The Wellness Way- Granville

10/15/2026

🚨🦠 LEAKY GUT: Could Your Gut Lining Be Putting Your Immune System on High Alert?! 🦠🚨

Did you know your gut does WAY more than just digest food?! 🤯 Your intestinal lining acts like a protective barrier, allowing nutrients to be absorbed while helping keep unwanted substances out of your bloodstream.

But what happens when that barrier becomes compromised? 👀

💥 ENTER: INTESTINAL PERMEABILITY (AKA LEAKY GUT)! 💥

Your intestinal lining has tiny connections between cells called tight junctions. When these junctions aren’t functioning properly, substances that would normally stay inside your digestive tract may cross the intestinal barrier more easily.

And THAT can get your immune system’s attention! 🚨

🦠 WHAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO LEAKY GUT?

Several factors may affect the health and integrity of your intestinal lining, including:

🦠 Imbalances in beneficial gut bacteria and insufficient prebiotic fiber

💊 Antibiotic use, especially when it disrupts the gut microbiome

🪱 Certain intestinal infections, including parasites and harmful bacteria

🍄 Some fungal infections or overgrowths

☠️ Exposure to certain toxins, including some mycotoxins

🥦 Nutrient deficiencies that affect intestinal tissue repair

🚜 Certain pesticides and herbicides

🔥 Chronic intestinal inflammation

😰 Ongoing stress and poor sleep

🍟 Chemicals in ultra-processed food

Not every factor causes leaky gut in every person, but understanding what may be disrupting your gut environment can be an important piece of the puzzle! 🧩

🥖🥚🥛 CAN LEAKY GUT CONTRIBUTE TO FOOD SENSITIVITIES OR AUTOIMMUNE ISSUES?

Here’s where things get interesting! 👀

When the intestinal barrier is compromised, more food-derived antigens (small pieces of proteins) may come into contact with immune cells.

Your immune system may recognize certain antigens and produce antibodies against them. 🛡️

This is one possible way intestinal barrier dysfunction could contribute to abnormal immune responses.

Researchers are also studying the connection between increased intestinal permeability, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions. However, leaky gut alone has not been proven to cause food allergies or autoimmune diseases.

🧪 WHY DO FOOD SENSITIVITY PANELS SOMETIMES SHOW SO MANY FOODS YOU EAT REGULARLY?

Ever had a food sensitivity panel come back showing reactions to eggs, dairy, wheat, almonds, or other foods you eat ALL THE TIME?! 😳

Here’s something important to understand:

Your immune system can produce IgG antibodies to foods you regularly consume which can create inflammatory responses from the immune system next time you are exposed to those foods.

🔬 WHAT ABOUT ZONULIN & F***L SECRETORY IgA?

Two markers you may hear discussed when evaluating intestinal health are:

🧬 ZONULIN: A protein involved in regulating intestinal tight junctions. Researchers are investigating its relationship with intestinal permeability. What they have found is that higher levels to correlate to intestinal permeability however it is not a sole diagnostic criteria for establishing whether or not someone actually has the condition or not it just a helpful reference tool.

🛡️ F***L SECRETORY IgA (sIgA): This immune marker gives us insight into the mucosal barriers of the gut lining. High levels indicate something inflammatory is occurring in the gut. Often times it correlates to food allergies/sensitivities more than anything.

🌱✨ THE GOOD NEWS? YOUR GUT LINING CAN REPAIR ITSELF! ✨🌱

Your intestinal lining is constantly renewing itself, and supporting a healthier gut environment may help restore barrier function.

Some important steps include:

🥬 Nourishing beneficial gut bacteria with fiber-rich foods and prebiotics

🦠 Incorporating fermented foods or appropriate probiotics when tolerated

🥩 Getting adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals

🪱 Identifying and appropriately treating confirmed intestinal infections

💊 Using antibiotics when medically necessary rather than unnecessarily

☢️ Removing toxins from your environment and body

😴 Prioritizing restorative sleep

🧘 Managing chronic stress

🥗 Identifying genuine food allergies, intolerances, or medically necessary dietary restrictions

And here’s an encouraging part! ❤️

Immune responses can change over time!

Think of it like your immune system potentially calling off the search party! 🔎🚓

💚 BOTTOM LINE: Your gut barrier and immune system work closely together. Supporting your digestive health can be an important part of supporting your overall wellness!

