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Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and builds up most of our body, fascia, bone tissue, cartilage, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, eyes, skin, nails, etc.

Free radicals are formed naturally when our cells break down the food we eat and convert it into energy – and every time we put any kind of stress on our bodies, free radicals are released. But too many free radicals lead to oxidative stress – a condition that can have major negative consequences for our health.
But what are free radicals, how do they affect the body, and what can you do to make sure your body doesn’t rust?

Did you know that the female body rebuilds itself twice a month? Carla Stecco, Professor of Anatomy, presented two major discoveries at the Fascia Research Congress 2018.

How is Fascia affected by what we are experiencing and why is Fascia the potential bridge to a new holistic understanding?

What is fascia? New research shows that connective tissue is more than that, a network with no beginning and no end, from the skin, through the whole body, into the smallest cell.

A living body is alive, it is full of life and a constant flow. But the whole modern understanding of the body is based from the beginning on the study of dead bodies.

How can a conversation have a healing effect and what role does the listener play in healing?

How does a societal wound differ from a personal trauma, and why is it important to have a climate of conversation that is open and focused on understanding rather than judgment?

What is it about Fascia and Fascia research that is so different – and what is a body?

How can you run on uneven terrain and be so sure-footed, jump over logs and rocks and keep your balance despite the uneven terrain? The answer is proprioception and Fascia.

Research in recent years is challenging previous ideas about what diseases are and why they occur. How big is the role of genetics and how important are environment and lifestyle?

How does the endocrine system work and how is the functioning of our body affected by our hormones?

Selenium is essential for an effective immune system by destroying free radicals, stimulating antibody production and T-cell function.

Fear can be paralyzing and lead us to make bad decisions or do stupid things.

After water, collagen is the most abundant component of connective tissue. Collagen makes up about 30% of the body’s protein.

“Fascia – the body’s network with no beginning and no end” is a documentary about how new research is turning our understanding of health, aches and pains upside down.

After water, collagen is the most abundant component of connective tissue. Collagen makes up about 30% of the body’s protein.

In the last few months alone, Fascia has been mentioned in completely new ways, in completely new contexts

All life requires water, everyone knows that! Our bodies contain between 60-80% water, depending on age, gender and body fat. Water is so common and obvious to us that it has somehow become uninteresting, a little too easy to research.

Probiotics are a supplement of good bacteria to help create a balanced gut flora and prevent bad bacteria from taking over. Healthy gut flora is essential for both our physical and mental health.

How can poor posture lead to various problems such as Frozen Shoulder?

Glutathione helps strengthen the immune system & is needed for other antioxidants to work effectively. It is one of the most powerful antioxidants the body has & promotes both digestion & bowel function.

New research on Fascia really turns some previous truths upside down.

Many people have heard that you can’t get rid of scars, and that’s obviously wrong.

But what is a scar, what does it mean for the Fascia as a whole and what is the connection between the physical scar and the memory & feeling of the injury or accident itself?

The immune system is the wall that protects against hostile attacks – but how does it work and what happens when it is attacked? Plus: 10 tips on how to strengthen your immune system.

Are our bodies trying to tell us something, and if so, what? What does it mean to feel, listen to your body and be present in the moment?

Fascia is an incredibly adaptable and malleable tissue. It remodels, reshapes, and strengthens or weakens according to the demands placed on it, i.e. according to the load it is subjected to. But if we don’t move, the tissue doesn’t regenerate.

Are our bodies trying to tell us something, and if so, what? What does it mean to feel, listen to your body and be present in the moment?

Disease is excess oxidation, Redox Physiology-excess of oxidation, greater than reduction

What scientific basis do we have behind our claims about Fascia?

How can you scientifically explain what happens during a Fascia treatment?

… and why is it so difficult to answer these questions based on the currently dominant scientific paradigm?

Together with Per Johansson, PhD in human ecology and historian of ideas, and Camilla Ranje Nordin, who has built the world’s largest research database on Fascia, we try to find out what scientific evidence there is for Fascia and Fascia treatment

David Lesondak has been working with manual therapy for over 25 years, specializing in myofascial pain. He has long tried to explain what Fascia is, as well as the benefits you get from treating various problems with Fascia treatment.

