosis is essential. If you suspect you have a dowager's hump, seek a diagnosis promptly. Early treatment can prevent the curvature from progressing and preserve spinal function and overall health throughout your life. For more detailed insights into spinal conditions like hyperkyphosis and other treatments, tune in to Dr. Tony Nalda's podcast. Artlist.io 847544

SummaryDr. Pat Boulogne discusses how to fix a Dowager's hump and improve facial appearance through exercises and proper posture. She emphasizes the importance of the five pillars of health: diet, exercise, sleep, positive mental attitude, and biomechanics. Dr. Boulogne explains that exercising the neck and facial muscles can tighten the skin and improve muscle tone. She also recommends following a Mediterranean diet, avoiding processed foods, and staying hydrated. The exercises are taught in a leveling program over nine weeks, with two exercises added each week. Dr. Pat Boulogne discusses the importance of facial exercises for maintaining a youthful appearance. She explains that facial exercises should be done consistently every day and can target specific areas of the face, such as the jawline and eyes. Dr. Pat emphasizes that facial exercises provide tangible results and can be a great alternative to invasive procedures. She also discusses the difference between facial exercises and facial yoga, highlighting the effectiveness of facial exercises in toning the face. Additionally, Dr. Pat shares insights on the importance of nutrition, gut health, and avoiding harmful ingredients in skincare products for overall well-being and skin health.Keywords: Dowager's hump, facial exercises, posture, diet, Mediterranean diet, muscle tone, skin health, facial exercises, youthful appearance, consistency, specific areas, jawline, eyes, tangible results, invasive procedures, facial yoga, toning, nutrition, gut health, skincare productsTakeawaysExercising the neck and facial muscles can help fix a Dowager's hump and improve facial appearance.Proper posture is crucial for overall health and muscle activation.Following a Mediterranean diet and avoiding processed foods can improve skin health.The facial exercise program is taught over nine weeks, with two exercises added each week. Consistent daily facial exercises can help maintain a youthful appearance.Facial exercises target specific areas of the face, such as the jawline and eyes.Facial exercises provide tangible results and can be an effective alternative to invasive procedures.Facial exercises differ from facial yoga in terms of their focus and effectiveness.Good nutrition and gut health are important for overall well-being and skin health.Avoiding harmful ingredients in skincare products is crucial for maintaining healthy skin.Sound Bites"I guess I'm just stuck with this. Well, I just found out that I'm not.""When you're sitting up straight, every one of your muscles in your body is triggering.""You can have curves that are little smoother too.""How often do you keep them up? Like after the nine weeks? Oh, you keep, you do them every day, okay.""You know, these like really pesky, those little lines by the sides of your eyes that nobody invited in your life.""Facial exercises relate to, you know, facial yoga, you know"Chapters00:00Introduction and Dowager's Hump02:06The Importance of Proper Posture06:25Exercises for Smoother Curves10:12Success Stories and Results15:04The Mediterranean Diet and Skin Health18:05Individualized Meal Plans and Protein Requirements20:31Dr. Pat's Personal Experience and Birthday24:29The Nine-Week Facial Exercise Program27:25Introduction to Facial Exercises29:19Facial Exercises vs. Facial Yoga33:12The Importance of Nutrition and Gut Health35:30Avoiding Harmful Ingredients in Skincare Products

If you were to look into a crystal ball and ask yourself, ‘what's the ONE condition that could impact me in my second chapter of life, do you know what it is? I've got two words for you: BACK PAIN! Like our liver, brain, and gut, the health of our back matters for our longevity. Yet, we often take it for granted until it stops working as it once did. Today's guest, Jason Gilbert, has dedicated the last 30 years to helping tens of thousands of people worldwide overcome their spinal problems and back pain. Discussion Points: Jason's Story: His journey and personal back pain story; Back Health 101: Understanding the spine and its functions ; Childhood considerations; The car wheel analogy: Misalignment and its consequences. The importance of addressing underlying causes; Chiropractic differences and Jason's approach to empowering health; Practical Tips: Addressing poor back health causes: Walking, heels, sleep, sitting, standing, different leg lengths, heavy handbags. Managing neck health: Forward head posture and related issues ; The importance of hydration and avoiding harmful substances; True health defined: 100% function and homeostasis; Jason's Advice: Stand-up scans for baseline back health. Regular check-ups: Posture, spine support, movement, stretching, sauna, ice baths. Dowager's Hump and its implications. Never ignore pain. Managing cortisol and incorporating supplements like Ashwagandha and Rhodiola. Grounding, sunlight, and their health benefits. Jason's Resources: The Strong Back Method course. Connect with Jason Gilbert: YouTube: Jason Gilbert Official Instagram:

