345: Weather Sickness

You've probably been told by someone that you need to take Omegas...but what are they? We're digging into what Omega 3s are and what they can do for your health. Are they the magic health fix that some people tout? And how about Omega 6? What is the deal, are they awful, are they great? It can be confusing to navigate - so we're breaking it down in today's episode.  As always, you can contact us at www.invisionchiropractic.com

There's no escaping health realities. Either you're making choices that move you closer to, or farther from health. Each little decision, whether it's the food you eat (or don't eat), the movement you incorporate (or don't), the quick fixes that mask symptoms but prolong the cause - it all adds up to the picture of your health. So what are little changes you can make today to help move you closer to good health? Take a listen to the BrainStim gang discuss on today's episode.

In this episode, Dr. Aplin and the BrainStim Gang tackle the age-old question: Why do some people get sick when the weather changes? Rather than pointing to germs as the culprit, Dr. Aplin challenges the traditional germ theory, noting that if germs were solely to blame, everyone exposed to the same environment would get sick — but they don't. Instead, he argues the real factor is individual immune capacity. Key takeaways: It's not about the germ — it's about your capacity. People who don't get sick despite exposure have stronger, more resilient immune systems. Your immune system is designed to protect you. The job isn't to fight germs with chemicals, but to protect the system that was built to do that for you. Healthy habits build capacity: good food, clean water, fresh air, and quality sleep are the foundations of a strong immune system. Suppressing symptoms can backfire. Fevers and other immune responses are the body learning — masking them with medication may prevent the immune system from building resilience. Weather changes don't make you sick directly — they simply expose those with low immune capacity, pushing them "over the edge." True health isn't about being asymptomatic on medication — it's about building and protecting your body's natural defenses.

If you haven't checked your labs lately, consider this is your go ahead to get your magnesium levels tested! It's a crucial essential mineral that is responsible for SO MANY THINGS in our body's health. And if you're a female, it's even more important that you test because magnesium deficiency is actually the #1 deficiency in women in the United States.  Take a listen to the BrainStim podcast for more helpful tips on what magnesium deficiency can disrupt in your body and how to fix it! Available anywhere you listen to your fav podcasts.

Have you jumped into biohacking? Or are you like many, who are a little confused as to what that actually means? Today's BrainStim episode is all about biohacking - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and what type of impacts you can have on your health! www.invisionchiropractic.com

It's time for a round up on Roundup, or more accurately, on glyphosate. We're discussing the latest on America's favorite herbicide/pesticide. Most of our corn, soybeans, and cotton being grown in the US use the product and even many have been planting so-called "Roundup Ready" genetically engineered glyphosate-tolerant crops were introduced in 1996. Since glyphosate has been linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma in thousands of lawsuits, we're questioning what can we do to counteract the toxic load? Is there any way to escape it? Is there anything we can do to mitigate it?  We think you'll find some hope and actionable take aways when you listen to the BrainStim gang discuss this crucial health topic. www.invisionchiropractic.com/schedule 

Have you been following the increasingly louder discussions on GRAS? Those are the additives in our food supply that are "Generally Recognized As Safe" - but are they? Would you be shocked to know that even the FDA doesn't know just how many GRAS additives there even are in the United States? They *think* it's somewhere between 4,000-10,000 ingredients that are currently in our supermarket foods - but they're not really sure. If that doesn't cause you some concern, we're not sure what will! How you can you be assured that it's "safe" if they don't even know how many there are? We're talking all things GRAS today with the BrainStim gang - so take a listen and see what actionable steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from ultra-processed foods. www.invisionchiropractic.com

Have you ever used a sound machine to help you sleep better? What about to help your child sleep better?  The BrainStim gang is discussing a new article that sheds some light on the use of sound machines and their impact on your brain waves that allow you to get into deep sleep. Take a listen and as always, you can find more information at www.invisionchiropractic.com. 

Our bodies are truly amazing. They do countless processes without us ever even thinking about it - or often times even knowing it's happening! That's our autonomic nervous system hard at work. However, our broken world from food to air quality, toxins to medications often cause our autonomic nervous system to dysregulate - or malfunction. Today we're talking about some of the most common ways our systems malfunction and most importantly, what you can do to correct the problems!  www.invisionchiropractic.com/schedule

GLP-1 drugs are all the rage right now - but how much do you actually know about them?  The BrainStim gang is diving into this controversial topic today - to discuss what they are, how they work, and some possible ways to encourage your body to produce more GLP-1s naturally without the use of potentially harmful pharaceuticals.  www.invisionchiropractic.com