# cervical (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cervical. Page: Feed: --- ## Vagus Nerve and the Upper Cervical Spine _2026-08-04 · Lifeline to Vitality_ The connection between the Vagus Nerve and the Upper Cervical Spine. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/19598167-vagus-nerve-and-the-upper-cervical-spine.mp3) ## The Fundamentals of Balance _2026-07-29 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Equilibrioception, or your sense of balance, requires a complex interaction between different sensory systems. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/19563996-the-fundamentals-of-balance.mp3) ## Is it OK to Take an Anti-inflammatory Following an Adjustment? _2026-06-30 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Whether painful or not, is it OK to take an anti-inflammatory (NSAID) if muscles are sore following an adjustment? Let’s unpack this... Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/19335903-is-it-ok-to-take-an-anti-inflammatory-following-an-adjustment.mp3) ## Hypoglossal Nerve and the Upper Cervical Spine _2026-06-16 · Lifeline to Vitality_ The connection between the Hypoglossal Nerve and the Upper Cervical Spine. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/19335798-hypoglossal-nerve-and-the-upper-cervical-spine.mp3) ## [The State of STIs](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/the-state-of-stis) _2026-06-11 · Sex+Health_ The latest statistics on STIs offer some good news—chlamydia cases are down for the second year and gonorrhea cases are down for a third year. Unfortunately, congenital syphilis increased for the 12th year in a row. Fred Wyand reflects on this news with ASHA interim CEO Becca Karpinski, in a wide ranging discussion on the current state of STIs in the U.S. Listen to learn about new options in STI… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/The_State_of_Sexual_Health.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## Shift in Perception _2026-06-09 · Lifeline to Vitality_ At all times, the brain is comparing what should be happening in the body to what is actually happening in the body. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/19301198-shift-in-perception.mp3) ## Cranial Nerve/Spine Connection _2026-06-05 · Lifeline to Vitality_ “If there is a breakdown in communication anywhere along that nerve cycle, miscommunication can happen throughout.” Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/19301092-cranial-nerve-spine-connection.mp3) ## Ligaments: Keeping the Upper Cervical Spine in Check _2026-04-28 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Ligaments of the upper cervical spine play a major role in proprioception and sensory function. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/19084075-ligaments-keeping-the-upper-cervical-spine-in-check.mp3) ## [More than a Feeling: How Pleasure Makes Us Healthier and Happier](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/more-than-a-feeling-how-pleasure-makes-us-healthier-and-happier) _2026-04-20 · Sex+Health_ In this episode we chat with Dr. Suelyn Hall, author of How To Get A-Head, Secrets to Male Sexual Pleasure From a Female Urologist . The book goes into more than just technique, as Dr. Hall looks at what drives male pleasure on every level, even considering how cultural norms, mental health, and our own history converge in the wonderful, sometimes chaotic mind-body dynamic. (Don't worry, we talk… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/UrologyPod.m4a?dest-id=4899740) ## Adapt More, Compensate Less _2026-04-14 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Adaptability is an evident sign that the Nerve System is functioning optimally. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18995630-adapt-more-compensate-less.mp3) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QKwsLwFRpt6r) _2026-04-14 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## 3 Most Common Reactions to an Adjustment _2026-03-18 · Lifeline to Vitality_ As nerve integrity improves, this can manifest in multiple ways. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18869483-3-most-common-reactions-to-an-adjustment.mp3) ## Why is the Pediatric Upper Cervical Spine Susceptable to Spinal Injury? _2026-02-24 · Lifeline to Vitality_ The pediatric spine has particular characteristics that make it vulnerable to a vertebral subluxation. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18733686-why-is-the-pediatric-upper-cervical-spine-susceptable-to-spinal-injury.mp3) ## Chiropractic and Stroke _2026-02-17 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Let’s look at some research surrounding the question: Does a Chiropractic adjustment cause a stroke? Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18670878-chiropractic-and-stroke.mp3) ## [A Conversation with Sexual Health Researcher Dr. Keosha T. Bond](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-sexual-health-researcher-dr-keosha-t-bond) _2026-02-04 · Sex+Health_ Welcome to our master class with Keosha T. Bond, EdD, MPH, CHES. Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health and Social Medicine at CUNY School of Medicine, Dr. Bond has centered her work on the complex intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and racial equity among marginalized populations. In this episode, she discusses her award-winning research that highlights the impact of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/Interview_with_Keosha_Bond.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## Immunity and the Upper Cervical Spine _2026-01-27 · Lifeline to Vitality_ The connection between Immunity and the Upper Cervical Spine. