The Wellness Way- Granville

03/25/2026

🚨 WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU’VE BEEN TOLD ABOUT CHOLESTEROL… IS WRONG? 🚨

Let me ask you something…

👉 Why is heart disease STILL the #1 killer in America…
👉 Even after BILLIONS spent on research?
👉 Even with MORE medications than ever before?

Something isn’t adding up… 🤔

💥 Here’s what most people don’t realize:

Cholesterol is in EVERY SINGLE CELL of your body.
Your brain? 🧠
Your hormones? 🔥
Your immune system? 🛡️

👉 They ALL depend on it.

So why is it being treated like the enemy? 👀

⚠️ What if I told you…

It’s not just about “high cholesterol”…

It’s about:
❌ Inflammation
❌ Blood sugar issues
❌ Oxidative stress

…and most people are NEVER tested for the markers that actually matter.

💊 Meanwhile…

Millions of people are put on medications…
Without ever being told:

⚡ There are deeper answers
⚡ There are more advanced labs
⚡ There are ways to actually TURN THIS AROUND

🔥 I see it every single week in the office…

People who were told:
👉 “This is just your genetics”
👉 “You’ll be on meds forever”

…and then everything changes once we dig deeper.

❤️ Here’s the truth:
Your body is not broken.
It’s responding to something.

And when you understand what’s REALLY going on…
👉 That’s when things start to change.

📞 If you’re:
✔️ Worried about your cholesterol
✔️ Dealing with heart-related concerns
✔️ Tired of getting surface-level answers

It’s time to look at this differently.

For the first time ever I am making available to the public a FREE downloadable PDF I wrote on my Substack account years ago to download, read, and share everywhere because I believe this information is so important:

👉 Message us directly and I will send you the PDF.

📍 Proudly serving Licking County & surrounding areas

- Dr. Alex

03/24/2026

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03/24/2026

🌿 Spring is coming to Ohio… and so are the ALLERGIES 🤧🌼

Before you reach for another quick fix, let’s talk about one of the most underrated herbs out there 👇

✨ NETTLE LEAF ✨

This plant is an absolute powerhouse 💪

🔥 Helps reduce seasonal allergy symptoms
🌬️ Supports lung function & easier breathing
💪 May support healthy testosterone and prostate health
🩸 Rich in minerals like iron, magnesium & calcium
🧠 Can support energy, focus & overall vitality

Think of it as nature’s way of helping your body handle the stress of changing seasons 🌱

If you deal with:
🤧 Sneezing & itchy eyes
😮‍💨 Congestion or breathing issues
⚡ Low energy
😩 Hormone struggles

Nettle might be something worth looking into 👀

Simple. Natural. Powerful.

Spring doesn’t have to feel miserable 🌼

03/23/2026

🚨 Something is OFF… but no one is looking at the FULL picture 😔

A 23-year-old girl came to us struggling with:
💔 Abnormal cycles
💤 Terrible sleep
😣 Anxiety that wouldn’t let up
😩 Gut issues
🔥 Persistent acne
💔 Low libido

…and so much more.

She had been to doctors. She had been given answers like "all your labs look normal".
No one had actually CONNECTED the dots for her until she came to us.

We decided to start with running a DUTCH Hormone Test (very comprehensive hormone test to look at your hormones) — and what we found was eye-opening 👇

⚠️ Her estrogens were LOW (and yes… estrogen isn’t just ONE hormone, it’s a whole GROUP)
⚠️ Her testosterone was LOW → explaining her low libido
⚠️ Her body wasn’t clearing hormones properly → her liver was overwhelmed
⚠️ That backup in her liver = acne, mood swings, and more

👉 Here’s the TRUTH most people are never told:

🧠 TAKEAWAY #1
If you’re not testing ALL hormones… you’re only seeing part of the story.
You cannot understand the forest by looking at ONE tree 🌳

Now here’s where it gets even more important…

🧠 TAKEAWAY #2
It’s not just WHAT is off… it’s WHY.

For her?
The real issue wasn’t just hormones…

It was INFLAMMATION 🚨

Specifically… MOLD exposure 🦠
Those mycotoxins were:
➡️ Clogging her liver
➡️ Driving inflammation
➡️ Throwing her hormones completely out of balance

So no… the answer wasn’t just birth control.
It wasn’t HRT.
It wasn't a surgery
It wasn’t masking symptoms.

It was understanding what her body was ACTUALLY dealing with 💡

💭 Let me ask you…

Have you EVER had ALL your hormones tested?
And more importantly…

Has anyone ever sat down with you and explained WHY they’re off?

