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The One Body Wellness PodcastLabour and the BodyLearn a little bit about labour and what it could look and feel like. I’ve also included a few hot tips on how your partner can best support you, and what the babe’s body goes through as well. So looking forward to all those 2025 births to come!Some tips for partners during labor? Sacral rocking: lay on your side, have someone put a hand on your lower back bone, your sacrum and rock you back and forth for 5 minutes.Belly lift: during contractions, have someone stand behind you putting their hands on your...2025-01-1109 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastPregnancy and The BodyIf you're pregnant, thinking about being pregnant, or have been pregnant, learn how manual osteopathy can help support you, and make a huge difference toward a comfortable existence. Contact Nicole Settimi, DOMP, RMTwww.onebodywellness.canicole@onebodywellness.caFollow us on instagram @one.body.wellness for more health and wellness information and start a conversation with Nicole! If you have a specific health concern you’d like me to address on my podcast, or you’d like to be a guest, email me.2023-06-0408 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastThe Power of the Vagus NerveThe vagus nerve is arguably the most important nerve in our entire body. And the nerve that holds the most power over our digestive system, our heart, our breath and our thoughts. In this episode, I explain some of the functions of the vagus nerve, why it's important we support vagal tone and what you can do at home to help your nervous system function. This episode is a brief rundown of the vagus nerve - there is so much more information that I could have provided in this episode, which will likely mean I'll...2022-12-1010 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastBONUS - RSV, Covid & the Flu, What to KnowI've put out a bonus episode on the three major viruses (RSV, covid, flu) circulating this season. I briefly describe what to look for in your child, should they be showing symptoms of an illness, and when to seek medical attention. This episode does not take the place of medical advice. Use your strong intuition if you feel something is off, and get your babe in front of a medical professional.Where to find Nicole Settimi:www.onebodywellness.ca@one.body.wellnessnicole@onebodywellness.ca2022-11-1610 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastWhiplashSymptoms of whiplash after a motor vehicle accident can be complicated. There are a few things you may want to know about your symptoms, or lack of symptoms, directly after an accident.Don't hesitate to receive care after an injury or accident. Healthcare providers can help make a world of difference in your recovery. Don't forget! Just because there was no damage to your car, doesn’t mean there is no damage to you. How your car absorbs shock and force is not an indication of how you do. Make sure you head right to the...2022-06-2207 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastFrozen ShoulderHave you ever had a shoulder that just wouldn’t move? There could be a number of reasons why! But today I’m talking about ‘Frozen Shoulder.’Adhesive capsulitis is very often described as frozen shoulder. It shows up clinically when someone has pain in their shoulder that gets worse over time. The reason frozen shoulder is term you may have heard before is because it takes a long time for someone to recover from this and normally they are unable to move their arm. Adhesive capsulitis is where the shoulder capsule adheres to the head of the hume...2022-04-2807 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastAsthmaAsthma is a chronic pulmonary condition affecting 4 million Canadians. We’ve all become hyper aware of the acute respiratory conditions that could affect our bodies during this global pandemic. Those dealing with chronic pulmonary conditions like asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, are acutely aware of the impacts that not being able to breathe well, can have on the human body. Nicole condenses information about asthma, from the manual osteopathic lense, in this quick dose episode. Contact Nicole Settimi, DOMP, RMTwww.onebodywellness.canicole@onebodywellness.ca@one.body.wellness2022-04-1507 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastCarpal Tunnel SyndromeVery often misdiagnosed, and misguided, this condition is specifically due to an overuse and repetitive strain style injury in the wrist, and specifically affecting the median nerve through the carpal tunnel. The main cause of carpal tunnel syndrome or median nerve compression, is repetitive motions over a long period of time. People who work at a desk, on a computer, people who work with electronics, in a factory doing repetitive movements even massage therapists. As well, when stress is associated with these movements, so if you’re working and highly stressed, or consistently stressed, your chances of developing a re...2022-02-1606 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastThe Chinese Body ClockThe Chinese Body Clock is used by practitioners as an assessment tool to see where disease or dysfunction might be present. The basis of this clock is that it reflects the times at which each of our organs is functioning at its peak, so that we might be able to understand more about how to support our bodies, but also how to recognize patterns of dysfunction. It helps us understand how we can optimize our day to support our organs, rest when we need to and recover well. Listen to understand what times of day are associated...2022-01-2211 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastCranial OsteopathyNicole gives a quick dose of anatomy, technique and treatment when it comes to craniosacral therapy and how everything is once again, completely interconnected.Health Topic: Cranial OsteopathyTips from an Osteopathic Perspective: From an osteopathic perspective, every cranium is very unique. Trauma, lifestyle, physiology, pathology and genetics all play important roles in the asymmetries that impact the cranial and cranial rhythm. Any dysfunction or variation in our sacral region will cause a mirroring affect in our cranium as well. Another example of how our body is all connected and how o...2021-11-0509 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastThe TMJ and Hip BonesToday I am using this space to talk about the relationship between our jaw and our hips. How could these structures possibly be connected and why is that even important?Health Topic: The Link Between the TMJ and our hip bonesTips from an Osteopathic Perspective: Be conscious of clenching your jaw, choose to do self massage techniques in your temporal regions, deep hip stretches and cat/cow postures can help. Be conscious of posture while seated, and use a pillow in between legs at night. THE TAKE A...2021-09-1806 min