📍 LICKING COUNTY, OHIO — LET’S TALK GUT HEALTH! 🌿

Whether you’re in Newark, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown, Hebron, or anywhere in between, understanding what’s happening inside your digestive system can help you make more informed decisions about your health! 💚

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10/14/2026

We would love your vote if you have trusted us with your care!

This year we’re nominated for best
chiropractic clinic

AND

Best physical therapy clinic (Dr. Ethan and our team have worked so hard to build one of the best physical therapy, rehab, performance centers around) 😍

https://newarkadvocate.gannettcontests.com/2026-Licking-County-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery/?group=558047

10/14/2026

🦋💙 **LET’S TALK ABOUT GOITERS!** 💙🦋

🤔 **Have you ever noticed swelling or a lump at the front of your neck?** It could be a sign of a GOITER!

🦋 **WHAT IS A GOITER?**

A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck. Your thyroid helps regulate your metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, and so much more! ⚡🌡️💪

🚨 **WHAT CAUSES A GOITER?**

🌿 **IODINE DEFICIENCY is the most common cause of goiters worldwide!**

Iodine is an essential mineral your thyroid needs to produce thyroid hormones. When your body doesn't get enough iodine, your thyroid may enlarge as it works to produce the hormones your body needs.

🔎 **SIGNS TO WATCH FOR:**

🦋 Visible swelling at the base of your neck

🦋 A feeling of tightness in your throat

🦋 Difficulty swallowing

🦋 Hoarseness or changes in your voice

🦋 A noticeable lump or fullness in your neck

💉 **SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR IODINE LEVELS CHECKED?**

If you suspect you have a goiter, or you've already been told you have one, it's worth discussing your iodine intake and thyroid health with your healthcare provider! ❤️

🧪 If iodine deficiency is suspected, ask whether iodine testing is appropriate.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT:** Don't start taking iodine supplements without guidance! Too much iodine can impact the thyroid negatively if you get too much as well.

💙 **YOUR THYROID HEALTH MATTERS!**

A little awareness today could help you recognize when it's time to get your thyroid checked. 🦋✨

📍 **Licking County, Ohio — let's spread awareness about thyroid health in our community!** 💙

💬 Did you know that iodine plays such an important role in thyroid health?

🔄 SHARE this post with someone who might find it helpful!

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10/13/2026

🔥💪 **STUBBORN BELLY FAT? IT MIGHT BE TIME TO START COUNTING YOUR MACROS!** 💪🔥

🥗 You've cut back on sugar.
🚫 You've cleaned up your diet.
🥦 You've eliminated processed foods and unnecessary chemicals.
💚 You've worked hard to reduce inflammation.
🏃‍♀️ You're trying to make healthier choices.

**BUT THAT STUBBORN BELLY FAT JUST WON'T BUDGE!** 😩

Sound familiar?!

Well, here's something that might change the game for you…

🧮 **IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT THE POWER OF MACROS AND THE LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS!** 🔥

You see, eating healthy is INCREDIBLY important, but there's another piece of the fat-loss puzzle that many people are missing.

👉 **CALORIES IN vs. CALORIES OUT!**

⚖️ The laws of thermodynamics tell us that energy doesn't just disappear!

When you consistently consume MORE calories than your body burns, that excess energy can be stored as body fat.

When you consistently consume LESS energy than your body uses, your body must tap into stored energy to make up the difference! 🔥

**So how do we make that happen?** 🤔

There are TWO main ways to create a calorie deficit:

🚶‍♀️ **OPTION #1:** MOVE MORE!
Walk more, exercise, lift weights, take the stairs, and increase the calories you burn throughout the day!

🥗 **OPTION #2:** EAT A LITTLE LESS!
Consume slightly fewer calories than your body burns each day.

💥 **OR EVEN BETTER… COMBINE BOTH!** 💥

But here's where most people get stuck…

🚨 **YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY CALORIES YOUR BODY ACTUALLY NEEDS!** 🚨

And that's where a little math can make a BIG difference! 🧮

🔥 **STEP 1: KNOW YOUR BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR)**

Your BMR is the approximate number of calories your body needs at complete rest just to keep you ALIVE!