Or were you just given a quick fix and sent on your way… 😞

You deserve better answers.
You deserve to feel like yourself again 💛

📩 If this sounds like you, it might be time to dig deeper.

03/20/2026

A 60-year-old man walked into the office… and his life had quietly been changing for years.

Six years ago, his kidneys were functioning normally.

Now?
Stage 4 kidney disease.

No clear explanation.
No major warning signs early on.
Just a slow, silent decline.

As we talked, I asked him a simple question:

“Have you ever had COVID… and had it pretty bad?”

He paused.
Then said,
“Yeah… it knocked me on my butt.”

That moment mattered.

Because what many people still don’t realize is this:

👉 COVID isn’t always just a respiratory illness.
👉 It can leave lasting effects in other organs—including the kidneys.

🧠 What Research Is Showing

Emerging studies have linked COVID infections with long-term kidney complications:

Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been widely documented during infection

Even people with mild cases have shown declines in kidney function over time

A large study published in JAMA Network Open found increased risk of:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Decline in eGFR (kidney filtration)

Kidney failure months after infection

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35285915/

Other research suggests:

Persistent inflammation

Immune system dysregulation

Microvascular (small blood vessel) damage

…can all contribute to ongoing kidney stress long after the initial illness.

💔 Why This Hits Hard

This man didn’t connect the dots.

Most people wouldn’t.

Because the infection came…
Then life moved on…

But inside his body?
Something may not have fully settled.

And now he’s facing a reality that changes everything:

Energy

Diet

Medications

Long-term outlook

⚠️ A Bigger Question

There is still a lot we’re learning about how the body responds long-term after viral illness.

Some individuals continue to show elevated immune markers long after recovery—suggesting the body is still reacting to something.

What that means for each person can vary. A normal COVID Spike Protein Antibody test indicates anything less than 0.8 is normal. This man's levels were over 25,000. Anecdotally, most docs that test these markers suggest that levels over 1,000 indicate that the virus is still creating problems and you need to detox.

In essence, what’s clear is this:

👉 If your health changed after COVID…
👉 If you’ve “just never felt the same”…
👉 If something feels off but you can’t explain it…

It’s worth paying attention.

❤️ Final Thought

If you ever got COVID—whether naturally or synthetically—and you have just not felt the same afterwards… have you have had you COVID Spike Protein Antibodies tested to see if it is still there creating problems?

There are ways to support your body and help it recover.

💙

03/19/2026

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03/19/2026

This one still gives me chills… 😔

A young girl walked into my office after seeing doctor after doctor, specialist after specialist…
And every time she was told the same thing:

“Everything looks normal.”
“We don’t know what’s wrong.”
“Here are some medications.”

Meanwhile, her body was screaming for help. 🚨

She was dealing with:
😴 Crushing fatigue
🧠 Brain fog so bad she could barely think
😰 Intense anxiety
🤢 Digestive issues
🤍 Pale skin & anemia
🦴 Joint pain
🩸 Nosebleeds
💧 Swelling throughout her body
🌿 Allergies & asthma
🚻 Frequent urination
😵‍💫 Dizziness & loss of balance
🤯 Migraines

…just to name a few.

By the time she came to me, she was exhausted. Her family was exhausted. They were losing hope. 💔

But as I listened to her story, one word kept hitting me over and over again:

MOLD.

So I asked a simple question:
“Have you had any water damage in your home?”

The answer?
Yes. And it lined up perfectly with when everything started.

We ran testing… and there it was.
⚠️ Mycotoxins — toxic compounds produced by mold — were present in her body.

Then we tested the home…

And what we found was shocking:

🦠 Aspergillus – HIGH
🦠 Penicillium – HIGH
🦠 Stachybotrys (toxic black mold) – VERY HIGH

The exact molds producing the toxins in her body were living in her home.

Let that sink in. 😳

This is happening way more than people realize.
People are suffering… being told it’s “all in their head”… while their environment is literally making them sick.

And here’s the part I need you to hear loud and clear:

👉 This is NOT hopeless.
👉 This is NOT “just anxiety.”
👉 This is something that can be addressed once you know what you’re dealing with.

If you’ve been:
❌ Dismissed
❌ Told your labs are “normal”
❌ Given answers that don’t explain how you feel

Please don’t give up. 🙏

Sometimes you just need a different lens.
A different set of questions.
A different path.

Because your symptoms are real.
And your story matters.

— Dr. Alex

💚

03/18/2026

03/16/2026

The “Arc of Life” is a term many neurologists and chiropractors use to describe the natural backward “C-shaped” curve in the cervical spine (neck). This curve isn’t just about posture—it plays a critical role in protecting the brainstem, spinal cord, and the nerves that control the entire body.

