155. Men’s Health, Mindset, & Vestibular Disorders w/ Dr. Mark Heisig

Men’s health in the vestibular space? Yes, we’re finally talking about it!

I get so many questions about this especially from men with vestibular migraine, Ménière’s disease, and other vestibular disorders who feel like all the health content out there is geared toward women. So I brought in Dr. Mark Heisig, naturopathic physician and creator of the Healthy on Purpose framework, to help us navigate the topic of men’s health.

In this episode, we’re covering how men age hormonally, what’s behind the global decline in testosterone, the labs you should be requesting, and why mindset is such a foundational principle of health.

Whether you’re a man with a vestibular disorder, or you just love one—this one’s for you.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

What is driving the global drop in testosterone in men under 40

How to determine what is “normal” aging and what may require medical evaluation

How testosterone impacts the vestibular system

Why men should reconsider holding off on going to the doctor

Healthy living basics refresher

Labwork Dr. Mark recommends for all men and options for where to get yours done

What the “dad belly” is a warning sign of

The insurance vs. cash-pay reality

Nutritional deficits Dr. Mark sees most often in men

How mindset contributes to our overall health

The BAMs (Bare Ass Minimums) framework

The importance of physical and emotional health for men

Whether you’re healthy on purpose or unhealthy by accident, the good news is that the levers to pull are the same ones we talk about every week on the podcast and in group. The better news? It’s never too late to start making changes.

Related Episodes:

#153 Hormones, Histamine, and Your Vestibular Disorder w/ Dr. Saru Bala: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/153-hormones-histamine-and-your-vestibular-disorder/

Meet: Dr. Mark Heisig

Dr. Mark Heisig, ND is a naturopathic doctor licensed in Arizona and Washington, with 8 years in personal training, nutrition coaching, and exercise physiology before that. Through his practice, Healthy on Purpose, he helps men and women in their 30s and 40s who are doing “everything right” but still hitting a wall. He’s also a husband, dad, and still lacing up for BJJ and hockey.

Connect w/ Dr. Mark Heisig

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkonpurpose/

Substack: https://drmarkheisig.substack.com/p/welcome-to-healthy-on-purpose

Website: https://www.drmarkonpurpose.com/

Links Mentioned:

Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit

Membership is 30% off from September 4th-8th!

Included in your membership is a Full Script link (VGFit members only). Good for 30% off all supplements (for US customers) and 10% off (for Canadian customers).

Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky: https://amzn.to/45YuFoQ

Rupa Health: https://www.rupahealth.com/

Free Resources:

⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n

⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd

⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership

⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit

⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots

Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor

Work with Dr. Madison:

For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email [email protected]

Otherwise, I’ll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit!

Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/

Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit

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