We all know a sedentary lifestyle isn't good for our health. In fact, studies show that sedentary lifestyles contribute to about 3.2 million deaths every year. Put another way, moving the body and exercising are critical for optimal health. But what if you're chronically ill and even getting out of bed is a challenge? Today, we're speaking with Antonia Franco, a registered nurse at NYCIM who has been studying fitness and exercise and speaks to chronically ill patients on a daily basis. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Is it safe to exercise if chronically ill or should we be taking it easy and spend our days resting? Well according to Antonia Franco, RN, exercise is largely safe–if we know our limits and how to pace ourselves. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

While many proponents of exercise claim that it’s best to do it in the morning, others say there are more benefits when exercising in the afternoon. Antonia Franco, RN, shares her advice for the best time of day to exercise and concludes that the type of exercise we do as well as a patient’s overall health determines how one should exercise and when. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Whether you exercise or not, chances are, you could use a little stretching. Antonia Franco, RN, shares her favorite stretches for increasing flexibility, draining the lymphatic system, and improving mental performance. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Diet and exercise are always the go-tos for improving health. But which is better for long-term health and wellness? As Antonia Franco, RN, explains, while both are vital for health, our diets must be in check before we consider exercising or focusing on building muscle. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.