The Wellness Connection

The Wellness Connection Holistic health care center including: Chiropractic, regenerative medicine and functional medicine services in the western suburbs of St. Louis, MO đź“Ť

We offer chiropractic, nutritional counseling, acupuncture and spinal decompression. We also offer hormone testing, neurotransmitter testing and food allergy (sensitivity) testing.

01/07/2026

Here’s how holiday alcohol can quietly disrupt your hormones.

Alcohol and hormones are both processed by the liver. When alcohol intake goes up, hormone metabolism slows down. That matters whether you are producing hormones naturally or using hormone replacement therapy.

One of the biggest shifts we see is toward estrogen dominance, in both men and women. Alcohol also affects blood sugar and sleep, which directly impacts cortisol. When cortisol and insulin start swinging, energy drops, cravings rise, and recovery suffers.

If you are going to indulge, support your body. Hydrate aggressively. Use electrolytes. Support liver detox pathways with nutrients like NAC, glutathione, or milk thistle. Be aware that alcohol depletes key nutrients, especially B12, which can contribute to fatigue and brain fog.

Enjoy the season, but understand the trade-offs. Clean up after the holidays, support detox, and get things back in balance.

01/06/2026

If you are achy, sore, and trying to get back into shape, exercising more is not always the answer.

Training breaks tissue down so it can rebuild stronger. That only works when recovery systems are functioning. If you are stuck in chronic inflammation, chronic fatigue, or constant stress, your body cannot heal between workouts. In that state, more exercise simply adds stress instead of results.

This is why some people train harder and harder yet feel more sore, more exhausted, and more inflamed. It is not a discipline problem. It is a recovery problem.

If you feel trapped in a loop of joint pain, achiness, or stalled progress no matter how consistently you work out, stop beating yourself up. Address the root cause. When inflammation and recovery are supported, workouts start working again.

An inflammation profile can help identify what is holding your body back so your training can actually move you forward.

01/05/2026

Histamine isn’t just an allergy issue—it’s inflammation.

When it builds up, it’s like a volcano waiting to erupt… and the symptoms are the lava.

If you haven’t listened yet, the latest episode of The Wellness Connection Show breaks down what triggers histamine overload and how to actually calm it. Go take a listen.

01/05/2026

Here are the labs people avoid the most during the holidays, and the ones you should not skip.

Blood sugar testing is usually the first to go. Fasting glucose can be manipulated short term, but hemoglobin A1C cannot. A1C shows what your blood sugar has been doing over a three-month window. And for many people, that window runs from Halloween straight through New Year’s. That is exactly why it matters.

Lipids are another set of labs people tend to avoid. Triglycerides are the most telling. When they rise, it is a sign that excess sugar is being converted into fat. That is your cue to pull back on sugar and reset.

LDL often reflects genetics, though diet can play a role. But HDL is especially important. When HDL drops, it usually means physical activity has dropped too. Movement does more than improve numbers. It supports energy, resilience, and stress management during a demanding season.

Labs are not about judgment. They are feedback. And the holidays are the time you need honest feedback the most.

01/04/2026

Holiday bloating after a big meal is common, but it is not normal.

Bloating is a signal that your digestive system is struggling to process food properly. During the holidays, stress is often the main driver. Stress pulls blood away from the stomach and intestines and diverts it toward survival systems. When that happens, digestion slows, enzymes drop, and food sits longer than it should.

The result is gas, pressure, bloating, and discomfort after eating. That is not just an inconvenience. It is feedback from your gut.

If bloating shows up every time you eat, especially during stressful seasons, it is worth addressing the root cause. Stress physiology, enzyme output, and gut function all matter for long-term digestive health.

You do not have to feel uncomfortable after meals. A gut health review can help identify what is being disrupted and what needs support so digestion can work the way it is supposed to.

01/03/2026

Here’s the gut test everyone should consider doing in January, and why.

When people set health goals in the new year, they usually start with diet or workouts. But your gut is where everything starts. Roughly 70% of your immune system lives there, and it directly affects energy, mental clarity, skin, hormones, blood sugar, and inflammation.

A comprehensive stool analysis removes the guesswork. It shows how well you are digesting and absorbing nutrients, the balance of good and bad bacteria, signs of inflammation or leaky gut, immune activity, and whether your gut is producing the short chain fatty acids it needs to heal.

