371: UPFs and Brain Function

We're still delving into the downstream health impacts of the sad state of our food industry in this country. The biggest "savior" to these impacts in recent years has been the GLP-1 craze - but is it the savior everyone has made it out to be? Are there other ways to reap the benefits of GLP-1s without utilizing the pharma products? Join the BrainStim gang as they discuss our Flagship problem. More info: www.invisionchiropractic.com  

It's time to talk about something that deserves a lot more attention: how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be affecting our brain health. From brain fog and mental fatigue to memory and concentration challenges, what we eat may play a bigger role in how our brains function than we realize. And it's not just adults who are affected. Why are so many kids struggling with focus, attention, and sitting still in the classroom? Could our modern food environment be playing a role? In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the potential impact of ultra-processed foods on brain function, the convenience-driven food culture we've come to accept, and practical ways to make choices that better support our brains and overall health. Tune in to BrainStim to learn more! www.invisionchiropractic.com

It's no secret that what is considered food in our country is pretty abysmal. What we call food would hardly be recognizable by our ancestors. We're discussing different aspects of the food industry today: how did we get here and what can we do about it? Is it really that big of a deal?  When the majority of chronic illnesses facing Americans today are food-driven, we assert that it's perhaps the biggest deal in health. Take a listen to the BrainStim gang as they discuss the current situation of our food and more importantly, what we can do to make a positive nutritional impact. www.invisionchiropractic.com

A recent study that followed 25-44 year olds from 2010-2020 showed there was a 121% increase in heart failure over previous rates in that same age cohort. You know our favorite question around here is WHY? What could possibly have caused such a dramatic increase in a population that shouldn't be concerned with heart failure, which is traditionally thought of as a condition elderly people have to contend with?  So we're diving in today to the topic to see what we can discern from those results - and what we can do to protect those who might be at an increased risk. As always, more info can be found at www.invisionchiropractic.com

Last week's discussion raised so many questions and piqued so many people's interest that we decided we'd better do a follow up!  It appears that recovery is a bit of a strange concept for many. Is it just "rest"? Or is it more than that? Most spend 80% engaged and 20% recovery - when we really should have those two functions reversed. Your Autonomic vs Sympathetic Nervous System function is crucial for that recovery process, but we often don't even know how to help our systems function well.  Take a listen to the BrainStim gang as they continue the very important discussion around recovery.  www.invisionchiropractic.com 

We get it - we're even guilty of it at times too. We think so much of our health is about "doing" - and that's not necessarily wrong. But the piece that often gets missed is the equally important recovery from the doing. As a whole, we've lost the balance of doing and resting - working from our rest and resting from our work.  The BrainStim gang is diving into this very crucial part of health that often gets overlooked. More info can be found at www.invisionchiropractic.com 

If you've never done a deep dive into fascia and the incredible keys it holds to health and wellness, today is your lucky day! The BrainStim gang is educating on new studies that show some pretty fascinating results with fascia manipulation through dry needling. If you'd like to learn more, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com.   

We all know that exercise is good for our bodies - but what about for our brains? Have you ever considered what movement does to help brain health, not just your muscles? That's what we're diving into today on BrainStim - movement's impact on our brains. You might be surprised to learn just how incredibly beneficial it can be - and how little investment you have to put in to recognize the benefits!  Take a listen and as always, you can visit www.invisionchiropractic.com to learn more.

It's everyone's favorite time of year - FOOTBALL SEASON!! But as much fun as it is to watch your favorite team on the gridiron, the very unfortunate reality is with every football season comes concussion season. Are concussions a big deal? It seems like every game from middle school to pros has at least one player that "gets his bell rung" - and players tend to shrug it off and jump back in the game. But are there lasting impacts left from concussions? And if so, is there anything we could - or should - do about it?  The BrainStim Gang is looking through their neurologically-based lens in today's episode as they explore the world of concussions.  As always, you can find more information about Dr. Aplin and his neurologically-based chiropractic practice at www.invisionchiropractic.com.

Well, here we are again - back to school time! While everyone is focused on getting the necessary supplies and perfect back to school outfits, are we missing the most important thing we should be focusing on when it comes to being prepared for back to school?  We found the truths in this podcast episode we did back in 2022 so important that we've decided to re-air it again this week in the hopes that we can bring health and happiness both children and parents during this often stressful time of year. Let's dive in and get ourselves truly ready for BACK TO SCHOOL! www.invisionchiropractic.com