Dr. Christopher Kent

06/24/2026

🎥 Osteopathy Cures Persistent Hiccups

A 67-year-old cancer patient developed near-continuous hiccups after chemotherapy, and a single session of manipulative treatment resolved them completely. Osteopathic evaluation identified somatic dysfunctions in the cervical spine, upper thoracic segments, thoracic inlet, and cranial base, all of which were contributing to disrupted diaphragmatic mechanics and a dysregulated hiccup reflex arc. This case is a compelling reminder that the nervous system's relationship to structure runs deeper than most conventional medicine acknowledges. Watch the full clip to hear Drs. Kent and McCoy break it down. 🧠⚖️

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06/23/2026

🎥 Dementia Risk: Brain's Waste Removal System

What if dementia isn't just "aging" but a failure of your brain's built-in cleaning system? A University of Cambridge study found that dysfunction in the glymphatic system, the brain's waste removal mechanism, may be behind many cases of dementia, and three biological markers tied to this system can predict risk up to 10 years before diagnosis. Poor sleep and high blood pressure aren't just lifestyle concerns, they directly impair this cleansing process. Watch this clip to understand why supporting the nervous system isn't optional, it's foundational. 🧠⚖️

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06/22/2026

🎥 Early Microbe Exposure Prevents Allergies

The hygiene hypothesis has been around for decades, but now Yale researchers are finally explaining the "why" behind it. Early exposure to diverse microbes and proteins builds a broad immune memory, along with a specific antibody that helps block allergic reactions later in life. Kids raised on farms, in homes with pets, or in rural environments aren't just lucky, their immune systems are being educated. Watch this clip to understand what a truly experienced immune system looks like, and why that distinction matters. 🧠⚖️

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06/22/2026

06/21/2026

🎥 Chiropractors: The Struggle with Selfless Service

What if the "selfless server" identity that was drilled into chiropractic culture is actually working against you? Dr. Christopher Kent and Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley break down how the glorification of being broke, overworked, and self-sacrificing has trapped chiropractors in a cycle that serves no one, not the doctor and not the patient. If you have ever felt guilty for wanting a sustainable practice, this clip is the conversation you did not know you needed. 🧠⚖️

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06/20/2026

🎥 Doctor's 98% Insurance Surprise

Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley did nothing wrong, yet found herself on the receiving end of an insurance clawback for overpayments made one to three years prior, with no warning and no real recourse. This clip is a stark reminder of what it actually means to be at the mercy of a system that was never designed with your practice or your patients in mind. If you have ever wondered whether leaving insurance behind is worth it, hear what she says about actually wanting to go to work now. 🧠⚖️

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06/19/2026

🎥 Navigating Family Practice Pricing

Serving whole families is one of the most rewarding parts of principled chiropractic, and one of the hardest to price sustainably. Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley and Dr. McCoy get honest about the tension between wanting to make care accessible and actually keeping the lights on. If you have wrestled with how to structure fees for families of five or six without underselling your value, this clip is worth your time. 🧠⚖️

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06/18/2026

🎥 Chiropractors: Ask Patients, Not Debate

The philosophy debate has been going on for decades, and maybe the answer was sitting in our adjusting rooms the whole time. Instead of fighting over where chiropractic belongs, what if we simply asked the people we serve what chiropractic actually means to them? Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley unpacks why chiropractors are afraid to hear the answer, and why that fear may be costing us our legitimacy. Watch this one and let it challenge you. 🧠⚖️

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06/17/2026

🎥 Chiropractic's Gender Pay Gap

Women who own chiropractic practices are earning as little as twenty cents on the dollar compared to their male counterparts, and the problem runs deeper than pricing. Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley draws a sharp parallel between the marginalization women have faced and the decades-long struggle chiropractic has endured trying to find its place in healthcare. The conversation we have been having is not working, and this clip makes the case for why a total shift in leadership and direction is long overdue. 🧠⚖️

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06/16/2026

🎥 Chiropractic's Value Under Threat

The value proposition of a chiropractic education is broken, and the people at the top have little incentive to fix it. With Grad Plus loans on the chopping block and new income requirements tied to federal funding, we may be watching major chiropractic colleges head toward closure in real time. Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley shares what it looked like firsthand, qualifying for WIC and food stamps while working one of the better-paying associate jobs available. If you think this doesn't affect you, watch this clip. 🧠⚖️

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