This is not a one size fits all approach. The data becomes the roadmap. You fix enzymes if needed. You address infections if present. You use targeted probiotics when appropriate. Everything is based on what your gut environment actually looks like.

When you stop guessing and start testing, you can reverse engineer a plan that supports your best health long term.

01/02/2026

Why do you snore, and why it is usually not just one thing.

In clinical practice, snoring almost always comes back to three main factors. Stress. Weight gain. And poor alignment of the upper neck and upper back.

Chronic stress drives inflammation. Inflammation disrupts blood sugar and insulin signaling. That often leads to weight gain, especially through the midsection, upper back, and neck. As tissue builds up and inflammation increases, the airway becomes more restricted, making it harder for air to move freely through the nose and mouth at night.

The third factor is posture and alignment. Forward head posture and restricted movement in the upper neck and thoracic spine physically narrow the throat and airway. When the head is carried forward all day, that same position carries into sleep, further limiting airflow.

One factor is a problem. Two or more together create a much bigger issue. That is why snoring is rarely a one pill fix.

Address inflammation. Address weight and metabolic stress. Address posture, movement, and spinal alignment. When those systems improve, snoring often improves naturally.

If this sounds familiar, a full posture and spinal analysis can help identify whether alignment is a primary contributor to your snoring.

01/01/2026

Holiday stress does more than wear you out. It can quietly disrupt how your thyroid functions.

When stress stays high, your adrenal glands push out more cortisol. That shift can increase reverse T3, a thyroid hormone that blocks your most active thyroid hormone from doing its job. Your labs may look “normal,” but your body feels anything but.

Fatigue. Brain fog. Weight gain. Constipation. Thinning eyebrows.
These symptoms often show up when the thyroid and adrenals stop working in sync.

If stress has been constant, it may be time to look deeper than TSH alone. Reverse T3, cortisol, and key hormones like DHEA and pregnenolone matter because stress affects the entire system, not just one number.

Your symptoms are data. Pay attention to them.

12/31/2025

Barbell or dumbbell for bench press?
The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all — it depends on your goals.

If you’re a powerlifter or competitive bodybuilder, the barbell is essential.
It lets you load heavier weight, build deep muscle density, and train the exact movement patterns required for competition.

But if your goal is to look good, stay fit, build muscle, and avoid shoulder injuries, dumbbells are often the better choice.

Why?
đź’Ş More natural shoulder movement
đź’Ş Less compression on the rotator cuff
đź’Ş Lower risk of clavicle stress (yes, barbell bench can actually wear down the joint)
💪 Forces your brain to coordinate two independent sides — improving stability and muscle control

So unless you’re training for the platform or the stage, dumbbells can help you get stronger, stay safer, and look great doing it.

12/30/2025

Ever wonder what people in the Blue Zones are doing differently?
It’s not magic — it’s lifestyle.

They eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, stay physically active, and cultivate strong community and relationships.
They avoid artificial toxins and pollutants in their food and environment.
And together, these simple habits create a powerful effect…

People age slower, live longer, and stay healthier throughout their lives.

Longevity isn’t about trends — it’s about daily choices.

12/30/2025

Think histamine issues are just seasonal allergies?

Think again.

Hormone shifts, stress, and environmental triggers can all drive histamine reactions—and most people never connect the dots.

🎙️ The new episode is out now.

Listen to The Wellness Connection Show to learn what’s really behind histamine overload and why pollen is only part of the story.

12/29/2025

If your spouse has a headache, don’t just hand them medicine…
touch them.
A little intentional physical connection can lower stress, ease tension, and make them feel cared for.

Here are three simple ways to help:

💆‍♂️ 1. Stress-reducing massage
You don’t need to be an expert.
Just massage their neck, shoulders, and upper back to melt away the day’s tension.

💆‍♀️ 2. Gentle temple massage
A light circular motion can ease tightness and soothe tension headaches.

🌬️ 3. Sinus pressure relief
Gently rub around the eyes, nose, and in front of the ears to release sinus pressure and improve drainage.

And who knows…
pair it with a glass of wine, and you might just get lucky.

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Decades of expertise in the Natural Health Care fields! This team of practitioners has helped people around the globe heal using a unique combination of healing arts such as Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Chiropractic, Rehab, Hormone Solutions, Food Allergies, Digestive & Genetic Testing, and more more. On a mission to help you, "Get Well & Stay Well."