What is the scientific basis for our claims about Fascia? How can we scientifically explain what happens during a Fascia treatment?

Infectious agents are parasitic microorganisms that cause disease. They are usually specialized in a particular species.

How to train to strengthen fascia and prevent injury? What is important to consider when rehabilitating tendon and ligament injuries and why is the stimulation of the enzyme lysyl oxidase key?

What happens in the body when we get sick? How does the immune system work and what can we do to avoid getting sick?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and builds up most of our body, fascia, bone tissue, cartilage, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, eyes, skin, nails, etc.

We often talk about Fascia as a new perspective and a whole new way of looking at the body. But what does it mean for us, in practical terms, in our everyday lives?

Prolonged stress on the body, worrying about something, perhaps sleeping too little and working too much for too long, weakens your immune system.

Fascia lines are a good way to understand how the body works and how treatment can be optimized to increase mobility and functionality. The main principle is that muscles, whatever they do individually, also affect tissues throughout the body.

Performance and Fascia – how are they related? Is the ability to perform important? We discuss the breeding of the past compared to today’s breeding, today’s way of training and why the focus has shifted from horse knowledge to riding knowledge – what is most important? Of course, high performance is not something negative, but with it comes a responsibility as a horse owner. How do you ensure that the horse gets the optimal conditions to perform to the best of its ability without compromising the horse’s well-being?

Ascorbic acid is the chemical name and vitamin C the more popular one, just as vitamin B1 is called thiamine, vitamin B9 is called folic acid, vitamin D3 is called cholecalciferol, etc, etc.

It may sound trite, but the right kind of breathing can balance the body, start healing and reduce pressure

Many researchers believe that pregnant women should take 5-6 grams of vitamin C supplements per day. Vitamin C contributes to the formation of fascia and consumption increases under stress.

It may sound complex, but new research on Mechanotransduction shows how the body can use movement to trigger chemical processes, cell division, restructuring and healing

Fascia creates a three-dimensional network in the body, of alternating loose and dense connective tissue, which allows all cells and organ systems in the body to work together as an integrated whole.

How does life develop? New insights into embryology from the British Fascia Symposium 2022 are turning our ideas about what happens in the first eight weeks after fertilization upside down.

There is a lot of talk about Fascia now, but Fascia is nothing new. In the last 10-20 years, research on Fascia has received a huge boost and it has also become more interdisciplinary.

At first glance, it seems like a simple question and it feels like the answer is simple – but what is a body?

More women than men suffer from back pain, sprains, ACL injuries and the like. Why is this?

About those who work to help and about the challenges they face. About struggling with stress, worry and time constraints – and at the same time having to show up and be present in every customer meeting.

The whole body, all tissues and organs are formed from three different cell types (germ layers). One of them, the mesoderm, is the origin of all connective tissue and fascia, bone, cartilage and muscle.

What happens to a body that becomes mobile, relaxed, balanced and has better posture?

Where does the drive to help other people really come from and what is good to know if you want to help people understand and achieve their full potential.

The lymphatic system helps with fluid balance, helps transport nutrients and waste products and is an important part of our immune system.

Flow, piezoelectricity, body communication, the fourth phase of water – and an unlikely story about a guy from the Faroe Islands who didn’t take his life.

The Fascia Guide Horse is a podcast about horses, new research and a changing view of horse husbandry and welfare. Recent research and insights have led to a renewed discussion about what we do with our horses, how they affect them and how we can contribute to their welfare.

In early 2013, a German documentary based on the latest research on fascia was broadcast. It provides a very good basic introduction for the newcomer. The whole documentary is just over 30 minutes long, but for those who want to get a quick overview, we have cut together a shorter version.

Can food, vitamins and minerals be used to treat illness? About a group of doctors who achieved incredible results by taking a different approach

Groundbreaking new research shows how collagen production across the body is affected by sex hormones, such as estrogen.

We need a new model for looking at and understanding the body, one that takes into account the fascia and the unique health status of each individual. But what might such a model look like?