King Charles III, 75, is not only battling cancer but also his scandal-plagued younger brother, Prince Andrew, 64, for his lavish home the Royal Lodge.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the Slaptail Squad the squad unites to celebrate the 200th episode since rebranding. How best to celebrate? Livestream! Too bad the didn't open it to the public like they thought they did. Oh well, they are podcasters after all. Members of the squad pop in to say hi and converse as well as friends of the show. Enjoy this fun conversation as the squad reads a document that is at least 50 years old about ancient beauty secrets. Ever wonder how to get rid of your Dowager's hump? Well, wonder no more. Thank you to our listeners all over the world. It is so wonderful to have such an amazing audience that helps us get into the charts. You make it all worthwhile. Here's to another 200 episodes!Slaptail Nation Information and linkshttps://solo.to/beavemanhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/slaptail-nation-presents-slap-your-tail-comedy-tickets-874439992557https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/slaptail-nation-presents-slap-your-tail-comedy-2/https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/slaptail-stand-up-comedy-show/Support the show

She is known to history as the most beautiful Queen in English history and immortalised for modern audiences as "The White Queen", but who was the real Elizabeth Woodville? How did she rise from being the widow of a mere Lancastrian knight, to becoming the wife and queen of the first Yorkist King in English History?

Tune into part 3 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the neck, what may be contributing to upper back pain, as well as the current research on degeneration around the neck. They explain the mobility-stability continuum and what it means to develop control over the body. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility above and below the upper back, as well as, using external load and building resilience. Let's dive into posture & core strength! VivoBarefoot Discount: Something that can surprisingly affect the health of our hamstrings is what we wear on our feet. It challenges the whole back-side chain to work through its full range of motion. Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love ⁠⁠VivoBarefoot⁠⁠ because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code ⁠⁠TOB at checkout to get 15% off⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you (affiliate link)! **Vivo offers a 100-day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 3:15 - Structure of thoracic spine  + it's mobility demands  5:07 - Joint by joint method  6:10 - Core strength - no back pain? 10:35 - Using external devices to help your thoracic health.  11:40 - Upper back in a hinge movement 14:36 - Overhead press 16:38 - Back Cues for a good squat  20:00 - Thoracic Mobility: passive, active and loaded mobility  25:37 - Posture and Breath  Previous episodes you may be interested in: ⁠Episode 196 - Dowager's Humps⁠ To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode330/⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobpodcast/message

Sunday's Race of the Day is Keeneland's Grade 3 Dowager Stakes. Dan Illman and Mike Beer analyze here. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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It's a short week for the Wolf with only two episodes this week, but he wanted to have you covered all the way through Sunday with horse racing picks! He's got his best horse racing bets for the graded stakes races at Keeneland and Woodbine on Saturday, and Keeneland on Sunday. Join The Wolf and listen in on his thoughts on the Perryville, Raven Run, Ontario Derby, and Dowager!JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/Factor Meals code SGPN50 - 50% off Factor Meals - https://www.factormeals.com/sgpn50Manscaped code SGP - 20% Off And Free Shipping - https://manscaped.comUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $500 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnHall Of Fame Bets code SGPN - 50% off your first month today - https://hof-bets.app.link/sgpnBetterHelp code SGPN - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SGPN and get on your way to being your best self.WATCH the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://sg.pn/TwitchFollow The Hosts On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/OfOaklawnFollow The Notorious OTB on Social MediaTwitter -https://twitter.com/notorious_otbGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Session 172: Dubious Deals With A Diabolical Dowager by D4