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18580102-immunity-and-the-upper-cervical-spine.mp3) ## [What Health Care Providers Should Know About HPV Screening with Self Collection](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/what-health-care-providers-should-know-about-hpv-screening-with-self-collection) _2026-01-13 · Sex+Health_ The American Cancer Society recently released new guidelines for cervical cancer screening that include HPV testing with self collected samples. In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Perkins, MD, MSc, from Tufts University Medical School about what's different in these new guidelines and how HPV testing with self collection can help get more women screened. Resources American Cancer Society Updated… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/What_Providers_Should_Know_About_HPV_Screening_With_Self_Collection_with_Rebecca_Perkins.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## [One-Two Punch: FDA Approves Two New Drugs to Treat Gonorrhea](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/one-two-punch-fda-approves-two-new-drugs-to-treat-gonorrhea) _2026-01-10 · Sex+Health_ The FDA recently approved two new medications to treat gonorrhea and they are sorely needed. Give a listen as infectious diseases expert Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo explains why the new drugs are so important in providing a more convenient, oral treatment option against an infection that is increasingly resistant to other therapies. About our guest: In 2023, Dr. Marrazzo was appointed as the sixth… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/MarrazzoPod_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## [Learn About HPV Screening with Self Collection with Rebecca Perkins](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/what-patients-should-know-about-hpv-screening-with-self-collection) _2026-01-05 · Sex+Health_ With HPV vaccination and regular screening, we have the tools we need to eliminate cervical cancer. Now we have a new tool—HPV screening with self collected samples. We invited Dr. Rebecca Perkins from Tufts University Medical School to talk about this new screening tool and its potential to help get more women screened and prevent cervical cancer. Learn more about HPV screening with self… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/What_Patients_Should_Know_About_HPV_Screening_with_Self_Collection_with_Rebecca_Perkins.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## There Is Nothing 'Acute About Chronic Inflammation _2026-01-02 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Persistent muscle strain caused by a vertebral subluxation leads to a shift in the inflammatory response. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18431228-there-is-nothing-acute-about-chronic-inflammation.mp3) ## How Many Adjustments Will it Take? _2025-12-16 · Lifeline to Vitality_ This is a common question and is difficult to answer concretely. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18286532-how-many-adjustments-will-it-take.mp3) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h0McmmOvLa5P) _2025-12-16 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## Dysafferentation and the Upper Cervical Spine _2025-12-02 · Lifeline to Vitality_ The connection between Dysafferentation and the Upper Cervical Spine Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18286416-dysafferentation-and-the-upper-cervical-spine.mp3) ## Three Most Common Effects of a Verterbal Subluxation _2025-11-24 · Lifeline to Vitality_ A vertebral subluxation alters posture, exacerbates inflammation, and increases the production of stress hormones. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18225412-three-most-common-effects-of-a-verterbal-subluxation.mp3) ## Self-Adjustment? _2025-11-20 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Your body is constantly adjusting itself when you stretch, move and rest. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18225325-self-adjustment.mp3) ## Can I Have Chiropractic Care After Spine Surgery? _2025-11-10 · Lifeline to Vitality_ It is permissible to adjust above or below a surgically modified area of the spine. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18070601-can-i-have-chiropractic-care-after-spine-surgery.mp3) ## [One for the Boys](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/one-for-the-boys) _2025-11-04 · Sex+Health_ This episode focuses on the state of boys and young men, with a special look at their mental health. Give a listen to our conversation with Dennis Barbour as we discuss the challenges male youth seem to be grappling with as they navigate contemporary society. Mr. Barbour is the President and CEO of the Partnership for Male Youth, the only national organization that has a singular focus on the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/Dennis_Barbor_podcast.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## How Does Chiropractic Work? _2025-11-03 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Chiropractic works because your body works. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18070523-how-does-chiropractic-work.mp3) ## What Does Chiropractic Cure? _2025-10-25 · Lifeline to Vitality_ “There is but one cure in disease; the body's ability to heal itself.” Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/18070455-what-does-chiropractic-cure.mp3) ## Is Chiropractic Scientific? _2025-09-30 · Lifeline to Vitality_ While Chiropractic philosophy and art are unique to the profession, its science is universally accepted in many healthcare disciplines. