Brumfield Chiropractic

11/14/2025

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11/05/2025

This new study from American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 just dropped some eye-opening data on melatonin—a popular OTC sleep aid—and its potential ties to heart health. Let’s break it down factually, with context.

In a retrospective analysis of 130,828 adults (avg age 55.7, 61% women) with chronic insomnia, those using melatonin for at least 12 months had a ~90% higher risk of developing heart failure over 5 years compared to non-users (4.6% vs. 2.7% incidence). They were also nearly 3.5x more likely to be hospitalized for heart failure (19% vs. 6.6%) and almost 2x more likely to die from any cause (7.8% vs. 4.3%). The researchers validated this with a sensitivity analysis requiring at least two prescriptions filled 90+ days apart, showing an 82% increased risk.

Melatonin, a synthetic version of our body’s natural sleep hormone, is widely used for short-term sleep issues but isn’t FDA-approved for chronic insomnia. This study, led by Ekenedilichukwu Nnadi, MD, from SUNY Downstate, used 5 years of electronic health records. Participants were matched on 40 factors (age, s*x, comorbidities, BMI, etc.) to minimize bias, excluding those with prior heart failure or other sleep meds. Heart failure affects ~6.7M US adults , and with melatonin’s unregulated status in the US, this highlights a data gap on long-term CV safety.

This shows association, not causation—melatonin might not cause heart issues; it could be a red flag for underlying factors like severe insomnia or unmeasured confounders (e.g., depression, anxiety severity). Data relies on prescriptions, so OTC users in the US may be undercounted as “non-users.” Hospitalization codes could inflate diagnoses, and the abstract lacks full clinical nuance. Bottom line: Don’t panic—short-term use is likely fine for most, but chat with your doc for chronic needs. More RCTs needed.

Check out my simple sleepy mocktail recipe for natural sleep support for a natural melatonin alternative that I reccomend for my telehealth patients:

https://drwillcole.com/what-science-says-about-the-sleepy-girl-mocktail/

10/14/2025

So often we want to ‘get back’ to normal. But healing asks us to grow into something new.

It’s about moving forward with new awareness by nourishing your cells, calming your nervous system, and supporting your body in ways you never did before.

Forward is where healing lives.

09/16/2025

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08/21/2025

07/28/2025

What we are experiencing is a diabetes (and pre-diabetes) epidemic in this country.

And no, you don’t have to be overweight to have it, either.

Diabetes comes from insulin resistance, which raises your blood sugar. Someone with a low BMI and body weight can still have visceral fat that develops around their organs, and puts them at risk of developing diabetes.

One of the major causes of this epidemic is the amount of sugar we consume regularly.

What can we do as individuals?
👉 Be informed and aware of how much sugar you are consuming on a regular basis
👉 Learn about and commit to healthier choices (even if it’s just one swap at a time like a soda for an unsweetened iced tea)
👉 Encourage your loved ones to do the same

Comment ‘INSULIN’ to get my free class on how to naturally heal your insulin resistance and even reverse type 2 diabetes—naturally.