Last time we spoke the Qing dynasty was looking dreadful. More and more peoples were flocking to the Taiping, as the European forces were humiliating the Qing government. Yet the more independent figure of Zeng Guofan and his Xiang army was making headway with its siege of Anqing, so much so it forced the shield king to depart from Nanjing to meet the enemy on the field. The foreign community had not completely lost its faith in the Taiping and sent envoys to see what relations could be made. Then the grand pincer attack of the Taiping kings failed horribly and they were unable to stop the Xiang army from capturing Anqing. Nanjing was now threatened yet again and it seemed no headway was being made with the foreigners to earn their support. Can the Taiping come back from such defeats? #32 This episode is The Taiping Rebellion part 9: Li Hongzhang and the Anhui Army   Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. On August 22nd of 1861, Emperor Xianfeng died at the age of 30. The probable cause of his death was tuberculosis, but many romanticize it as him dying of shame and disgrace, never returning to Beijing. I think his rampant abuse of opium may have contributed also. Zeng Guofan received the news on September 14th and had this to write “Heaven has collapsed, the earth is split open. My emperor, from the time he came to the throne until today, over the course of twelve years, never knew a day when he wasn't consumed by worry over our dangers. Now Anqing is finally conquered, and the longhairs have begun to weaken. It looks as if the war has reached a turning point. But my emperor did not live long enough to hear the report of victory, so his dejection and melancholy will follow him into eternity. What a terrible agony that is for me, and for all of his ministers.” Xianfeng had died after just 11 years of rule and to make matters worse, the throne was supposed to go from father to son, but Xianfeng was notably infertile. In spite of spending almost his entire time with a harem of 18 concubines and wives for years, Xianfeng had managed to only father one son. This son in 1861 was 5 years of age. Hong Rengan began to preach and boast about the situation. “Xianfeng left behind a little demon who is several years old and will find it difficult to continue the demon rule. This is precisely the time for us to seize the opportunity to uphold Heaven, and render ourselves not unworthy in our role as heroes of the world.” Confidence in the dynasty was crumbling, many of the elites within Beijing began to compare the previous Qing emperors' reigns to the current situation. Yet while many of these elites lamented about how the dynasty was in decay, none offered any remedy to the situation, much like our politicians today ahah.    As much as Beijing was in disarray, the Taiping were in no position to march upon it, afterall they had just lost Anqing. However the death of Xianfeng reinfigerated the Taiping nonetheless. Chen Yucheng and the remnants of his battered army were cut off in northern Anhui while Li Xiucheng was marching east into Zhejiang province. Zhejiang at this time held around 26 million people and Li Xiucheng planned to conquer the province and gain further independence from Hong Rengan. Hong Rengan did not want Zhejiang province, well at least not at this time, what he wanted was for the Taiping to consolidate and take back Anqing. Control over the Yangtze region was the key to his strategy of consolidating a southern empire and for that Anqing was a major component. He began to beg Li Xiucheng sending letters from Nanjing to turn his army back around to smash Zeng Guofan. “the Yangtze has been described as a serpent, with its head at Hubei, its body in Anhui, and its tail in Jiangnan. We don't have Hubei, and if we let go of Anhui as well, the serpent will be sundered, and the tail won't survive for long on its own.” To all of this Li Xiucheng simply replied that Anqing was a hopeless cause and that he would not leave Zhejiang. Hong Rengan was livid, but what could he really do. Now the way Hong Rengan described the Yangtze as a serpent, was something Zeng Guofan also ascribed to. Both men understood the enormous advantage Wuchang and Anqing presented; they both controlled vast regions of agriculture. But along the eastern coast, particularly the port cities held enormous wealth and this is what attracted Li Xiucheng to Zhejiang. As a result of him taking forces into Zhejiang, now the overall momentum of the Taiping strategy skewed to the east.   Hong Rengan had changed after his military disaster at Tongcheng. He was more bitter, angry that the foreigners would not support their cause. And the second he had left Nanjing, the Hong brothers had done everything they could to belittle him. One major thing they did was take away the need for Hong Rengans seal to forward information to the Heavenly Kings, thus taking the mediator monopoly from him. This also came at a time Hong Xiuquan's son was older and sitting in on important meetings, learning the ropes. The Heavenly son was gradually becoming more important than Hong Rengan, he was no longer the undisputed second in command of the movement. Despite this, Hong Rengan still remained in charge of foreign relations and much of the administration of Nanjing. While Hong Rengan was out of Nanjing, a ton of setbacks had occurred. The worst were the demands imposed upon the Taiping by Admiral Hope and Parkes, that the Taiping must stay at least 30 miles away from Shanghai and other treaty ports such as Hankou and Wuchang.   The new 5 year old heir to the Qing dynasty was the son of one of Xiangfeng's concubines, a pretty Manchu woman named Yehonala. She gave birth to the boy at the age of 20 and since he was the sole male this made her status rise as she was the mother of a soon reigning emperor, a rank that compared to that of being the wife of the emperor. Her title became known as Empress Dowager, and she is quite infamous in modern Chinese history, her name since becoming the Empress Dowager became Cixi. She is often compared to Queen Victoria, as both would be the most powerful women of the 19th century. When Xianfeng died, he issued an edict naming his 8 closest Manchu advisers as regents for his son. Traditionally when a new emperor was too young to rule, power was entrusted to regents or family members until the emperor became old enough. With the boy being 5 years of age, the regents could expect to rule over the empire for at least a decade, not a bad gig. Many of these regents hated the Europeans and dreamed of breaking the treaties. Yet Prince Gong, who many thought was too soft on the foreigners, sought a plan to appease the foreigners by creating a office of foreign affairs, so that in the meantime all the strength of the Qing empire could be brought down upon the Taiping.   