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In this episode of  BrainStim , we explore the latest science on preventing dementia—a condition that affects millions worldwide and often leaves families searching for answers. The BrainStim Gang discusses the factors that can influence cognitive health, including lifestyle, diet, exercise, and toxins, while examining recent breakthroughs in dementia research. Whether you're concerned for a loved...

It's no big controversy to admit that Americans are highly nutrient deficient. What does become more controversial is WHY? The BrainStim gang is talking about the basic signs of nutrient deficiency and some of the main culprits behind it. You might not even realize just how many things can impact our nutrient absorption! The BrainStim Gang led by Dr. Richard Aplin is here to help you recognize the...

If you or your child have ever suffered with chronic ear infections, you simply have to take a listen to today's episode. The BrainStim gang, led by Dr. Richard Aplin, delves into this common ailment and what you can do about it. Inevitably, the discussion will always leads back to the big question, WHY is this happening? 

Do you live in a constant state of fear? Most of us would probably claim, "No!" - but our health might be telling us otherwise. The BrainStim gang explores the symptoms and causes behind constant anxiety, fear, worry, and most importantly, what we can do to help our bodies have a quick recovery from the barrage of attacks we face every day.

We're delving into the psychology behind motivation in today's BrainStim episode. We instinctively have two real factors behind our motivation. We're either 1. seeking pleasure or 2. avoiding pain. So whether you're seeing most your ads on social media, or are keeping it old school with TV and radio, you can bet they're all following the same formula: entice or scare. So when it comes to our healt...

It's one of our favorite topics here on BrainStim - we're talking about the difference between the WHAT and the WHY. Our traditional chronic healthcare system is all about the "what" - identify the issue and more likely than not, prescribe the "solution". But isn't there a better way? When you identify the "why" - you're starting down the root cause pathway, which will always lead you to a better...

As a neurologically based chiropractic practice, we're often asked what makes us different from a traditional chiropractic office. We look at a whole-body approach, as most chiropractors do, but we pay special attention to our brain, which animates our entire body, including our nervous system. That's why we offer NeuroVision - an arm of InVision Chiropractic that specializes in three unique brain...

What driver amongst us hasn't had the experience of starting to change lanes only to be honked at to narrowly avoid a collision? Blindspots are inevitable in driving...but what about in health? Are we even aware how many blindspots we have when it comes to our bodies? A healthy nervous system is the key to so many health issues - so how do we open our eyes to our own immune function blindspots?  T...

In our traditional Western medicine view, we often don't feel like we have a lot of choices when it comes to health decisions and outcomes. From schools and employers dictating what shots we must have, to our record breaking number of prescriptions taken per person in the US, it often feels like we're trapped in a cycle of sickness instead of living a vibrant, full life.  That's what we want to sh...

How are you doing with your brain health? Have you ever even given that any thought? We're not just talking about "exercising" it with puzzles and memorywork, we're talking about how well it functions in the first place!  Since the brain animates the body, it (along with the entire central nervous system) is the origin of the problems we face in our body - not just our mental health and cognition....

A recent study found that there is an alarming rise in what is labeled "PSU" or Problematic Smartphone Use. About one in five teenagers aged 16-18 displayed problematic behavior with their phones, with many saying they wanted help cutting down, experts from King's College London found. So today we're discussing what that means for our next generation - and those to come - how we can help support o...

Dr. Richard Aplin and Dr. Wayne Stephens continue the deep dive discussion into what it actually means to be prepared for the unknown. If you missed the first part of this discussion - be sure to take a listen: rb.gy/q1gt5a They will continue to discuss what it means to Expect the Unexpected in today's episode!     

When's the best time to get prepared? Is it enough to try to prevent something from happening or is there even more you could be doing? At InVision Chiropractic, we know education is key to health. So in today's episode we're talking about how understanding our bodies - and ultimately our health - will help you operate out of power instead of fear. Take a listen - and as always reach out to us if...

It's already "Back To School" season here in Alabama, and while that means a lot of external preparations - it seems that we tend to neglect what that means for internal preparations. The BrainStim Gang is taking on that topic today in what it means to truly get prepared for school.    If you'd like to reference the article mentioned in the discussion, you can find that here: https://rb.gy/w41km7

Have you ever had one of those "Aha" moments? Where suddenly everything seems clear and  you wonder how you missed it for all those years?  Dr. Aplin and the BrainStim gang are discussing those today - but more than that - what do you do after one strikes? How do you put that knowledge into action to make lasting change?  If you want to submit an episode topic or idea, contact us at info@invisionc...

How often do you feel overwhelmed? As a practice, it seems as though people experience this emotion more and more since the pandemic. Why is that? And what can we do about it? Dr. Aplin and Dr. Stephens dive into a detailed conversation in today's episode - enjoy! 

When people head to the doctor, why are they usually going? To fix a cause or remedy a symptom? So often in our modern world, we've confused the two - thinking if we fix a symptom, we've fixed the problem. But far too often today's western medicine offers masking of symptoms  as "health" instead of identifying and correcting root causes. We are discussing symptoms vs solutions in today's podcast -...

Could there be one culprit behind everything from Long Covid to chronic pain? Dr. Richard Aplin discusses everything from brain fog to indigestion and what could possibly be the underlying issue for everything that goes wrong in our bodies in today's episode.

Foot pain is so common these days, it's almost become expected. Unfortunately, "just deal with it" is a terrible idea, as are some of the common "solutions" to foot pain like steroid shots. Overpronation is the result of a process - just like all breakdowns in our bodies. So how do we correct the process so we can impact the condition? Dr. Richard Aplin and his team discuss in this week's episode!

So many of our ailments stem from the same problem: inflammation. So we're talking all about it, what it is, and what we can do about it.

Fasting has become quite the health craze as of late. But is there something to the hype? The BrainStim gang discusses fasting and what benefits it offers for our health in today's episode.