❤️ Keeping your heart beating
🫁 Keeping your lungs breathing
🧠 Keeping your brain functioning
🌡️ Regulating your body temperature
⚙️ Keeping your internal systems running

Think of it this way…

If you laid in bed all day and barely moved, your body would STILL burn calories!

🔥 **STEP 2: CALCULATE YOUR TOTAL DAILY ENERGY EXPENDITURE (TDEE)**

Now we take your BMR and factor in your activity throughout the day!

🏋️‍♂️ Exercise
🚶 Walking
🧹 Cleaning the house
💼 Working
🏃 Chasing the kids around
🍽️ Even digesting your food!

ALL of these things contribute to your total daily calorie burn!

Your TDEE gives us an estimate of how many calories your body uses in an average day.

🔥 **STEP 3: CREATE A SMALL, SUSTAINABLE CALORIE DEFICIT!**

Once you know your estimated daily calorie needs, you can begin eating slightly fewer calories than your body uses.

For example:

🔥 Your body burns approximately 2,200 calories per day.

🥗 You consume approximately 1,900 calories per day.

📉 That's a 300-calorie daily deficit!

Over time, that consistent deficit encourages your body to use stored energy, including body fat! There is roughly 3,500 calories in 1 lb of fat so over time so in a 12 day course of maintaining a 300 calorie deficit you could expect to likely lose 1 lb of fat which means in one month you could lose 2 lbs of pure fat just by doing something as simple as eating a few hundred calories less every day! It may not sound like much weight but if you Googled what a pound of fat looks like it would surprise you.

💪 **YOU DON'T HAVE TO STARVE YOURSELF TO LOSE FAT!**

In fact, the goal is to eat ENOUGH to support your energy, muscle, and overall health while creating a manageable calorie deficit.

🥩 **STEP 4: UNDERSTAND YOUR MACROS!**

Macros are short for MACRONUTRIENTS, and there are THREE main ones:

🥩 **PROTEIN = 4 CALORIES PER GRAM**
Protein helps maintain muscle, supports recovery, and helps keep you feeling full!

🍎 **CARBOHYDRATES = 4 CALORIES PER GRAM**
Carbs provide energy for your brain, muscles, and daily activities! And remember, carbs are sugar technically so quality of your carbs matter for optimal health.

🥑 **FATS = 9 CALORIES PER GRAM**
Healthy fats help support hormone production, cell health, and nutrient absorption!

🍷 **BONUS: ALCOHOL = 7 CALORIES PER GRAM!**
Yep! Those weekend drinks count toward your calorie intake too! 😉

💡 Here's the important part…

**IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT EATING FEWER CALORIES. IT'S ABOUT EATING THE RIGHT BALANCE OF MACROS!**

Adequate protein, balanced carbohydrates, and healthy fats can help you preserve muscle, feel satisfied, and make your fat-loss journey more sustainable! 💪

📱 **STEP 5: TRACK IT LIKE YOU TRACK YOUR BANK ACCOUNT!** 💰

Think about it…

You wouldn't manage your finances without knowing how much money is coming in and going out, right?

Your calorie intake works similarly!

And the GOOD NEWS is that technology makes tracking easier than ever! 🙌

📸 **Cal AI** — Take a picture of your food and let AI estimate the calories and macros!

📲 **MyFitnessPal** — Log your meals, track your macros, and monitor your daily intake!

📊 **Terrain Keeper** — Another option for helping you stay organized and accountable!

Remember, tracking tools provide estimates, not perfect measurements. The key is consistency and watching your progress over time!

🚨 **NOW HERE'S THE BIG QUESTION…**

Does all of this sound overwhelming?! 😵‍💫

Not sure how to calculate your BMR?

Don't know your TDEE?

Confused about how much protein, fat, and carbohydrates YOU should be eating?

Struggling to stay consistent or hold yourself accountable?

**YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT ALONE!** 🙌

🔥💪 **INTRODUCING DR. ETHAN'S "FAT LOSS FOREVER PROGRAM!"** 💪🔥

This is NOT another 30-day crash diet or quick-fix weight-loss challenge!

This is a **YEAR-LONG COACHING PROGRAM** designed to help you build sustainable habits and work toward lasting fat-loss results! 🎯

When you work with Dr. Ethan, you'll receive:

🧮 Help calculating your individual calorie needs

🥩 Guidance on your personalized macro targets

📊 Progress tracking and adjustments along the way

🤝 WEEKLY check-ins for coaching and accountability

💪 Support with building habits you can actually maintain

🎯 A long-term strategy focused on sustainable results!