Now the only check to the powers of the new regents was the pair of Empress Dowagers, Cixi and the Xianfengs widow . Before his death he had given them each an imperial seal. While all edict would be composed by the regents, the Dowager empresses would hold veto powers using their seals. The widow proved compliant to the regents from the offset, but Cixi did not follow the regents without question. She began to assert her independence and threatened to withhold approval for some of the regents' policy decisions, creating a tension between the 8 male regents and the mother of the emperor. The tensions came to a head in late October when Xianfeng's remains were finally brought back to Beijing. In the grand funeral procession, 124 bearers carried the dead Emperor and at their head was Sushun the top ranking regent. The two dowager empresses traveled with a forward party escorting the young emperor in a closed palaquin. The empresses would have a single day in the capital before Sushun would get there and they quickly went to work.   The empresses met with Prince Gong immediately, using their private guards to thwart some of the other regents who were with them from preventing the audience. Some of the regents even tried to stop the boy emperor from meeting with Prince Gong, but Prince Gong had become quite popular in Beijing, having been the only one who stayed to do anything to help the city when the foreigners attacked, thus the population, and more importantly the Beijing guards stopped the regents forces. It also turns out Cixi had spent weeks secretly meeting with Prince Gongs brother at the hunting retreat in Rehe and they formed a plan. Prince Gong accompanied the empresses into Beijing making sure the regents were nowhere near them. Then Prince Gong read out an edict in the emperors name using the empress dowagers seals, charging Sushun and the other regents of treason, who could have seen that one coming. A detachment of Manchu guards led by Prince Gongs brother rode out to confront Sushun, arresting him and the other regents. They were accused of causing a war with Britain and France by misleading the late Emperor Xianfeng with treacherous advice. They were blamed for the kidnapping of Harry Parkes and other envoys, breaking faith with the foreign community and provoking Elgin to march on the capital. They also prevented the emperor against his will from returning to Beijing and faked the Emperor's will to make them regents, this is some real game of thrones shit right here.    The trail was quick, as you would imagine, and within a week the regents were found guilty of all charges, gasp. 5 of them were striped of their rank and banished to the western frontier. The 3 most powerful regents, Sushun, Duanhua and Zaiyuan were sentenced to death, but in display of compassion, Cersei Lanister, I mean Empress Dowager Cixi, no idea how I mixed up those two figures, I see what you did Mr. George R Martin, Cixi granted Zaiyuan and Duanhua the privilege of strangling themselves with silk, but it turned out to be a symbolic gesture as they were hung in a dungeon. For Sushun who proved to be her true rival, he was beheaded in public on November 8th in a cabbage market. Now edicts proclaims empress dowager Cixi would quote “should in person administer the government and by assisted by a counselor or counselors, to be chosen from among the princes of the highest order, and immediately allied to the throne”. Thus Empress Dowager Cixi with Prince Gong as her chief adviser became the new ruler of the Qing dynasty.    Now coming back to a point I made quite awhile back, I think during the first episode of the series, Karl Marx predicted in 1853 that the Taiping rebellion would cripple British trade in China and he was quite wrong, at least initially. Ironically, the civil war severed the internal trade networks within China causing merchants to dramatically look to external trade thus booming British trade. Figures rose about 30 percent from 1860-1861, but then another large event unfolded, another civil war, this time in America. Britain was thus trapped between two large civil wars. British commerce relied heavily upon both these nations. The United States, aka King Cotton in the south, provided the cotton for British textiles, which they sold in the far east. ¾'s of Britain cotton came from the US south and because of the tricky political situation now Britain could not afford to deal with those southerners lest they get caught up in the civil war. Now until the cotton dried up from the US, Britain was able to undersell the Chinese domestic cotton market, but with the outbreak of the war, the prices rose too high and now the Chinese were not buying their stuff. British exports dropped dramatically, causing textile factories to shut down. Cotton was just one part of the conundrum, because alongside it, the Americans consumed around 2/3rd of the green tea purchased by British merchants from China. Thus the British tea and textile trade was being torn to bits.   There was one gleaming light of hope however. The new treaty ports in China offered some new opportunities. The British could trade between the ports, especially those along the Yangtze river. Hell the internal trade networks were shattered as a result of the civil war, but the British enjoyed steamship power along the rivers and the ability to go freely from port to port. Now Britain sought profit, to do so they needed to expand the Chinese markets, and this meant doing some business with the Taiping who held some of the good ports. Until now Britain had avoided open relations with the Taiping. Now on May 13th of 1861 Britain announced recognition of the confederacy meaning Britain would treat the south as a separate government contending for power and not a lawless rebellion. This meant Britain could loan money and purchase arms and supplies for the Confederacy. To the merchants in China this seemed to be the ideal situation that should be adopted there. Many called for treating the Taiping the same as the confederacy, hell the confederacy was recognized after mere months, while the Taiping had been around for 10 years. The house of commons debated the matter and after long a tedious back and forths it was decided the neutrality stance must be sustained, given however that the Taiping did not hinder British trade within the provinces they controlled.   Meanwhile Li Xiucheng's army was running rampant in Zhejiang province, taking the capital of Hangzhou in December of 1861 after over 8 weeks of siege. The city had 2.3 million inhabitants and it proved quite easy to starve them out. Li Xiucheng had his men fire arrows with messages into the city stating the people would not be harmed and would be given the choice to join the Taiping or be left to leave freely. As one Qing commander at Hangzhou put it “Because the Loyal King issued orders not to harm the people, the people didn't help fight against him … Thus, none of the people suffered at the hands of the longhairs, and they all turned around and blamed the Imperials for their afflictions.” Thus the Manchu garrison burnt themselves alive while Qing officials slit their throats, but the common people went unmolested, nice for a change. It also seems Li Xiucheng took notice of the horrifying atrocities performed by Zeng Guofan at Anqing and wanted to earn the high ground with the commoners by pointing out how terrible the Manchu were. He even let the Manchu and Qing officials in Hangzhou go free, though as I said many took the alternative path of suicide.    