A healthy cervical spine typically maintains about ~40° of lordosis (a backward C-shape).

Why this matters neurologically:

🧠 Shock absorption: The curve acts like a spring that absorbs stress from movement.
🧠 Spinal cord protection: It keeps the spinal cord relaxed rather than stretched.
🧠 Proper nerve signaling: When the spine is aligned, nerves exit the spine without compression or irritation.

Think of it like a suspension system for your nervous system.

When the curve is healthy, the brain and body communicate efficiently.

Unfortunately, modern life often works against this curve.

Two major causes include:

🚗 Whiplash injuries

Car accidents, sports collisions, or sudden trauma can snap the neck forward and backward, damaging the ligaments that hold the cervical curve.

💻 Chronic poor posture

Hours of looking down at phones or leaning toward computer screens can slowly straighten the curve.

This is often called:

📱 “Text Neck”
🪑 Forward Head Posture

Over time, the neck can go from a healthy C-curve → straight → even reversed.

The “Rubber Band Effect” on the Nervous System

When the cervical curve is lost, neurologists sometimes compare the effect on the spinal cord to stretching a rubber band.

Imagine:

👉 The spinal cord is like a delicate cable running through the spine.
👉 When the neck straightens, that cable can become stretched and irritated.

This irritation can disrupt the nervous system and lead to symptoms such as:

⚡ Neck pain and stiffness
⚡ Pain at the base of the skull
⚡ Tightness where the neck meets the shoulders (that spot everyone rubs at their desk)
⚡ Headaches and migraines
⚡ Numbness or tingling in the arms and hands
⚡ Muscle fatigue in the upper back

Those arm symptoms can occur because nerves exiting the neck supply the shoulders, arms, and hands.

Long-Term Degeneration (Wolff’s Law)

Your body always tries to adapt to stress.

A biological principle called Wolff’s Law states:

Bone remodels itself based on the forces placed on it.

If poor biomechanics persist:

🦴 The body may begin laying down extra bone or calcium to stabilize the unstable area.
🦴 Cartilage discs can wear down.
🦴 Vertebrae may begin to degenerate or fuse together.

(Think about what happens to the tire tread on your vehicle if you drive it long term while the steering wheel is out of alignment. The altered mechanics wears away the tire tread on your tires quicker).

This process is your body’s attempt to create stability, but it can reduce mobility and increase nerve irritation over time.

Can the Cervical Curve Be Restored?

Many spine specialists focus on restoring the curve through consistent mechanical correction.

Approaches sometimes used include:

🔧 Chiropractic adjustments – to improve spinal alignment and joint motion
🧘 Therapeutic exercises – strengthening deep neck stabilizers and postural muscles
🪑 Ergonomic corrections – improving desk posture and screen height
🛌 Cervical traction or corrective stretching – helping guide the spine back toward its natural curve

Over time, these strategies may help:

✔ Reduce mechanical stress on the spine
✔ Improve nerve communication
✔ Decrease chronic tension in the neck and shoulders
✔ Support healthier long-term spinal function

(These approaches should always be guided by a licensed professional familiar with your health history.)

Signs Your Cervical Curve Might Be Compromised

People around Licking County and the Newark area often notice patterns like:

🖥️ Constant desk work
📱 Heavy phone use
🚗 Old car accident injuries
😖 Frequent neck rubbing at work
🤕 Recurring headaches

These patterns can sometimes point to postural stress on the cervical spine.

Simple Daily Habits That Protect the Arc

💡 Raise screens to eye level
💡 Take posture breaks every 30–45 minutes
💡 Strengthen upper back muscles
💡 Practice chin-tuck posture exercises
💡 Move your neck through gentle ranges of motion

Small habits repeated daily can make a big difference in spinal mechanics.

The Big Picture

Your cervical spine is more than a stack of bones.

It is the gateway between your brain and body.

Protecting the Arc of Life helps support:

🧠 Nervous system function
💪 Musculoskeletal health
⚡ Efficient nerve communication
🏃 Long-term mobility

When alignment improves, many people experience less tension, fewer headaches, and improved overall comfort.

03/14/2026

🧠✨ “If I start seeing a chiropractor, won’t I have to keep going forever?”

This is one of the most common things people say about chiropractic care. The truth is… continuing care can actually be one of the best things you can do for your health, just like many other healthy habits we already accept as normal.

Think about it this way 👇

🪥 You brush your teeth every day to prevent cavities.
🏋️ You exercise regularly to stay strong.
🥦 You eat healthy foods to support your body.

So why wouldn’t you take care of your spine and nervous system on a regular basis too?