Because losing weight is one thing…

**LEARNING HOW TO KEEP IT OFF IS THE REAL GOAL!** 🔥

🚨🎉 **LICKING COUNTY — WE HAVE A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!** 🎉🚨

⏰ **NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 15TH, WE'RE OFFERING A NEW PATIENT SPECIAL!** ⏰

If you've been thinking about finally getting serious about your fat-loss goals, NOW is a great time to schedule your consultation with Dr. Ethan and learn more about his **FAT LOSS FOREVER PROGRAM!**

📅 **ONLY A COUPLE OF DAYS LEFT!**

💬 Comment **"MACROS"** below or contact our office to schedule your consultation and learn more about the special!

❤️ You have already put so much effort into getting healthier. Now let's make sure you have the numbers, tools, strategy, and accountability to help your hard work pay off!

🔥 **EAT SMARTER. MOVE MORE. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS. BUILD HABITS THAT LAST!** 🔥

10/11/2026

Most common symptoms I see of a fungal problem like yeast/mold going on:

- Ezcema, Psoriasis, Ringworm, Jock Itch, Athlete’s Foot, Seborrheic Dermatitis (dandruff). Pretty much any pink or scaly/crusty rash is fungal origin.

- Reocurring vaginal yeast infections.

- Oral thrush (white film caused by Candida species of yeast on the tongue)

- Crackling, popping, itching, whooshing, ringing in the ear and excessive ear wax that is frequent. You don’t have to have ALL of these symptoms just what I see with the ears.

- Frequent Urination

- Frequent UTIs

- Frequent bouts of Strep Throat or cavities forming in the teeth.

- Anxiety, depression, brain fog, dementia, dissociation, paranoia, sleep disturbances, dark intrusive negative thoughts, irritability/aggression, ADHD and OCD like symtpoms. Again you do not need to have ALL of these symptoms, these are just the common ones I see.

- Cycle Irregularities like excessive menstruation (most common) OR a an absence of your period.

- Estrogen Dominant Related Issues: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PMS/PMDD, Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Colon Cancer

- Fertility issues

- An absence of skin pigmentation

- Issues losing weight and weight gain

- Excessive thirst and sugar cravings (often times just totally unsatiable appetite)

- Nail fungus

- Constipation/Diarrhea (usually more constipation). IBD conditions like Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease are extremely common conditions I see with fungal issues as well.

- Low Vitamin D, Glutathione, Zinc, and Iron (there are many more but these are most common)

- Blurry vision/eye floaters

- Recurrent Sinusitis

- Upper Respiratory Issues

- Crippling Fatigue and poor exercise recovery

- Numbness, tingling, burning sensations, motor ticks, intention tremors (think Parkinson’s), pins and needles feels throughout the body, and neuro-developmental delay - as always you do not have to have ALL of these symptoms.

- Joint Pain that migrates

- Autoimmune flares or certain cancers

- Heart Palpitations and/or blood pressure issues

- Low blood sugar spells that follows dizziness and lightheadedness

- Cold hands and feet (poor blood circulation)

- Horrible allergies and extreme hypersensitivities to fragrances, herbs, medications, foods, environmental toxins, household cleaners, fabrics, etc

- Swollen lymph nodes, liver/gallbladder/kidney issues (organs/organ systems that play a role in detoxification)

- EMF intolerance

There are so many more as this type of issue becomes a systemic issue in ten body which is why it is improtant to get proper testing so you know what you are dealing with. Far too often when you go to a mainstream doc they just treat your symptoms with medications and refer you out to multiple specialists. Before you know if you are thick in the weeds with a long list of medications that have side effects to deal with as well!

There are tons more however, these are the most common symptoms and/or conditions that have been observed and studied to be associated with fungal related illness such as yeast and mold toxicity. Big names like RFK Jr, Dr. Jill Crista, Evan Brand, Dr. Neil Nathan, Gary Brecka, Dr. Jill Carnahan and many more prominent names in the holistic and integrative health space have been sounding the alarm on this issue as it is SO COMMON!!!

