Episode #210: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Dr. Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN

Why You Should Listen: 

In this episode, you will learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and effective approaches to treatment.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Derik Anderson.  Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN helps his patients be healthier by utilizing his education and personal and professional backgrounds.  Dr. Anderson grew up wanting to help people and initially planned to go to business school to work in energy conservation.  After a good friend’s life was positively changed by chiropractic care, he had a change of heart. His friend spent two years with horrific intestinal problems and saw over a dozen providers, but no one could help her – until she saw a chiropractor.  The chiropractor knew that the vertebra and muscles around them affected the nerves that controlled the intestines. After treatment, she was no longer bed-ridden and went back to teaching, traveling and leading an active life.  Dr. Anderson realized that health care was his calling and his passion for helping people was channeled into chiropractic.  Dr. Anderson lives what he practices.  He is an avid runner, nationally competitive sailor, surfs, and is a youth coach.  Dr. Anderson eats a diet high in vegetables, low in starch, and drinks several quarts of water each day. Why? Food is our bodies’ fuel and muscles consume 70% of that fuel (the brain consumes another 20%), so to reach our maximum potential, our food chain needs to be clean, appropriate, and healthy for our needs.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the overlap between hypermobility and EDS?
• What conditions are people often diagnosed with when they are dealing with EDS?
• What symptoms are observed in those with EDS?
• Is EDS genetic?
• How is EDS diagnosed?
• What are the physical, chemical, and emotional aspects of this whole-body disorder?
• What is the overlap with CVID and autoimmunity?
• What role do MCAS and POTS play in EDS?
• Does mold or vector-borne infections play a role?
• What is the role of glyphosate in EDS?
• Do oxalate lead to more pain in those with EDS?
• How does stress impact the condition?
• What is the overlap between EDS and CCI?
• What are the components of the Release, Remobilize, and Restore approach to treatment?
• How might Shockwave Therapy benefit patients?
• What does living with EDS look like with adequate care?

Connect With My Guest: 

http://MuscleJointClinic.com

Interview Date:

January 8, 2025

Transcript:

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Disclaimer: 

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.