Hangzhou was the capital and lynchpin of Zhejiang province, an enormous blow to the Qing. But there was another city that was significant, Ningbo, a treaty port, on the other side of Hangzhou bay, and just due south of Shanghai. To go from Ningbo to Hangzhou by land was around 200 miles, roughly double the distance of that by ship. The Qing forces at Shanghai hoped Ningbo's close proximity would mean the foreigners might defend the city as well. But Bruce stamped that down pretty quick sending word to the consul of Ningbo that if the Taiping were to attack, the BRitish would not get involved. He also told Admiral hope “I do not think we can take upon ourselves the protection of Ningpo, we should not display British naval power near that city lest we get compromise ourselves in this civil contest”. Admiral Hope seems to have seen things differently as upon learning in may of 1861 that the Taiping were going to march on Ningbo, he dispatched Captain Roderick Dew in the 14 gunship Encounter to dissuade the rebels. Captain Dew was also told to try and make contact with any Taiping commanders nearest to Shanghai and to relay the same type of messages Parkes had when it came to Hankou. “Point out to the commander that the capture and destruction of the town of Ningpo would be extremely injurious to British trade and that he should desist from all hostile proceedings against the town. Don't commit yourself to the necessity of having recourse to force, but do remind him of what took place last year at Shanghai”.   After giving the veiled threat to the Taiping Captain Dew went into Ningbo and told the Qing officials to mount every possible defense they could. Dew was told by Hope that under no circumstances could he open fire on the Taiping, it really was just a bluff. But Hope also asked Dew to investigate Ningbo and figure out the quote “amount of auxiliary european force which you think sufficient for its defense”. It seems the real politik at play was this. Both Admiral Hope and Frederick Bruce were planning ahead for what they assumed would be a major policy change. Both men expected their government to change its mind and wanted to be ready at a whims notice to defend any British interests from the Taiping. But in essence as you can see their actions were also drawing in conflict with the Taiping, the old self fulfilling prophecy. Both men did not want to see the Qing overthrown by the Taiping, because they seemed the worse choice as far as trade was concerned. All the customs duties from treaty ports were being used by the Qing to pay the reparations to the British for the second opium war, ahaaaaa there it really is. If the Taiping took a port, well the British could expect no return, but to prop up the Qing meant an endless cash flow. Nonetheless the Taiping represented a large threat, the British simply did not have enough forces to defend all their interests for the meantime they had to play a sort of ballet between the Taiping and Qing.   Captain Dew ended up bringing 12 large cannons from the British armory at Shanghai and installed them on Ningpo's walls, figuring if it was not British manning them, well that didnt breach neutrality. But low and behold the Qing officials did not lift a finger to help defend the city, and why would they, if they made the situation worse perhaps the British would become more involved. When the Taiping approached Ningpo, the city emptied, well all those who could flee did. On November 26th the Taiping were 30 miles off from Ningpo and by December 2nd just a days march when the British sent a party to parley with them. The British pleaded for the Taiping to give the city one more week before assaulting it and they agreed to this for some unknown reason. On december 9th, 60,000 Taiping advanced in 2 columns towards the city gates as Taiping naval units rowed over to scale the walls from the sea. It was a relatively peaceful conquest as just about all Qing officials had fled prior. Of course the usual looting was done, but very little murders were performed. The French, American and British officials came to Ningpo to talk to the Taiping demanding they respect their trade privileges and the Taiping commanders agreed enthusiastically offering to execute anyone who dared lift a finger on any foreigner.  Thus for the Taiping this was an incredible victory and one step closer to establishing good relations with the foreigners.    1862 was a year of many unknowns for China, both Beijing and Nanjing were re-forming themselves and no one could accurately predict how the war would go. Zeng Guofan was building up his Xiang army now using Anqing as an HQ. His power base was now Anhui province. To the east, Li Xiucheng controlled Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, nearly a quarter of China's yearly income came from these combined territories. After grabbing Ningbo, the only logical step forward was, Shanghai. It was a gleaming gem, unbelievable revenues could be earned by its control. The past 2 years had shown Li Xiucheng that the British simply would not pay the Taiping proper recognition nor respect and so he sought to finally do something about it. Li Xiucheng began to prepare his army to return to Shanghai, this time not so lightly armed. Li XIucheng was never one to believe the foreigners could have ever been won over in the first place and now Hong Rengan's authority was widely diminished in Nanjing, as for out here in the east it was honestly Li Xiucheng's show.    As for the British, Ningbo seemed to not be trading much at all since the Taiping came, Anqing had fallen to Zeng Guofan and all the meanwhile Bruce was sending reports back home of endless Taiping atrocity stories whenever they took cities, most were fabricated. Bruce was trying to make parliament see that the stance of neutrality would eventually lead to the death of British trade. Harry Parkes also traveled back to Britain who would have a lot to say to the public about his time in China, his mistreatment afterall was the rationale for the burning of the summer palace. The very last deed he performed before sailing off was a last ditch attempt to stop the Taiping from approaching Shanghai, which they refused. In fact the negotiations had gone so terribly, one of Admiral Hope's commanders threatened to attack the rebels if they dared come near Shanghai.   