If any of this sounds like you or someone you know please share this far and wide to bring attention to this matter and also until October 15th we are doing a new patient special in our office if you or someone you know need help resolving this matter!

If you are looking for a good quality mold inspector in the central Ohio area contact TNK Inspections

10/10/2026

🍄🚨 DID YOU KNOW ESTROGEN AND YEAST INFECTIONS HAVE A SCIENTIFIC CONNECTION?! 🚨🍄

💗 If you've ever wondered why you seem to get yeast infections around your period, during pregnancy, after starting birth control, or while using hormone replacement therapy… there may actually be a biological explanation! 🤯

And the research behind this is FASCINATING! 🔬👇

🦠 FIRST, LET'S TALK ABOUT CANDIDA!

Candida albicans is a type of fungus (yeast) that can naturally live in the body, including the vaginal environment.

Normally, it doesn't cause problems. But under certain conditions, Candida can overgrow and cause uncomfortable symptoms like itching, burning, irritation, and discharge in the vaginal region. It can also contribute to the development of a white film on the tongue known as "thrush", or create red/pinkish rashes on the skin or even nail fungus growing on the toe nails and dandruff in the hair just to name a couple obvious signs of fungal infections.

💥 HERE'S WHERE ESTROGEN COMES IN!

Estrogen does more than regulate your menstrual cycle!

Research shows that estrogen can influence how Candida behaves AND how effectively your immune system recognizes it. 😳

🔬 A fascinating study published in Cell Reports in 2022 discovered that when Candida albicans was exposed to estrogen, the fungus became better at avoiding certain immune defenses!

Here's what researchers found:

🦠 Estrogen-exposed Candida was able to recruit a human protein called Factor H onto its surface.

🛡️ This helped the fungus interfere with part of the immune system responsible for identifying and clearing pathogens.

🔬 In laboratory experiments, immune cells were less effective at engulfing estrogen-exposed Candida.

🍄 Estrogen can also increase glycogen in vaginal tissues, creating conditions that may favor Candida growth in the vaginal area.

In other words, estrogen may help create an environment where Candida has an advantage! 🤯

💗 SO WHEN MIGHT ESTROGEN PLAY A ROLE?

💊 1️⃣ ESTROGEN-CONTAINING BIRTH CONTROL

Did you know vaginal yeast infections are a recognized possible side effect of some estrogen-containing contraceptives?

Certain combination birth control pills contain synthetic estrogen, and higher-estrogen formulations have been associated with increased susceptibility to vaginal yeast infections.

Not everyone experiences this, and the risk varies by formulation.

🤰 2️⃣ PREGNANCY

Estrogen levels rise significantly during pregnancy!

These hormonal changes affect the vaginal environment and can make yeast infections more common.

If you've experienced more yeast infections during pregnancy, hormones may be part of the explanation! 👶💕

🌸 3️⃣ YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Ever notice yeast infection symptoms appearing around the SAME time every month? 📅

Estrogen naturally fluctuates throughout your cycle, including a rise around ovulation and another smaller rise afterward.

Some women experience recurring vaginal irritation or yeast infections before their period.

That timing may be an important clue! 🔎

🌷 4️⃣ HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT)

Estrogen-containing hormone therapy has also been associated with increased risk of Candida infections. If you experience these symptoms after starting HRT, speaking with your provider would be strongly encouraged!

✨ HERE'S THE BIG TAKEAWAY!

🍄 Estrogen doesn't automatically CAUSE a yeast infection.

But it can influence the environment AND the way Candida interacts with your immune system.

💡 WHAT CAN YOU DO?

✅ Pay attention to whether symptoms follow your menstrual cycle.

✅ Notice changes after starting hormonal medications.

✅ Avoid excess consumption of processed sugar, alcohol, and refined carbs!

✅ Get your hormones and gut microbiome properly tested to see how your hormones and microbiome may be operating.

🤰 If you're pregnant, always check with your healthcare provider before treating a suspected yeast infection.

Have you ever noticed yeast infections becoming more frequent around your period, during pregnancy, or after starting hormonal birth control? 🤔

💬 Drop a 🌸 in the comments if you learned something new!

