Dr. Chad Walding, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy • Co-Founder & Chief Culture Officer of NativePath • Helping humans feel better through better ways of eating, moving & living.

[NTD News @NTDNews]

Collagen has a myriad of benefits for the body. When thinking of this protein, skin elasticity and healthy joints often come to mind. And according to @drchadwalding, collagen can specifically go to those areas that need repair.

Walding, a doctor of physical therapy and the cofounder of NativePath, joined NTD to explain why collagen is of such great importance in the modern diet.

[Dr. Chad Walding, PT, DPT @drchadwalding]

Best ways to weaken your bones:

1. Never ever lift weights
2. Avoid protein at all costs
3. Stay inside, away from the sun
4. Eat lots of whole, healthy grains
5. Drink low-fat milk
6. Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em

[Dr. Chad Walding, PT, DPT @drchadwalding]

The 3-2-1 Rule for getting a good night's rest:

- STOP eating 3 hours before bed
- STOP drinking 2 hours before bed
- TURN OFF the lights 1 hour before bed

Sweet dreams :)

[Dr. Chad Walding, PT, DPT @drchadwalding]

How to make sure your neck keeps hurting:

1. Don’t get up.  Just sit there.
2. Look down at your phone throughout the day
3. Only strengthen muscles you can see in the mirror (forget your back)
4. Continue cracking your neck
5. Use painkillers to numb yourself and carry on

[Dr. Chad Walding, PT, DPT @drchadwalding]

Call me crazy, but I think it would really help if the majority of health professionals led by example and you know… were actually HEALTHY!

[Dr. Chad Walding, PT, DPT @drchadwalding]

Why so many humans are FAT, SICK, and UNHAPPY...

1. We have a food system that knows nothing about health
2. We have a healthcare system that knows nothing about food