328: Teenagers

We're continuing our series on health at every developmental stage - so this week, it's everyone's favorite stage: TEENAGERS!  All kidding aside, the teens often get a bad rap, but when we study what is going on in our physiology during these years, it's no wonder there are attitudes, outbursts, and high emotional output. In today's modern society, when you add in the nearly constant use of technology on top of the Standard American Diet, it's a perfect storm of circumstances just waiting to cause dis-ease.  But is there anything we can do about it? Tune in as the BrainStim gang gets into the nitty gritty of the developing teenage brain!

We're continuing our series on health at every stage of human development, this week discussing children & adolescents.  This modern world is full of ways to wreck our health, physically, emotionally, and mentally - so how do we set our children on the right path from early on?  The BrainStim gang is discussing everything from nutrition to screen time - so take a listen for actionable changes you can make in your child's life!  If you'd like to learn more or speak with Dr. Aplin, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com.

We've been going through the stages of family in the last couple of episodes, from preconception to prenatal care up to birth. Now we're going to get into the huge topic of caring for your child from infant through toddler stages.  There are a host of issues you as the parent will need to make to encourage your child's health. Are you equipped to make those decisions? It's crucial to have a good understanding of how our bodies work, how our immune system works, and how our nervous system impacts all of it. That's exactly what the BrainStim gang is discussion on today's episode, so you can be the most informed parent possible!  As always, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com for more information or to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone call with Dr. Aplin.

After last week's engaging discussion about pregnancy and the important role nutrition plays, the BrainStim Gang is back at it, keeping the developmental conversation going, this week about pregnancy and the role the nervous system plays.  If you think heartburn, morning sickness, and general pain is a necessary part of pregnancy - this episode might challenge your beliefs. If you are pregnant or are hoping to become so, this is an episode you won't want to miss! www.invisionchiropractic.com 

We all know how important taking care of a newborn is, but what about taking care of a preborn baby? What about taking care of yourself BEFORE even conceiving?  The BrainStim Gang is discussing a new study that looks at the impact having a healthy diet has on the next generation - REAL generational change! It's an eye-opening discussion - and it's not just for the ladies. Men's nutritional health plays a huge role in this process too. As always, if you have questions, please visit www.invisionchiropractic.com/schedule to speak with Dr. Aplin.

It's QUIZ TIME! That's right - time to test your knowledge about all the health issues facing us today. Tune in and see how many you get right!   If you'd like more information, please visit www.invisionchiropractic.com

Most everyone these days is inundated with stimuli all day long. Did you know that how your brain handles those constant interruptions has a lot to do with how your body will physically handle them as well?  Today the BrainStim gang is discussing some simple brain hacks that can help you unload some of the bad patterns your brain has developed as a result of the constant stressors in your daily lives. Take a listen and let us know if you implement any of them and what you experience afterwards! www.invisionchiropractic.com 

The FDA recently put out a report stating that Children receive more than 60 % of their calories from UPFs - Ultra Processed Foods. UPFs contain industrial formulations including chemicals, manufactured sweeteners, flavor enhancers, colorants, emulsifiers, thickeners, anti-foaming agents, bulking or gelling agents—to make them highly palatable, visually appealing, and shelf-stable. That all happens to also make food highly toxic to our bodies. It's no wonder why almost 20% of our children are obese and trends put that number growing annually.   So WHY has this mock-food been allowed - and WHAT can we do about it? That's what the BrainStim gang is delving into in today's epsiode. We hope you listen and start a health revolution in your town to change the generational cycle of sickness.   As always, if you want more information or have questions, please visit us at www.invisionchiropractic.com. 

1 in 4 children in the U.S. lives with a chronic health condition (e.g., asthma, obesity, diabetes, ADHD, etc.). Asthma: Affects ~6 million children (~8.4% of U.S. kids). Obesity (ages 2–19): ~21% are classified as obese — one of the highest rates in the developed world. Type 2 diabetes in children: Increasing rapidly, especially in adolescents. Most common among children of color. The U.S. consistently ranks near the bottom among high-income countries for Infant Mortality Rate. And yet, the U.S. spends more per child on health care than any other country, yet outcomes often lag behind. So does that sound like real "health" care to you? We have worse outcomes on infant mortality, obesity, and mental health and higher rates of hospitalization for preventable conditions and yet we pay MORE for those results? You know the old adage, you keep doing what you've always done and you'll keep getting what you always get. So is it time for a change? We sure think so. The BrainStim gang is discussing what real health for our children looks like - and what changes you can make to help the next generation be truly healthy. www.invisionchiropractic.com 

It's about that time - back to school!  Notebooks - CHECK Pencils - CHECK Backpack - CHECK Haircut - CHECK New 'fits' - CHECK Healthy Habits - ????? How many of us put healthy habits on our list of back to school prep? Probably not a lot of us - but it's so crucial during this season to help your kids make healthy choices. From eating a clean, balanced diet, to learning to manage stress, your kids' health requires daily good choices, not a cram session.  The BrainStim gang is discussing this in detail in today's episode! If you would like to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone call with Dr. Aplin, visit https://www.invisionchiropractic.com/schedule