Back to Zeng Guofan, he finally had Anqing, but now he faced the daunting need for more and more men. By taking Anqing he now gained the vast territory around it, holding tens of millions of people spreading towards the east. The Taiping still controlled many towns in northern Anhui and Chen Yucheng was in full retreat going downstream towards Nanjing. Everything east of Nanjing was pretty much a hopeless cause. Zeng Guofan's men were exhausted, they spent basically a year besieging Anqing, many wanted to go back home, morale was low. Zeng Guofan began to rebuild in Anqing using his own men as laborers. Under his direction they rebuilt the confucian academy and examination hall, repaired the walls and restored the markets. Next he set up relief stations to help the famine stricken population and helped them restore the agricultural output of the region. He also sent his brother Guoquan back to their homelands of Hunan to recruit another 6000 Hunanese soldiers, because the next push was going to be against Nanjing. Now Zeng Guofan was taking a bit of a risk sending his brother to do such a thing. There was a coup going on in Beijing, the Cixi Cersei Lannister one I spoke of, he did not know what the outcome was going to be from said coup and his actions could be judged as anti Qing since he was gaining more and more power independently from Beijing. Zeng Guofan already had a growing number of critics within Beijing who saw him as a growing threat to the central government. Thus he simply dispatched word back to the capital stating he needed to gather as many forces as he could to be able to march upon Nanjing to ride the dynasty of the Taiping menace. But this was all a facade, in order to actually defeat Nanjing, it had to be strangled from supplies, similar to ANqing. Yet Chen Yucheng loomed around in northern Anhui, and he was still yet to consolidate all of southern Anhui. He would need to take vast territory in southern Anhui towards Hangzhou in Zhejiang province and this would require colossal forces. But a strategy formed in his mind, he envisioned 3 separate armies attacking in unison: one from Anqing going east downriver to Nanjing; another led by Zuo Zongtang would march through Jiangxi into Zhejiang to smash Hangzhou; the last would march through Jiangsu and fight towards Suzhou and then Nanjing. But such feats required vast amounts of men, and he was beginning to think his homelands of Hunan were being drained dry of youthful men. Thus he cast aside his conservative methods for the first time and began to cast a wider net, he was going to trust a non Hunanese man to help him in his endeavors, one of my favorite figures in modern Chinese history, Li Hongzhang. Li Hongzhang was 38 years old at this time, a scholar from Anhui province and he was asked to help form a new provincial militia that could supplement Zengs Hunanese one. Just like Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang was a Hanlin scholar, an elite who scored top of the examination system. He was 11 years younger to Zeng Guofan, his father literally passed the Jinshi examination in Beijing in the same group as Zeng Guofan in 1838. The two men became close early on, when Li arrived in Beijing in 1844, fresh from passing his provincial examination, it was Zeng Guofan who agreed to serve as his teacher to help prepare him for the Jinshi, which he passed with distinction in 1847. They were tied by friendship through Li's father, making Zeng Guofan something like an uncle to him, but even more than that, Zeng Guofan was his teacher and mentor. Within the Confucian culture, a student and teacher were akin to a son and father.   Despite such close ties, it took Zeng Guofan a long time to come to the point where he would trust Li Hongzhang with his own army. Zeng Guofan knew the man was brilliant, he also knew he was ambitious. Li's older brother served on Zeng Guoan's staff, but when Li Hongzhang came to Zeng Guofan's military HQ in Hunan in 1858 looking for employment he was turned away. He was not just turned away, he was literally ignored for over a month. Yes Li spent a month hanging around until he got so frustrated he demanded Zeng Guofan given him a answer, which Zeng did, through an aid with some sarcasm he said to Li “perhaps the Hunan army was a bit to shallow a beach in which to harbor so large a ship as Li”. What Zeng was doing and would continue to do for a few years was to break Li's arrogance. He did this by various means, such as having guards drag Li literally out of bed if he ever overslept. Zeng was trying to toughen the man up, to test his grit. Li for his part hung in there, trying to convince Zeng of his loyalty and humility. They got in fights of course and this led Li to leave for a time, but by 1862 their relationship was solid and Zeng either through his trust in the man or in desperation entrusted him with basically being his second. Now there were some negatives to all of this. Zeng Guofan had very experienced military commanders at this point, much more experiences than Li Hongzhang, but Zeng Guofan was a scholar more than anything else and he valued Li Hongzhangs hanlin scholarship above all else.   In early 1862, Li Hongzhang began to form a regional militia using the same model as the Xiang army, which would be known as the Anhui army. He performed the same type of recruitment scheme, going first to his home district, forming companies of troops from the same homes to serve officers who they had connections to. Several thousand Anhui commoners were brought to Anqing by February to begin training under the guidance of veteran officers of the Xiang army. This new army would have the same structure, same training and for all intensive purposes was a mirror image of the Xiang army. The only real difference was that Li Hongzhang took orders from Zeng Guofan whom was supposed to be taking orders from Beijing but was increasingly becoming more and more independent. Empress Dowager Cixi and Prince Gong basically had no choice, but to allow Zeng Guofan his autonomy, because he was proving to be one of the very few commanders capable of dealing defeats to the Taiping. In November they issued edicts appointing Zeng Guofan as the governor-general and imperial commissioner of Anhui, Jiangsu and Jiangxi alongside military control over Zhejiang. This was some pretty crazy stuff, he basically controlled 4 of the richest and most densely populated provinces.    Zeng Guofan received the news of his new appointments at the same time as the news of what occurred during the coup, he was pretty surprised to say the least. Control over Zhejiang was a miserable part of the news, as it was literally being attacked with Hangzhou and Ningbo falling. He was a bit overwhelmed by it all and wrote in his diary “This power is too great, my stature will be too high, and my undeserved reputation has outgrown itself. This terrifies me to the extreme.” Despite his anxiety over it all, Zeng Guofan set to work and basically ordered his subordinates to perform a complete takeover of the civil administration of eastern China. Zeng Guofan's top subordinates became the individual governors of each province under him with Li Hongzhang receiving Jiangsu, Zuo Zongtang Zhejiang and two other proteges taking Jiangxi and Anhui. Now Zeng Guofan was able to redirect tax revenue from the provinces under his control, meaning he could hire and supply more troops.    I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. Emperor Xianfeng was dead and Empress Dowager Cixi was in charge. Zeng Guofan was making a ton of progress, but there simply was not enough men so he had his student Li Hongzhang form a new Anhui army.  

