Dr. Nancy Short, MS, DC, BCAO

02/21/2026

A 2025 study published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery examined the effects of peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil on HNO210 human laryngeal (throat) cancer cells grown in laboratory conditions. The researchers cultured the cancer cells in a controlled environment and exposed them to different concentrations of peppermint oil ranging from 10 to 500 micrograms per milliliter. They used an MTT assay, a laboratory test that measures cell metabolic activity, to determine how many cells remained viable after treatment.

The results showed a clear dose-dependent effect, meaning higher concentrations caused greater cancer cell death. Within 24 hours, cell viability significantly decreased, and at concentrations above 200 micrograms per milliliter, nearly all of the cancer cells were destroyed. The treated cells also showed visible signs of damage, including shrinkage, reduced cell density, membrane blebbing, and detachment from the culture surface—changes commonly associated with cytotoxic stress and programmed cell death. These findings were observed in vitro (in lab-grown cells), not in human patients.

PMID: 41379470

02/20/2026

🍻🤔 This study shocked researchers. Research suggests that people who drink beer in moderation are more likely to live past 90 compared to non drinkers. Scientists believe this is linked to stronger social bonds, reduced stress, and certain compounds in beer that support heart health.

Experts warn that the effect disappears when drinking becomes excessive. The key factor is not alcohol itself, but moderation and a balanced lifestyle.

Does this finding surprise you? What are your thoughts on the connection between social habits and a long life?

Note: The information presented here is for general knowledge and discussion.

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

This may be my most important post: A new law requires EKG for high school sports. I may be working with the schools to get these done at a very discounted rate. More to follow.

02/17/2026

I believe this is called "discrimination". Posts are eternally in "pending" status. 🙄

02/17/2026

THIS is what it's ALL about! 🥰

02/17/2026

How do you correct this? A simple, less than 5 lbs of force, adjustment of the atlas.

02/16/2026

The #1 way you misalign is in your sleep. If you sleep, you need a chiropractor.

02/15/2026

I think I saw this on the movie "Idiocracy"

Technology meets consciousness, expanding health on a personal level.

02/13/2026

Thank God! 🤣

🧬🧠 New research reveals that children are more likely to inherit their intelligence from their mothers thanks to the X chromosome.

Groundbreaking findings from the University of Cambridge suggest that intelligence is predominantly inherited from the maternal line.

The core of this discovery lies in the X chromosome, which carries intelligence-related genes; since women possess two X chromosomes and men only one, mothers are twice as likely to pass these traits to their offspring.

Furthermore, these maternal genes are specifically programmed to activate in the cerebral cortex, the brain's sophisticated center for memory, language, and complex reasoning. In contrast, genes inherited from the father tend to influence the limbic system, which governs more primal functions and physical development.

While these genetic insights emphasize the mother’s biological impact, researchers underscore that intelligence is not determined by DNA alone. The quality of early caregiving and the nurturing environment provided by both parents remain crucial factors in a child's cognitive growth. This study highlights a fascinating genetic blueprint where mothers provide the foundation for complex thought, while fathers support other vital developmental systems. Ultimately, this research offers a deeper understanding of how our cognitive abilities are shaped, reinforcing the powerful biological and environmental bond between a mother and her child.

source: Malewar, A. Scientists Confirm that Intelligence Comes from Your Mother. Tech Explorist.

What are your thoughts on this? Does this research resonate with your own family experiences?

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