Fascia or interstitium? The fascia or interstitium is the architectural framework of the body with its continuous flow, which an American research group now considers to be the largest organ of the body.

What are electromagnetic fields? How does the original electrical environment work and what does it mean for humans and animals that this environment has not existed since 1889.

Fascia is a system of flexible and mobile connective tissue that envelops everything in our body. If our fascia system is healthy, we are healthy, but when the fascia becomes stiff, tight or inflamed, there are consequences.

Since the fascia is such a vital part of our metabolism, stabilizing function, musculoskeletal system, has a force-transmitting effect and helps us feel our position, many problems can be traced to the fascia, or affect the fascia.

A review of the different forms of back pain such as lumbago/lower back pain, back pain and common back pain

Fascia is a system of flexible and mobile connective tissue that envelops everything in our body. If our fascia system is healthy, we are healthy, but when the fascia becomes stiff, tight or inflamed, there are consequences.

Since the fascia is such a vital part of our metabolism, stabilizing function, musculoskeletal system, has a force-transmitting effect and helps us feel our position, many problems can be traced to the fascia, or affect the fascia.

Recently, a German researcher has shown that the connective tissue in a human transports 15 liters of water in 48 hours, which is a relatively large amount compared to e.g. blood volume and lymphatic system.

New discoveries bring new insights and by looking at the body in a completely new way, we gain new perspectives and explanations for conditions such as back pain, obesity, diabetes and even cancer.

What does the increased digitalization of recent years mean for us as humans and why is touch and presence important?

Why do we need to move? What happens when we don’t move and how is Fascia affected by exercise and sports practice?

To truly understand Fascia, you need to understand the whole. But how do you do that if you’ve been trained all your life to divide and separate?

We know that the body is affected by our thoughts and emotions – but what are we really thinking and where do our thoughts come from?

What are electromagnetic fields? How does the original electrical environment work and what does it mean for humans and animals that this environment has not existed since 1889.

Ecology is a scientific tradition that is based on relationships, consequences, diversity and disorders – and a completely new way of understanding the body.

Why do we need to move? What happens when we don’t move and how does exercise and sport affect the fascia?

One of the best ways to stay healthy, free of pain and to reduce the risk of injury is to take care of the Fascia – the expert gives his best tips!

About supplements and nutrients. Why does the fascia expert think that everyone should take supplements and which supplements can’t we do without?

How does the body really work and what happens when we get sick? Review of fascia, lymphatic system and immune system.

Vitamin C is good for the immune system, but did you know vitamin C affects the production of fascia & that stress consumes 7 times more vitamin C?

In this section, we take a deeper look at the anatomy and physiology of the fascia, how the body works and what we need to know to stay healthy.

We have identified three strong reasons why the central role of Fascia in body function is not better understood. It may be useful to bear this in mind when considering current and previous research.

The background to the research on Fascia, our network of connective tissues that envelop everything in the body, from muscles and bones, to organs and cells

In this episode, we talk about what we know today, about the function of the fascia and about new ways of understanding cancer and diabetes – and what consequences this will have for the future.

What we know for sure is that excess sugar has a very negative impact on the fascia, making it less elastic. Even stress affects the fascia in the same way.

New research shows a strong link between back pain and inflammation of the fascia. But why do we get back pain and what really happens when we get back pain?

Strolling under the skin is a fascinating journey under the skin. With small video cameras, Dr. Jean Claude Guimberteau has managed to film living fascia.

In 2015, veterinarian Vibeke S Elbrønd became the first in the world with a publication on Fascia in horses. In order to do that, she had to familiarize herself with all the research that existed on Fascia.

Dr Heike Jäger, Professor Karl Arfors and innovator Hans Bohlin presented the latest research on Fascia, inflammation and Fascia treatment in Stockholm, May 2017.

From Newton, to Einstein, to today’s fast-growing fascia research. How do we understand things from a different perspective?

What is fascia? New research shows that the connective tissue is more than that, a network without a beginning or an end, from the skin, through the entire body, into the smallest cell.