Lanjopoulos Family Chiropractic Center

05/01/2026

04/27/2026

The Gut-Brain Axis Goes Both Ways

Most people think of digestion as a standalone system. Food goes in, nutrients come out, and the rest is plumbing. The reality is considerably more interesting. The gut and the brain are in constant two-way communication through the vagus nerve, a sprawling highway that runs from the brainstem down through the chest and abdomen. This connection, commonly called the gut-brain axis, means that what happens in the digestive system does not stay there.

The gut and the brain are in constant two-way communication through the vagus nerve, a sprawling highway that runs from the brainstem down through the chest and abdomen.

04/20/2026

Seasonal Reset in a Bottle

Spring has a way of making people want to open the windows, clear out the clutter, and feel more alive. Peppermint and lemon essential oils fit that energy perfectly. Both have been used for centuries for their refreshing, uplifting properties, and both have a growing body of research supporting their practical benefits. Used individually or blended together, they are among the most versatile oils available for everyday wellness.

Spring has a way of making people want to open the windows, clear out the clutter, and feel more alive. Peppermint and lemon essential oils fit that energy perfectly.