Life in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness, PLLC

04/16/2026

THIS is the approach we take at Life in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness, PLLC - many times PAIN is not coming from where you feel it and only a set of trained hands, along with adequate training, can determine and treat the root causes of your pain and then teach you how to maintain that alignment.

Sean P. Konrad, DC

An older woman underwent surgery for a herniated lumbar disc, yet recovery brought little relief. Though she could manage a few steps, persistent pain and weakness remained, stripping her of independence. Everyday movements—such as standing up after using the toilet—required support from others. Her condition is widely known as failed back surgery syndrome.

A full-body structural evaluation revealed the underlying issue: Although her lower back hurt the most, the root cause was an old, untreated foot injury from years earlier that had left her body misaligned. Despite the imbalance, she continued to work, care for her family, do laundry, and carry her grandchildren, resulting in mounting physical strain.

After the foot misalignment was addressed, improvement came much faster than expected. The very next morning, she sent a message to the doctor: “I was able to sit up in bed by myself and go to the bathroom without waking my husband. After using the toilet, I could stand up from the seat on my own. When my husband woke up and nervously asked me where I had gone, I burst into tears of joy at that moment.”

This case comes from Dr. Huang Hsien-Ming, founder and director of Zhenhuan Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinic in Taiwan. Holding dual licenses in Western and Chinese medicine, he specializes in orthopedic injury treatment and focuses on restoring the body’s structural balance to its optimal state. His clinical experience suggests that the location of pain is not always the location of injury. Many chronic pains that resist treatment do not actually originate where they are felt.

While some turn to massage, medicated patches, or even surgery, many remain unable to break free from discomfort. From a TCM perspective, however, the true source of pain can often be identified—and addressed—through targeted acupuncture points and corrective movements.

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04/16/2026

Tension relief --->>

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Sean P. Konrad, DC

04/13/2026

Keep one thing in mind folks............... your brain and nerve sheaths are made from cholesterol

Being told you have high can feel like a verdict: start taking a or risk a heart attack or .

Recent studies, however, suggest that high cholesterol is not as uniformly harmful as once thought. However, the message has swung hard in the other direction on social media, where claims range from “high cholesterol might save your life” to “high cholesterol is the secret to living to 100-plus.”

So, is high cholesterol really “good” or “bad”?

The reality is more nuanced than either extreme suggests. The more useful question may not be whether high cholesterol is harmful, but when—and in whom—it becomes risky.

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Sean P. Konrad, DC

04/13/2026

An 82-year-old woman lay on her kitchen floor for nearly two days after a fall, too weak and dizzy to stand. Rescuers found no fracture or head injury—just dehydration and exhaustion.

At the hospital, she initially stabilized. Then she suddenly became agitated, pulling at her gown and trying to climb out of bed. A doctor considered haloperidol, an antipsychotic often used when older patients become acutely confused.

But she kept reaching toward her lower abdomen.

A bladder scan found the problem: Her bladder was dangerously full. After drainage by a catheter, her agitation faded within minutes.

The culprit was a scopolamine patch she had been using for months to treat chronic dizziness, a drug that can interfere with bladder function in older adults.

She came within hours of leaving the hospital with yet another prescription—to treat a problem the first drug had caused.

Doctors call this scenario a prescribing cascade: When the side effect of one medication is mistaken for a new illness and treated with another prescription.

Polypharmacy—taking five or more medications—has grown increasingly common for nearly half of Americans 65 and older. Medication-related harm sends hundreds of thousands of Americans to emergency departments each year. Some estimates suggest these complications may contribute to more than 250,000 deaths annually, making them one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
“These episodes are far more common than most people realize,” Dr. Nimit Agarwal, a geriatrician at the University of Arizona who cared for the patient, told The Epoch Times.

Many medications are necessary, even lifesaving. However, warning signs that a medication may be causing harm are often easy to miss.

Recognizing when a drug may be doing more harm than good is an increasingly important skill amid rising overprescription. One place to start is understanding which occasions are most likely to result in unnecessary medications being added.

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Sean P. Konrad, DC

04/10/2026

Soothing comes together with rich , fresh ginger, and soft egg “noodles” (thin egg strands) to create a warm, easy-to-digest meal. Each ingredient is chosen to help calm while gently supporting the gut’s protective barrier.