MUVE Forward294: Navigating Diet CultureMichelle is joined by her friend and colleague Nicole Settimi today. An RMT, Manual Osteopath and Business Owner, Nicole has been dissecting diet culture over the last few years. So, Nicole and Michelle answer a listener question. From a listener: My friend often talks about her weight and although I want to be a supportive friend in her process, I find it very triggering against the work I’m doing around my own body image and diet culture. How do I be a good friend while respecting my own boundaries?How can we support our fri...2021-09-1625 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastSeasonal AllergiesHealth Topic: Seasonal AllergiesWhat is it?: Irritation and immune responses from environmental factors such as trees, grass and weeds.Symptoms: Congestion, runny nose, loss of smell, itchy eyes and sneezing.Causes and Risk Factors: Trees, grass and weeds, specifically pollen.Tips from an Osteopathic Perspective: Ways to help support lymph and liver function today? Dry skin brushing, tongue scraping, deep belly breathing, even crocodile breath, inversions, so getting those legs up against the wall for ten minutes a day, and walking, as well...2021-07-2609 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastLyme DiseaseHealth Topic: Lyme diseaseWhat is it?: A bacterial infection caused by black-legged ticks Symptoms: Symptoms can be varied and complex and include physical and cognitive issues Causes and Risk Factors: Black legged tickDiagnosis and Treatment: Antibiotics and treating symptoms Tips from an Osteopathic Perspective: As a manual osteopath, I am going to help address somatic dysfunctions, including cognitive function and the nervous system. I would constantly be asking questions about my patient’s symptoms and any c...2021-07-1508 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastEndometriosisHealth Topic: Endometriosis What is it?: Endometrial glands and cells appear outside of the uterine cavity, where they are supposed to live and stay. The most common locations for these ectopic (meaning an abnormal place or position) groupings are in the ovaries, the area between the uterus and the rectum and the uterosacral ligament.Symptoms: While an important proportion of women with this condition may be asymptomatic, patients with endometriosis often manifest severe dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain not associated with a menstrual cycle, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, infertility, painful defecation d...2021-07-0410 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastPainful PeriodsDysmenorrhea is a common condition associated with painful cramping in the uterus. 75% of people who menstruate experience painful periods. There are two types- Primary Dysmenorrhea is a condition where periods are painful but not linked to other gynecological concerns, and normally start right at the beginning of menses. Secondary Dysmenorrhea is the presence of pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis or another reproductive health issue and would have me considering a differential diagnosis. Dysmenorrhea is caused by an increased amount of prostaglandins in our menstrual fluid. When tissue is damaged or infected, prostaglandins are the hormones that cause a re...2021-06-1014 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastHeadachesWith so many people working from home, the increase in screen and phone time and our disturbances in sleep, I’ve been receiving inquiries on differential diagnoses for headaches.Many headaches can be hard to diagnose and treat. Manual osteopaths perform a full neurological exam and closely examine the neck as well. We use a pain guide that can help differentiate certain headaches, create an effective treatment for our patients and notice red flags and the need to seek medical attention.Health Topic: Headaches What is it?: There are many...2021-05-2312 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastGrief and The BodyGrieving is a stressful psychological and physical event. Feeling grief causes inflammation in the body, which can increase blood pressure and put us at risks for blood clots. When we experience grief, we are more vulnerable to viral and bacterial infection. From an osteopathic perspective, it is no surprise that we are currently experiencing a pandemic that is centered around, and weakens, our lungs and blood vessels. This is exactly where grief lies in our bodies. Learn about the two energetic disturbances that an experience like grief can cause and how our energy is affected by it. Ener...2021-05-1712 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastBrain Illness and The BodyMay is mental health awareness month, and awareness around mental wellness has never been more important. Although I do not have the training in treating psychological disorders, I do see physical manifestations of mental (brain) illness and I’m using this episode to talk about my clinical experience of the effects that brain illness has on our physical bodies. I also share a unique story about a patient living with multiple personality disorder. Health Topic: Brain Illness and the BodyWhat is it?: A brain illness is a dysfunction in the nat...2021-05-0613 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastCBD and PainChronic pain is very complex and difficult to treat. From a healthcare provider perspective, finding nonaddictive pain relief for our patients can be a challenge. Opioid use in Canada is at an all time high and the rate of overdose is disheartening and tragic. From someone who has benefited from the short term effects of an opioid and felt the longterm negative impacts, I was determined to find an alternative to managing the chronic pain I feel daily in my leg and ankle from a traumatic event in 2017.In this episode, I talk about some current research o...2021-05-0111 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastPlantar FasciitisHealth Topic: Plantar Fasciitis What is it?: The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue, a continuation of the calf muscles, that helps to form the arch of your foot and supports you while you walk. Symptoms: You may experience stabbing pain in the sole of your foot, or around your heel, first thing in the morning. You may feel worse after exercising or get aggravated from standing too long. Causes and Risk Factors: Running and bouncing activities can impact the pla...2021-04-2606 minThe One Body Wellness PodcastWho is Nicole Settimi and what is manual osteopathy?SHOW NOTES:Learn a little bit about Nicole Settimi and why she felt called to the manual osteopathy profession. Listen to the “why” behind Nicole’s decision to start a health and wellness podcast and how it might be helpful for you while navigating specific health concerns within the medical system. Nicole understands the health inequities in Canada, and we still have a long way to go before we all feel safe in care of the conventional medical system. Nicole explains the benefits of treating the body through a manual osteopath’s eyes; we...2021-04-2412 min
MUVE Forward134: Optimizing Functionality At A Cellular Level With Nicole SettimiOn today’s episode, I had the chance to interview one of my life long friends, Nicole Settimi. Nicole suffered serious brain trauma when she was only four years old and has since had a long history of various physical issues in her body. As a result of her past trauma, her passion for health and wellness - and feeling good, runs deep. I love Nicole’s drive and passion to continue growing her knowledge about every aspect of the human body and how it’s all connected and functions as one. She is extremely well educated on the function of the...2020-05-1945 min