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Got a hunched back? Wanting to prevent the hump? DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the meat of excessive curvature of the upper back, and how it can lead to postural and muscular compensations, breathing dysfunction, as well as sensory deficits. With a focus on posture, they dive into the Upper Cross Syndrome and Lower cross Syndrome as concepts that may simplify muscular compensations that are typically associated with the Dowager's Hump. By explaining the non-genetical roots of the Dowager's Hump, they provide empowerment to the idea that its musculoskeletal associations allow the hump to be reversed with movement every 30 minutes, posterior chain strengthening, front-body opening, and balance work! Finally, they take you through quick 5 minute recommendations to prevent the hump! Let's tune in! FREE KNEE MASTERCLASS: Downloadable PDF e-books, Understand Knee Pain & Diagnoses & Learn What Truly Helps to Relieve Knee Pain! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 0:45 - What is Osgood Schlatter? 03:47 - It's an overuse, chronic injury. 05:35 - What the research says 07:32 - Activity modulation 08:01 - Importance of warm ups and cool downs + exercises‌‌ 11:57 - Specificity of physical therapy 1‌‌‌‌3:44 - Single leg dynamic work 14:40 - Explosive Movement & the extension mechanism Watch Episode 202 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode202/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tobpodcast/message

Got a hunched back? Wanting to prevent the hump? DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the meat of excessive curvature of the upper back, and how it can lead to postural and muscular compensations, breathing dysfunction, as well as sensory deficits. With a focus on posture, they dive into the Upper Cross Syndrome and Lower cross Syndrome as concepts that may simplify muscular compensations that are typically associated with the Dowager's Hump. By explaining the non-genetical roots of the Dowager's Hump, they provide empowerment to the idea that its musculoskeletal associations allow the hump to be reversed with movement every 30 minutes, posterior chain strengthening, front-body opening, and balance work! Finally, they take you through quick 5 minute recommendations to prevent the hump! Let's tune in! Looking for gym equipment? PRX performance has got you covered with a variety of gym equipment that you can easily store in a compact and easily accessible manner. Grab your PRX equipment now! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:58 - Why is the hunchback more prevalent these days? 03:47 - Upper cross syndrome & lower cross syndrome 04:40 - Potential Consequences of Dowager's hump 06:35 - The hump is not genetic 0‌‌8:41 - Rise in generalized kyphosis 10:20 - Your 5-minute hack to help your hump! 13:37 - Mobility & Strengthening exercises 17:34 - Multidirectional approach with balance work! 19:40 - Try moving for 2-5 minutes on the ground? Watch Episode 196 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode196/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tobpodcast/message