Miso soup has deep roots in Japanese cooking, where it has been a daily staple for centuries, and for good reason—although for years, I avoided it. Soy and I do not get along, and most miso is made from soybeans. Then I discovered chickpea miso with the same rich, fermented flavor—but no soy. Suddenly, miso soup was back on the table, and I started building a version designed specifically to calm inflammation and support a leaky gut.
If you’ve been dealing with bloating, food sensitivities, brain fog, joint pain, or autoimmune flares, your gut lining may not be as strong as it should be.

Stress, medications, imbalances in gut bacteria (dysbiosis), infections, excess alcohol, and a highly processed diet can all damage the gut’s protective barrier or make it more permeable (leaky). In medical research, this is known as increased intestinal permeability or gut barrier dysfunction.
When the gut lining becomes compromised, particles that are normally kept within the digestive tract—such as partially digested food and bacteria—can pass into the bloodstream, triggering an immune response and promoting inflammation. Over time, that inflammation can further weaken the gut lining, creating a vicious cycle that is difficult to break.

While a bowl of ginger miso soup won’t fix everything overnight, it provides nutrients that help support the gut lining and calm inflammation.

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Sean P. Konrad, DC

04/10/2026

who provide part-time child care show slower decline and up to 24 percent lower risk.

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Sean P. Konrad, DC

04/10/2026

Nicole Flynn has been growing in her backyard for years—mostly, she says, because of its wonderful aroma and ability to repel insects. But the same plant she harvests for soups and teas is showing up in research labs, where its active compounds are doing something researchers didn’t expect: slowing, and in some cases stopping, the growth of cells without harming healthy tissue.

Flynn, a nutritional therapy and restorative health practitioner, is part of home cooks and wellness practitioners rediscovering lemongrass. “As more people explore Southeast Asian and plant-forward cooking, lemongrass is becoming more popular in American kitchens,” she told The Epoch Times. “Its accessibility, fresh flavor, and digestive benefits make it an appealing addition to both back yards and everyday meals.”

Although the research is still in the preclinical stage and has not been conducted in humans, the results are promising.

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Sean P. Konrad, DC

04/08/2026

Skeletal muscle is now recognized as an endocrine organ, meaning it does far more than enable movement—it actively communicates with the rest of the body. When muscles contract during exercise, they release signaling molecules called myokines, which travel through the bloodstream and influence major organs like the brain, liver, and fat tissue.

This process triggers powerful health benefits: it reduces chronic inflammation through molecules like IL-6, improves blood sugar control by enhancing insulin sensitivity, supports brain function by stimulating BDNF for memory and neuroprotection, and helps burn harmful visceral fat by converting it into energy-burning forms. In essence, every strength-training repetition sets off a cascade of biochemical signals that promote whole-body health, making muscle activity a key driver of both physical and metabolic well-being.

04/08/2026

A sleep‑lab study finds that all‑night pink noise–used by millions to drown out traffic and snoring–reduces REM sleep and distorts normal sleep patterns.

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Sean P. Konrad, DC

04/08/2026

Don’t assume that putting your phone face down or on “Do Not Disturb” is enough to protect your focus. Researchers have discovered that the mere physical presence of a smartphone actively drains your cognitive capacity. Yes, even when the device is completely turned off.

We are now living in an age of “cognitive outsourcing,” where our reliance on screens, search engines, and AI for daily thinking leads to cognitive impairments, such as the Google Effect. This phenomenon, a type of digital amnesia, causes our brains to stop encoding knowledge and only remember how to find it.

Reliance on technology goes beyond impairing our memory and attention spans; the persistent background connectivity contributes to increasing ADHD-like symptoms and erodes the mental downtime essential for creative “eureka” moments. This video examines the true psychological toll of smartphones and outlines science-based strategies to actually rebuild your focus.

https://youtu.be/NXWE_86LJt8?si=ry7lxFrNyNelEQ5_

Sean P. Konrad, DC

Don’t assume that putting your phone face down or on "Do Not Disturb" is enough to protect your focus. Researchers have discovered that the mere physical pre...

04/07/2026

This sweet girl had her first adjustment last week at 5 days old🥰

*I have permission from her Mom to post these pictures!*

04/07/2026

This little guy was 5 days old for his first adjustment last week! ❤️❤️❤️

*I have permission from his Mom to post these pictures*