Many people first visit a chiropractor because of an acute neuromusculoskeletal issue like back pain, neck pain, headaches, or an injury. But once things improve, many choose to continue with maintenance care to help keep their body functioning well.

🔬 Research even suggests broader benefits.
One study looking at individuals receiving long-term chiropractic care found improved markers related to DNA repair and lower oxidative stress compared with those who were not receiving regular care.
https://www.academia.edu/11380592/Surrogate_Indication_of_DNA_Repair_in_Serum_After_Long_Term_Chiropractic_Intervention_A_Retrospective_Study_Surrogate_Indication_of_DNA_Repair_in_Serum_After_Long_Term_Chiropractic_Intervention_A_Retrospective_Study

👨‍⚕️ Chiropractors also receive extensive training in subjects like:

• Radiology
• Neurology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Nutritional Biochemistry

Even though chiropractors don’t prescribe medications in most states (yes some states do allow this for chiropractors), that education helps them recognize when something needs further medical evaluation and refer patients appropriately. This could involve health issues from side effects of a specific medication a patient is on etc.

Another big benefit? The relationship.

Many people see their chiropractor more frequently than other providers, which means they often feel comfortable bringing up new health concerns early. That ongoing communication can help identify potential issues sooner rather than later.

💡 Chiropractic care also increases body awareness.
Ever had a chiropractor press on a spot in your spine that was extremely sore… and you didn’t even realize it before? That input to your nervous system can help you become more aware of how your body is functioning.

Over time, many patients begin making more intentional choices for their health because of the conversations and education they receive along the way.

🥗 Nutrition is another important part of chiropractic training.
Many chiropractic clinics carry high-quality supplements because nutrition plays such a huge role in supporting overall health. Nutrition is the bedrock to healing and most people are nutrient depleted which is why patients will often be recommended natural supplements to help with broader health issues they may be dealing with as well.

At the end of the day, chiropractic care is about:
✔ Supporting healthy nervous system function
✔ Keeping joints moving well
✔ Helping your body adapt to everyday stress

Again…

🪥 You brush your teeth daily.
🏋️ You move your body to stay strong.

➡️ Getting adjusted at least once a month can be another simple habit to support your neuromusculoskeletal system.

Your body works hard for you every day — taking care of it consistently just makes sense. 💙

Objective: To assess the effects of short-term and long-term chiropractic care on serum thiol levels in asymptomatic subjects. Summary of background data: Serum thiols are a measure of human health status. It is a surrogate estimate of DNA repair

03/13/2026

🦶 Plantar Fasciitis: It’s NOT a Life Sentence! 🦶

One of the most common things we hear from patients is:
"I’ve had plantar fasciitis forever… I guess I just have to live with it."

The truth? That couldn’t be further from reality. 🙌

Another common issue we see is misdiagnosis or incomplete treatment. Many people are told to just rest, stretch a little, or wear a brace — but the underlying mechanical causes are often overlooked.

So what is plantar fasciitis?

👉 Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel toward your toes. When this tissue becomes irritated, it can cause that classic sharp heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning.

From a chiropractic perspective, one contributing factor can be alignment of the calcaneus (heel bone). If the heel is slightly out of alignment, it can create excess tension on the plantar fascia, irritating the tissue with every step.

Fun fact: This concept was actually a question on chiropractic board exams! 📚

But the foot doesn’t work alone…

Your plantar fascia connects directly into your Achilles tendon, which is where the calf muscle tendons converge. That means tight or dysfunctional calf muscles can pull on the plantar fascia, increasing stress on the heel.

This is why addressing the calf muscles and Achilles tendon can make a huge difference. By working to stretch the calves and break up fibrous adhesions, we can reduce tension on the plantar fascia and help calm the irritation. 💪

Another big contributor? Weak arches.

When the arches of the foot collapse or aren’t providing enough support, your calf muscles end up absorbing more shock with every step, increasing strain throughout the system and placing more stress on the plantar fascia.

That’s why a comprehensive approach works best.

Our physical therapist Dr. Ethan can help treat plantar fasciitis using therapies such as:
✨ Dry Needling
✨ Cupping
✨ Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Work (scraping)
✨ Therapeutic Taping
✨ Targeted Stretching
✨ Specific Strength & Rehab Exercises

We also provide chiropractic extremity adjustments to the foot and ankle, helping restore proper joint motion and alignment so everything moves the way it should. 👣

The goal is simple:
Reduce tension, restore alignment, improve function, and get you back to moving pain-free.

If heel pain has been slowing you down, know this:
You do NOT have to live with plantar fasciitis forever.

There are solutions. And we’re here to help. 🙌

📍 Proudly serving our community right here in Licking County, Ohio