The BFGs meet up with the Elven brothers that will lead them to the Mistmaster, but first they need help defending their Domain as Saesha's Destiny gets a bit more complicated as she is confronted by the Dowager from her past! Catch all new episodes of D4 LIVE every SunD4y at 4p PST/7p EST on twitch.tv/d4rpg and the Podcast releases to every Friday! For more info visit d4dndrpg.com

The very first listener/supporter Q&A!On special episode number 1, we sifted through hundreds of questions submitted on Instagram and decided to answer these 10:1) How to get rid of knots under the shoulder blades?2) How to help Jumpers knee or Quad Tendonitis?3) Managing your round neck or Dowager's Hump.4) How to get fit while dealing with a painful disc herniation!5) The best exercises or strategies to strengthen the feet and relieve plantar fascia pain.6) How to manage Tennis Elbow.7) How to workout and manage with a painful bunion or big toe pain.8) How to address back pain and stiffness during or after a round of GOLF.9) Ideas to help alleviate shoulder impingement and rotator cuff pain.10) and How to improve an Anterior Pelvic Tilt & handle a spondylolisthesis. The first of many Q&As. We hope you get something from this episode. Leave us a comment and review if this helped in some way. Cheers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theanatomyoftherapy?fan_landing=true)

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. When aired in the United Kingdom, the television series was initially titled Gun Law, later reverting to Gunsmoke. The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time." The television series ran for 20 seasons from 1955 to 1975 and lasted for 635 episodes. At the end of its run in 1975, Los Angeles Times columnist Cecil Smith wrote: "Gunsmoke was the dramatization of the American epic legend of the west. Our own Iliad and Odyssey, created from standard elements of the dime novel and the pulp Western as romanticized by Buntline, Harte, and Twain. It was ever the stuff of legend." Radio series (1952–1961) In the late 1940s, CBS chairman William S. Paley, a fan of the Philip Marlowe radio series, asked his programming chief, Hubell Robinson, to develop a hardboiled Western series, a show about a "Philip Marlowe of the Old West". Robinson instructed his West Coast CBS Vice President, Harry Ackerman, who had developed the Philip Marlowe series, to take on the task. Ackerman and his scriptwriters, Mort Fine and David Friedkin, created an audition script called "Mark Dillon Goes to Gouge Eye" based on one of their Michael Shayne radio scripts, "The Case of the Crooked Wheel" from the summer of 1948. Two versions were recorded. The first, recorded in June 1949, was very much like a hardboiled detective series and starred Michael Rye (credited as Rye Billsbury) as Dillon; the second, recorded in July 1949, starred Straight Arrow actor Howard Culver in a more Western, lighter version of the same script. CBS liked the Culver version better, and Ackerman was told to proceed. A complication arose, though; Culver's contract as the star of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another Western series. The project was shelved for three years, when producer Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston discovered it while creating an adult Western series of their own. Macdonnell and Meston wanted to create a radio Western for adults, in contrast to the prevailing juvenile fare such as The Lone Ranger and The Cisco Kid. Gunsmoke was set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the thriving cattle days of the 1870s. Dunning notes, "The show drew critical acclaim for unprecedented realism.

The girls discuss kinks. Most importantly, they discuss the following: When did they learn they needed to pee after sex? What's the difference between a sandwich fetish and a sandwich kink? Does one of our hosts have a Dowager's Hump? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canwebeyourgirlfriend/support

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This week, Allison and Max tell the stories of two Badass Bitches from Asia. One gave birth to a form of writing that would eventually give us epics like Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings; The other pulled herself up by the bootstraps, all the way to the pinnacle of Chinese authority, and guided a nation into the future: Murasaki Shikibu and The Empress Dowager Cixi. / This episode originally aired on March 21, 2016 / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

"Box 13," starring Alan Ladd - January 16, 1949. Episode titled "The Dowager and Dan Holiday." Mrs. Matilda Courtland, one of the wealthiest women in the world, announces her engagement to Dan Holiday! No one is more surprised than Dan!

Johnny is called to find an inexpensive piece of art with sentimental value to a wealthy client. Original Air Date: January 25, 1959 When making your travel plans, remember http://www.johnnydollarair.com Read more ...