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We're starting to see a shift in the way we, as a country, view our modern healthcare. Our disasterous outcomes have begged the question, is what we're doing working? And if it's not, but we keep doing it, that's the very definition of insanity. We're OVER the Disease Model, and we couldn't be more excited for people to embrace the HEALTH Model. Let's stop things BEFORE they get started - let's an...

In this episode, we take a candid look at the "quick fixes" we're all tempted to reach for—pills, potions and lotions for wahtever ails you, skimping on sleep, ignoring stress, relying on convenience foods, or chasing the newest wellness hack. While shortcuts may feel harmless in the moment , they slowly chip away at our long-term health. We break down why these habits are so appealing, how they q...

It's the last episode in our "Development at Every Stage" series! If you've made it this far with us, then chances are either you are one of the fortunate ones to reach "geriatric" stage, or possibly you love and care for someone who is.  Aging is a blessing - not a curse! It's all in how you take care of your body so it will take care of you. Whether you're facing joint aches and pains, cognitive...

Adulting is hard. We get it. You're often sandwiched between caring for your parents and caring for your kids, striving to do well at work and still finding time to take care of yourself and your spouse. So how do we make sure we put our oxygen masks on first so that we can be healthy enough to take care of all those around us who depend on us? That's exactly what the penultimate episode of BrainS...

We're continuing our series on healthy development at every stage and this week's episode is all about the Young Adults! It's an exciting time in life, full of promise and future, so it's exceptionally crucial to take care of your body so it will take care of you in that future. We're getting into strategies and action steps for the dreaded Freshman 15 and beyond - so take a listen if you're a new...

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 techno...

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...

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 u...

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...

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...

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 li...

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 happen...

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. consis...

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...

What does health really mean? Is it the absence of symptoms? Or is it something deeper? In today's intriguing episode, the BrainStim Gang is discussing the journey of real health, or is it a destination?  How do we judge our health - based on the choices we make or by the absence of symptons?  Take a listen to learn more - and as always, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com for info!

Are you old enough to remember when American health wasn't abysmal? And if you are, did you ever know children that were as sick as our kids are today? As of 2023, the CDC estimates that approximately 33% of U.S. adolescents aged 12–17 have prediabetes. 21.1% of U.S. youth aged 2–19  years are obese, up from 13.9% in 1999–2000! It's like our health has been on a crash course for a few decades, but...

The AI cat is out of the bag - whether you're ready for it or not! So now the question becomes, how do we use it as a tool for your health? The BrainStim gang is tackling the topic of AI and your health - what are the implications for the future of healthcare at large, and how can you use it to make the most of your wellness journey?  From lab results to action plans, AI holds a lot of opportunity...

Summer is in full-swing and with that, if you're fortunate enough, comes...vacation!  But before you buy those tickets and book those flights, it's important to get prepared, and we're not just talking about your packing list. We often associate vacation with rest and relaxation - but if that's the case, why do so many people get sick towards the end of their "relaxation vacation"? In fact, 66% of...

Have you ever stopped to consider...your FEET?! I mean, unless you've had issues, it's probably not something you give a lot of thought to. However, as the foundation of our skeletal structure, they are CRUCIAL to our health. Foot health isn't just about your foot. It impacts every other part of your body - so what can we do to support our feet, to in turn support the rest of our body's health? Th...

You know the old saying, give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime. That's a great way to summerize our philosophy at BrainStim and InVision Chiropractic in Huntsville, AL. We don't believe in just treating you - we're educating you so you can know how to live the healthiest life you - and your family - can!   

What's the big deal about a sendentary lifestyle? Does it really impact your health that much? Turns out, it does in a BIG way. The BrainStim gang discusses a new study that shows some pretty impressive benefits from WALKING! That's right - just walking. You don't have to CrossFit, HIIT, extreme conditioning program to see big benefits from moving.  What's the best distance? Well there are differe...

What does it really mean to eat healthy? By now we're all pretty aware that: We NEED to eat healthy to maintain good health, and  Most offerings at fast food restaurants and grocery stores do not accomplish point #1! So, what does that leave us with? How do we manage healthy eating in a hectic lifestyle? Unfortunately, something has to give. And while we don't preach perfection, we do preach progr...

In today's episode, the BrainStim Gang is tackling one of the biggest health issues facing our nation: Alheimer's disease. The stats are staggering - truly incomprehensible if they are anywhere near correct in their predictions for our near future. So what we can do about it? Is it genetic? Are there factors that can push us into developing it, or protect us from it?  Dr. Richard Aplin brings his...

What do you think the top health issues facing us today are? You may not land on being "overwhelmed" - but when you think about what that does to our systems, you'll quickly realize that our bodies were made for brief moments of "fight or flight" - but the world we live in today keeps us ever-stuck in this state.  Overwhelm over time = dis-ease. Dis-ease over time = Disease. What's worse, when we...