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17911470-is-chiropractic-scientific.mp3) ## [Dating Apps and STI Notifications](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/dating-apps-and-sti-notifications) _2025-09-16 · Sex+Health_ People use apps to find someone to date or hook up, nothing new there, but what about using apps to notify someone when they need to think about STI testing and prevention services? It's happening (permission based, of course), and we're exploring this today with Morgan Finke, the Communications Coordinator with Public Health Madison & Dane County in Wisconsin, and we want to talk to Morgan… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/DatingAppsSTIS.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## Is Stress Good or Bad? _2025-09-16 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Stress is a part of life, no matter who you are. The ability to overcome stress gives meaning to our life experience. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17755150-is-stress-good-or-bad.mp3) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7TcuZx9oK1pG) _2025-09-16 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## Distorted Communication Between Your Brain and Body _2025-09-03 · Lifeline to Vitality_ A vertebral subluxation interferes with the way nerves control and regulate your body. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17755070-distorted-communication-between-your-brain-and-body.mp3) ## [Trends in Syphilitic Uveitis with Dr. Meghan Berkenstock](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/trends-in-syphilitic-uveitis-with-dr-meghan-berkenstock) _2025-08-04 · Sex+Health_ We've had a lot of discussions on this podcast around syphilis, especially the alarming rates of the infection in newborns, but today we're talking about syphilis and ocular (or eye) infections, in particular syphilitic uveitis , a disease affecting the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. It's not very common, but it has been increasing in recent years and can severely damage one's vision if not… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/Uviatis_podcast.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## What is the Difference Between a Chiropractor and a Physical Therapist? _2025-07-29 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Chiropractic does not treat symptoms through physical, mental or pharmacological modalities. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17390124-what-is-the-difference-between-a-chiropractor-and-a-physical-therapist.mp3) ## Why is Chiropractic "Alternative"? _2025-07-15 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Chiropractic is alternative because it offers another choice in healthcare. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17288913-why-is-chiropractic-alternative.mp3) ## [STIs in Native Communities: A Conversation with the National Indian Health Board](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/stis-in-native-communities-a-conversation-with-the-national-indian-health-board) _2025-07-07 · Sex+Health_ Today we're talking about Native Americans and sexual health, with an emphasis on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). With any group, conversations on these topics can always come around to a discussion of culture, societal norms and expectations, and so on but there is really a great deal we can explore when talking about Native communities because of the rich diversity within this population… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/Edited_Lacey_Wind_and_Audrianna_Marzette_Audio_Only_Recording.m4a?dest-id=4899740) ## Is Chiropractic Care Safe? _2025-07-01 · Lifeline to Vitality_ If Chiropractic is unsafe, you would imagine that a Chiropractor’s malpractice insurance would reflect that. Let's take a look… Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17288766-is-chiropractic-care-safe.mp3) ## Make America Healthy Again: The Vital Role of Chiropractic Providing Cost-Effective Healthcare _2025-06-17 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Chiropractic care is a preventive healthcare measure that can lead to long-term savings by reducing the need for costly interventions… Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17170943-make-america-healthy-again-the-vital-role-of-chiropractic-providing-cost-effective-healthcare.mp3) ## [So That The People May Live](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/so-that-the-people-may-live) _2025-06-10 · Sex+Health_ Compared to the U.S. overall, Native Americans/Alaska Natives have higher rates of syphilis but the disparity is most shocking with congenital syphilis (when newborns contract the infection). What's driving these infections in Native communities, and what can we do to reverse the tide? We explore this with our guest, Meghan Curry O'Connell, a citizen of the Cherokee nation, who's a physician and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/OConnel_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## How Can Two Small Bones Effect the Whole Spine? _2025-06-03 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Adjusting the upper cervical spine does in fact produce great things when it comes to the health of the entire spine. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17170884-how-can-two-small-bones-effect-the-whole-spine.mp3) ## [Sex Ed Miss Frizzle](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/sex-ed-miss-frizzle) _2025-05-23 · Sex+Health_ Is romance dead? Is sex passé? How do we even start talking with our partners about intimacy and pleasure? Let's add a convo about STI testing and prevention to the mix, too. Who can guide us to talk about all this? Julia Fowlkes, aka Sex Ed Miss Frizzle , that's who! Join us for a humorous and informative journey with our guest, who describes herself as "Just a broad who wants to talk about the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/Sex-ed-Miss-Frizzle.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## Make America Healthy Again: The Vital Role of Chiropractic in Reducing Mental Stress _2025-05-20 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Mental stress can contribute to bodily ailments. And bodily stress can intensify mental conditions. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17109014-make-america-healthy-again-the-vital-role-of-chiropractic-in-reducing-mental-stress.mp3) ## Make America Healthy Again: The Vital Role of Chiropractic in Enhancing Sleep and Quality of Life _2025-05-06 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Sleep is essential for recovery, mental clarity, immune function and overall health. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/17108934-make-america-healthy-again-the-vital-role-of-chiropractic-in-enhancing-sleep-and-quality-of-life.mp3) ## Make America Healthy Again: The Vital Role of Chiropractic in Boosting Immune Function _2025-04-15 · Lifeline to Vitality_ A properly functioning Nerve System is paramount to immune system function. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/16966302-make-america-healthy-again-the-vital-role-of-chiropractic-in-boosting-immune-function.mp3) ## Chiropractic Doesn’t Treat Symptoms? How Can This Be? _2025-03-21 · Lifeline to Vitality_ "Chiropractors adjust causes instead of treating effects…” Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/16830057-chiropractic-doesn-t-treat-symptoms-how-can-this-be.mp3) ## [Continuing the Conversation on Doxy PEP](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/continuing-the-conversation-on-doxy-pep) _2025-03-12 · Sex+Health_ In this episode of our doxy PEP series, we continue the conversation with Maxfield Haynes, discussing how to talk with your provider and how to know if doxy PEP is right for you. Doxy PEP—or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis—is a sexual health strategy that involves taking an oral antibiotic after sex to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Doxy PEP is the first new prevention method… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/SecondDoxy_podmp3.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## Make America Healthy Again: The Vital Role of Chiropractic in Supporting Nervous System Function _2025-03-04 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Chiropractic supports Nerve System function by removing a major hindrance to its expression. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/16575782-make-america-healthy-again-the-vital-role-of-chiropractic-in-supporting-nervous-system-function.mp3) ## [A Patient Perspective on Doxy PEP](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/a-patients-perspective-on-doxy-pep) _2025-02-18 · Sex+Health_ Doxy PEP —or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis—is a sexual health strategy that involves taking an oral antibiotic after sex to prevent chlamydia , gonorrhea , and syphilis . Doxy PEP is the first new prevention method for bacterial STIs, and many experts believe it will be an important tool in our fight against this epidemic. In this episode, we speak to Oscar Alexis to get the patient's… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/A_Patient_Perspective_Doxy_PEP.mp3?dest-id=4899740) ## Make America Healthy Again: The Vital Role of Chiropractic Care for Comprehensive Health and Wellness _2025-02-18 · Lifeline to Vitality_ Chiropractic care is focused on helping your body make the most effective use of your Nerve System. And this means all of your Nerve System; not just the nerves that modulate pain. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/16575730-make-america-healthy-again-the-vital-role-of-chiropractic-care-for-comprehensive-health-and-wellness.mp3) ## Make America Healthy Again: The Vital Role of Chiropractic in Reducing Dependency on Opioids and Other Medications _2025-02-04 · Lifeline to Vitality_ So where does Chiropractic care fit in the opioid epidemic? How does Chiropractic help manage pain? Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/340628/episodes/16490555-make-america-healthy-again-the-vital-role-of-chiropractic-in-reducing-dependency-on-opioids-and-other-medications.mp3) ## [Cervical Cancer Survivor Series—Advice from Survivors](https://ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87.libsyn.com/cervical-cancer-survivor-seriesadvice-from-survivors) _2025-01-22 · Sex+Health_ In honor of Cervical Health Awareness Month, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition presents the Cervical Cancer Survivor Series. Across eight episodes, we share stories from cervical cancer survivors across the country, touching on topics including diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, as well as advice for others whose lives are impacted by this preventable disease. We also talked to providers… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ab41857e-ac56-425a-8da6-c06c264faf87/2015337959-asha_sexual_health-cervical-cancer-survivor-seriesadvice-from-survivors.mp3?dest-id=4899740)