Stress is not a bad thing and the correct dosing of stress is beneficial. Hormesis is a phenomenon in which low dosing of stress or toxins creates a favorable biological adaptation. The problem falls on chronic stress, and more importantly, the mismanagement of stress. Stress creates a shift in physiology as a mode of survival. When this shift in physiology is not removed over time, the body begins responding and adapting negatively. The brain starts to be hardwired through neuroplasticity to strengthen the neural pathways that create anger, depression, anxiety, and other negative emotions. … [Read more...]
Feeling Fatigued? Fix Your Posture By: Dr. Andrew Baranski
As time passes, humans are becoming increasingly tired, fat, and sick. We go from being children with boundless energy, and the default drives us towards becoming walking zombies in search of our next $6 Starbucks coffee. The amount of fatigue we are facing affects our personal and family time, but it also costs business owners. 43% of Americans report feeling too tired to complete their jobs, costing businesses $136 billion each year. If we can gain back our vitality, we will put billions back into the economy while also experiencing an abundant life. The keys to reversing fatigue lie … [Read more...]
Sauerkraut Recipe for Gut Health By: Dr. Andrew Baranski
As Hippocrates famously stated, “all disease begins in the gut.” Research has proven that the age-old statement may very well be true. To live an epic life, we must prioritize the health of our gut and reverse the damages already done. A proven method to increase gut health is regularly consuming fermented foods. One of my favorites is sauerkraut. This fermented cabbage is high in vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and fiber. It also contains lactobacilli, a heavily researched bacteria to aid gut health, and isothiocyanates, which are shown to prevent cancer growth. Ingredients One head … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Spinal Surgery and Injections By: Dr. Andrew Baranski
In the chiropractic setting, I often sit down with patients who have had back pain symptoms for years. Most of these patients have sat down with multiple primary care physicians: neurologists, pain management doctors, and physical therapists. The classic story I hear is as follows, “I tried physical therapy first, and after that did not work, I ended up getting pain injections. After the pain injections did not work, I ended up with surgery, and the problem is still not fixed.” Many of the patients that have opted for one surgery have ended up with multiple surgeries. This is a prevalent … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Increase the “Miracle Grow” for Your Brain BDNF By: Dr. Andrew Baranski
Your brain creates a protein that supports the survival of brain cells, stimulates connections between neurons, and accelerates learning. This protein is called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and called “miracle growth for the brain.” BDNF is found to be low in people who chronically abuse alcohol and in people who have dementia. Levels of BDNF are shown to decrease with aging, and this attributes to the shrinking of the gray matter in the brain in the elderly. The good news is that we can help save levels of BDNF and even increase levels through lifestyle, but the key is to get … [Read more...]
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