📲 SHARE this with a friend who loves learning about women's health! Knowledge is powerful! 💪💗

🔬 RESEARCH & FURTHER READING:

📚 Kumwenda et al. (2022), Estrogen promotes innate immune evasion of Candida albicans through inactivation of the alternative complement system, Cell Reports.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8755443/

📖 Happy V — Is Your Yeast Infection Due to Hormones? Here's How to Tell

https://happyv.com/blogs/womens-health/is-your-yeast-infection-due-to-hormones

Educational information only. Symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

Is your yeast infection linked to hormones? Find out the key signs, causes, and what to do about hormone-related imbalances.

10/09/2026

🧠⚡ ADHD: IS YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM STUCK IN OVERDRIVE?! ⚡🧠

When it comes to ADHD, there are several things I commonly see that may contribute to an overstimulated nervous system, difficulty focusing, brain fog, restlessness, and feeling like your brain just WON’T SHUT OFF! 🤯🔥

Here are 5 things worth looking into! 👇👇👇

🚨 1️⃣ MAST CELL ACTIVATION & HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE 🤧🔥

Did you know that histamine is an excitatory neurotransmitter?! 🧠⚡

If you’re dealing with food allergies, food sensitivities, mast cell activation, or histamine intolerance, this may contribute to an overstimulated nervous system!

Histamine doesn’t just play a role in allergic reactions. It also influences wakefulness, alertness, and nervous system activity!

🍭 2️⃣ TOO MUCH PROCESSED SUGAR & REFINED CARBS 🍩🥤

Your brain relies on a balance between GLUTAMATE (excitatory) ⚡ and GABA (calming) 😌.

When you’re constantly consuming processed sugar and refined carbohydrates, blood sugar fluctuations and metabolic stress may interfere with that balance.

Glutamate is converted into the calming neurotransmitter GABA through specific enzyme pathways, and poor metabolic health may affect neurotransmitter regulation.

🍄 3️⃣ FUNGAL ISSUES — YEAST & MOLD 🦠🏠

Ever feel…

🌫️ HAZY?
🤯 CRAZY?
🥱 LAZY?

Yeast-related health issues and certain mold exposures deserve attention!

Some molds produce MYCOTOXINS, which can have neurological effects under certain exposure conditions.

If you’re constantly dealing with brain fog, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating, environmental exposures may be worth investigating!

💪 4️⃣ LOW TESTOSTERONE — ESPECIALLY IN MEN! 🚹🔥

Testosterone isn’t just about muscle mass and libido!

It also plays a role in ENERGY, MOTIVATION, MOOD, and COGNITIVE FUNCTION! 🎯🧠

When testosterone is low, some men experience fatigue, decreased motivation, and difficulty concentrating.

If you struggle to stay laser-focused on tasks, hormone health may be another piece worth evaluating!

🧬 5️⃣ METHYLATION ISSUES & GENETICS ⚡🧠

This one gets overlooked!

Methylation is involved in numerous biochemical processes, including neurotransmitter metabolism.

Certain genetic variations can influence pathways involved in processing CATECHOLAMINES, such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

These chemicals help regulate attention, alertness, and your body’s FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT RESPONSE! 🚨

In some situations, methylation-related nutrient deficiencies may warrant evaluation, and targeted nutrients or methyl donors may be considered when appropriate.

🔥 SO WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO TO SUPPORT YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM?! 🔥

📱⚡ Be mindful of unnecessary EMF exposure as they can overstimulate the nervous system.

😴🌙 Practice GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE! Your brain needs quality sleep to regulate attention, emotions, and nervous system activity!

🏋️‍♂️💪 WORK OUT CONSISTENTLY! Regular physical activity can support dopamine signaling, mood, focus, and stress regulation!

🥩🥑🥦 EAT REAL, WHOLE FOODS! Prioritize protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and nutrient-dense foods instead of constantly reaching for processed junk!

👐🦴 GET ADJUSTED MORE REGULARLY! Consistent chiropractic care can help the body regulate the nervous system better and keep the body in a more calming state.

💥 HERE’S THE BIG TAKEAWAY! 💥

Sometimes multiple factors are contributing to how someone feels and functions every single day!

