BrainStim

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...

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 c...

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 cruci...

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...

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...

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 ga...

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 t...

Dementia has become such an incredibly common outcome for so many Americans that it has sadly almost become a "when" you get it - not an "if" any longer. Is there anything we can do about it? If you've been listening to the BrainStim podcast for very long, we think you know the answer to that! In today's episode, we're discussing types of dementia and some of the causes as well as the solutions to...

These days there is no shortage of companies and organizations telling you exactly how to "protect" yourself from whatever the virus du jour is today. Unfortunately, many of those methods of protection come with a slew of long-term side effects that are often worse than the thing you're trying to combat.  What's more incredible is that our body already comes with a built-in protection system - you...

What is HEALTHcare?  Caring for your health begins with YOU - not your doctor, not the pharmacy. When you grocery shop, that's healthcare. When you choose the products that go on your skin, that's healthcare. When you exercise your body regularly, that's healthcare.  We have two models of healthcare, one is designed to actually boost your innate health, while the other is more focused on treating...

Stress affects far more than just how we feel—it impacts how our brain and body function every day. In this episode of BrainStim , Dr. Richard Aplin introduces the Stress Response Evaluation , a comprehensive assessment powered by the NeuroInfiniti brain diagnostic system. Learn how this advanced technology measures the body's neurological and physiological responses to stress, providing valuable...

Can light, sound, and guided visualization help your brain function at its best? In this episode of  BrainStim , Dr. Richard Aplin explores BrainTap , an innovative technology designed to support brain health by combining light stimulation, binaural beats, and guided mindfulness. Learn how this unique approach may help reduce stress, improve focus, enhance sleep quality, and optimize cognitive per...

How is your brain functioning?  Sleep, nutrition, stress, and other environmental factors impact how well our brain functions. The good news is, we can support our brain through making positive lifestyle choices and by utilizing cutting edge technology to help build our brain's capacity.  Can a few minutes of brain training really improve focus, reaction time, decision-making, and overall cognitiv...

We don't know who needs to hear this, but our systems all work together, hand-in-hand. When we experience a deficiency in one area, there are countless downstream issues that can cascade from that one problem. In today's episode of the BrainStim wellness podcast, we're specifically looking at magnesium-all the available forms, and what that one single mineral does insides our bodies. Take a listen...

We're still practicing what we preach in our office - taking some much needed time off for refreshing our bodies, minds, and spirits. To that end, we decided to reair another episode in our "Womb to the Tomb" developmental series, this time focusing on children and adolescents. During this crucial developmental stage, what can we expect and what is "normal" vs what is "common"? If you want to list...

It's officially summer, which means as a team, we practice what we preach in our wellness clinic. We're giving the staff a full week of vacation to refresh and recharge - a vitally important part of stress management and health. So this week and next's episodes are going to be reairs of two episodes from a recent series that got a lot of buzz. In our "From the Womb to the Tomb" series, we walked t...

Have you ever experienced acid reflux? If you're like most Americans, the answer is probably yes! What is it and is there anything we can do to combat it besides throw a pill at it? The BrainStim gang turns its attention to this very pervasive issue on the latest epsiode of BrainStim, so if you suffer with this painful and common ailment, you'll definitely want to listen in! www.invisionchiropract...

Have you heard of the interstitium? No, it's not some new planned super highway, at least not in that way! It is a sort of super highway inside each of our bodies though - and it was only discovered a handful of years ago. We're unpacking this huge discovery and the massive impact it could have for our health in today's BrainStim episode.  As always, you can find more information and ways to conne...

In episode #351 of the BrainStim podcast, Dr. Aplin and the team dive into the growing trend of intermittent fasting and explore both its historical roots and modern-day popularity. They discuss how fasting has been practiced for centuries — often tied to religious and cultural traditions — and examine why today's constant access to food may be contributing to many health challenges. The conversat...

Most of us know that Americans are notoriously vitamin D deficient. But do you know what impact that has on your health? Probably you've been told how bad it is for your bones...but what about your brain? As a neurologically based chiropractic office, that's the lens through which we view most of our health concerns, so we're diving into brain health and the role vitamin D plays. As always, you ca...

Synergy is things working together to create a bigger impact than the things could independently. How does this apply to our health?  Lifestyle behaviors are deeply synergistic — meaning nothing in the body works in isolation. Every action creates a ripple effect across multiple systems, rather than a simple cause-and-effect linear model that traditional western medicine tends to assume. The Brain...

In this episode, Dr. Richard Aplin and the BrainStim team tackle a theme that runs through modern health culture: the dangerous allure of quick fixes. From GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy to pharmaceutical disasters like Vioxx — a drug pulled from the market after causing over 88,000 heart attacks and 38,000 deaths — today's miracle drug is often comes with a serious cost. Human nature is draw...

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 a...

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...