Exercising One Specific (Often Forgotten) Body Part Can Relieve Aching Tightness, Head-Splitting Migraines, Breathing Issues, and Poor Sleep Quality With Dr. Neel Bulchandani

Ben Greenfield

Oct 10, 2024

Episode description

Aching tightness, head-splitting migraines, breathing issues, and poor sleep quality — these are all signs of trapped tension in your body.

The good news is that exercising one specific (and often forgotten) body part can help restore your well-being… I'm talking about your tongue…

I first discovered how to unlock the power of whole-body tension relief when Dr. Neel Bulchandani visited my house and did some very unique body therapy on me (including putting his fingers into my mouth and my nasal cavity to 'adjust' those sections)! I later released an Instagram post about his groundbreaking Tongue Press program — a video series and guide designed to optimize tongue mobility.

Dr. Bulchandani is a holistic chiropractor and bodywork educator who has poured over 15 years of chiropractic expertise and five years of training fellow bodyworkers into creating not just Tongue Press, but his other unique methods as well. Trusted by nearly 10,000 patients, his method is a welcomed solution for anyone struggling with persistent stiffness, pain, or even chronic conditions like TMJ, back pain, and digestive issues. Dr. Bulchandani's approach isn't just about temporary relief but about empowering you with tools for long-term healing and improved mobility.

*If you want to try his Tongue Press program, you'll receive a masterclass packed with videos, audio, and a detailed PDF guide. Plus, you get months of Dr. Bulchandani ‘s exclusive newsletter, all with a special 30% discount, by using code BenAirway here. To give you an idea of the type of work Dr. Bulchandani teaches, you can check out this short demonstration video where he explains how to do a simple tongue exercise that has a major impact on how wound up your mouth and body feel.

Full Show Notes: http://bengreenfieldlife.com/drneel

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Episode description

Aching tightness, head-splitting migraines, breathing issues, and poor sleep quality — these are all signs of trapped tension in your body.

The good news is that exercising one specific (and often forgotten) body part can help restore your well-being… I'm talking about your tongue…

Full Show Notes: http://bengreenfieldlife.com/drneel

Episode Sponsors:

Manukora: Head to manukora.com/ben or use code BEN to save $25 on a Manukora Starter Kit.

SiPhox: Visit siphox.health/ben with code BEN to get 20% off your health kit!

Ketone.com/BENG (previously HVMN): Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at Ketone.com/BE

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Address tongue restrictions to relieve tight hamstrings

A restricted tongue can be the root cause of seemingly unrelated chronic issues like tight traps or a hamstring that will never stretch out.

#muscle

#tongue

Understand diaphragm's embryological connection to breathing

Embryologically, the diaphragm forms in the throat area before descending to the belly, which explains the deep fascial connection between the mouth and breathing.

#breathing

Release mouth tension to improve sinus breathing

The anatomical fact that the palate is the floor of the nasal canal is why releasing tension in the mouth can dramatically open up your sinuses for better breathing.

#breathing

#oral-health

Identify 70 tension points linked to oral restrictions

There are over 70 predictable points on the body that contort and tighten as a result of oral restrictions that begin to form in the womb.

#muscle

#oral-health

Perform myofascial release for kidney alignment

You can perform a myofascial release on your kidney by pinching your side with your thumb on your back and fingers on your belly, then rotating your torso.

#kidney

#recovery

Use nicotine patch for rapid constipation relief

Placing a nicotine patch over your lower right abdomen can stimulate the ileocecal valve via acetylcholine, potentially providing rapid constipation relief.

#digestion

#nicotine

Use exaggerated sounds to release mouth tension

Making exaggerated sounds like a donkey's "hee-haw" or the word "awesome" can effectively loosen the muscles in the floor of your mouth.

#muscle

Massage and stretch around right kidney for cold tolerance

Massaging and stretching the area around your right kidney can reset your nervous system, making shocking cold water feel pleasant and tolerable.

#cold-therapy

#kidney

Address kidney alignment to resolve adrenal fatigue

Many cases of adrenal fatigue are actually caused by a misaligned kidney, as the adrenal gland is functionally just an addition to the renal (kidney) system.