🧠 DON’T JUST THINK ABOUT FOCUS. THINK ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT MAY BE INFLUENCING YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM! ⚡

👇 Which of these 5 have you experienced or looked into?! Drop a comment below! 👇

📍 Proudly serving Licking County, Ohio, and surrounding communities! ❤️

10/05/2026

🚨🚨 YOUR ACNE MIGHT NOT ACTUALLY BE A “SKIN” PROBLEM 🚨🚨

Read that again. 👀

If you’ve tried every cleanser 🧴, serum 💧, facial 🧖‍♀️, prescription, and TikTok skincare routine known to mankind…

…and your acne STILL keeps coming back…

STOP ONLY LOOKING AT YOUR FACE. 🛑

There are 3 BIG areas we look at when someone is dealing with stubborn acne:

🍕 FOOD + IMMUNE REACTIONS
🦠 GUT INFECTIONS / IMBALANCES
⚖️ HORMONAL IMBALANCES

Let’s break this s**t down. 👇👇👇

🍕 1️⃣ FOOD + IMMUNE REACTIONS

Your immune system can react to certain foods and trigger inflammatory and histamine responses known as food allergies/sensitivities. 🤧🔥

High-sugar and highly refined foods can also influence insulin-related pathways associated with acne. 🍩🥤

And dairy appears to be an acne trigger for SOME people as it is a mucus producing food that can clog your lymph channels making it harder to expel toxins. 🥛

If your acne changes dramatically based on what you eat…

PAY ATTENTION. 👀

Food allergies/sensitivities are probably the most common reason I see people struggle with acne honestly.

🦠 2️⃣ YOUR GUT

Acne + bloating + constipation + gas + diarrhea + digestive problems?

🚩🚩🚩

DON’T IGNORE YOUR GUT.

Your intestinal microbiome, immune system, metabolism, and skin communicate with each other through what researchers call the gut-skin axis. 🦠➡️🧍‍♀️

Bacterial imbalances or infections can create immune and inflammatory stress in the body.

And constipation is another sign that deserves attention because regular bowel movements are an important part of normal waste elimination. So if your detoxification channels are clogged up your body will search for alternative routes to expel the toxins.

A comprehensive stool analysis may be something to discuss depending on your symptoms to evaluate for dysbiosis. 🔬💩

⚖️ 3️⃣ YOUR HORMONES

THIS. ONE. IS. HUGE. 👏

Ever notice breakouts right before or around your period? 🩸😩

That timing isn't necessarily random. When estrogen surges right before your period if you do not have adequate progesterone to balance it out it can leave you in a state of estrogen dominance which can create the acne breakouts, PMS symptoms, bloating, cramping, etc symptoms.

Estrogen, progesterone, and androgen activity change throughout the menstrual cycle, and those hormonal shifts can influence oil production and acne.

And then we have ANDROGENS. 👀

Higher androgen activity can increase sebum production and contribute to:

🔥 Cystic acne
🔥 Deep, painful breakouts
🔥 Jawline/chin acne
🔥 Shoulder acne
🔥 Chest acne
🔥 BACKNE

This is a pattern we may see with things such as:

👩 Women with PCOS
💉 People using testosterone/HRT
🏋️ Men or women using anabolic steroids
⚖️ Other situations involving elevated androgen activity

There’s a REASON your skin can change when your hormones change.

So instead of asking:

❌ “What should I put ON my acne?”

Maybe start asking:

🤔 What am I eating?
🤔 How is my digestion?
🤔 Am I constipated?
🤔 What are my hormones doing?
🤔 Is there a pattern to WHEN I break out?

THAT information matters. 🔍🔥

Some things we may discuss with patients include:

🥤 Cutting WAY back on processed sugar
🍞 Reducing refined carbohydrates (thinks grains/gluten)
🥛 Trialing dairy removal when appropriate
🌾 Assessing whether food allergies/sensitivities are at play
🥩 Making sure you're getting adequate zinc
💊 Getting your hormones and/or gut microbiome tested
🐟 Getting adequate omega-3s and vitamin A through appropriate foods/supplements

🚨🚨 LICKING COUNTY — IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING WITH ACNE, GUT ISSUES, OR HORMONE ISSUES, THIS IS FOR YOU! 🚨🚨

We’re currently running a 🎉 NEW PATIENT SPECIAL THROUGH OCTOBER 15TH! 🎉

If you are DONE guessing…

DONE throwing money at products…

And ready to actually investigate what might be contributing to YOUR pattern…

📲 COME IN FOR A CONSULTATION.

⏰ October 15th is coming FAST — message us to get scheduled!

📍 Licking County, Ohio