In this episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dive into the frustrating world of neuropathy—why the conventional treatments so often fall short, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. They uncover the common root causes that are often missed, like mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolic stress, and chronic inflammation.

You'll hear how they take a functional, brain-based approach to helping patients restore nerve function—through targeted nutrition, blood sugar regulation, mitochondrial support, and strategic chiropractic interventions.

🔍 Topics include:

• Why numbness, tingling, and burning are signals—not diagnoses
• How mitochondrial health plays a central role in nerve repair
• Why circulation and inflammation matter more than you think
• The multi-modal approach to supporting real nerve regeneration

If you’ve been told to “just live with it,” this episode offers a new path forward.

Sunlight isn’t just about vitamin D — it’s information for your brain.

In this episode, we explore how light acts as a powerful signal to the hypothalamus — the master control center for your hormones, sleep, mood, metabolism, and more.

You’ll learn:

• ☀️ How sunlight sets your internal clock through the brain’s SCN
• 🧠 Why your hypothalamus depends on morning light to function properly
• 🌙 How artificial light at night confuses your biology
• 🔄 Simple, no/low-cost strategies to reset your circadian rhythm and reclaim your energy, sleep, and hormonal health

We also share real patient stories and practical tips to help you create a light environment that supports healing — not stress.

If you’ve been feeling out of rhythm, this episode can help you sync your brain with the sun — and shift your health from surviving to thriving.

Your hypothalamus is the CEO of your brain — calling the shots for your sleep, stress response, hormones, metabolism, and more. But modern life often pulls this powerful system out of sync with how it’s designed to function.

In this episode, we explore:

• 🧠 What the hypothalamus actually does (and why it matters)
• 🌙 How stress, poor sleep, artificial light, and irregular routines throw it off balance
• 🔄 Simple, science-backed strategies to reset your hypothalamus and restore your body’s natural rhythms

We’ll also share practical tools for improving energy, mood, hormonal balance, and long-term health — all by working with your brain’s biology instead of against it.

If you feel like your system is stuck in “survival mode,” this is your roadmap back to balance.

In this episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan go beyond traditional chiropractic by exploring the brain’s incredible ability to change—neuroplasticity—and how adjustments can be used as neurological tools. They discuss how hemispheric imbalances show up as real-world symptoms, and how multi-sensory inputs like light, sound, and movement accelerate recovery. You’ll also hear how they build precise, measurable rehab plans that help patients not just feel better—but function better.

🔑 Topics include:

• How chiropractic care rewires the brain
• Left vs. right brain dysfunction (and how to spot it)
• Sensory stacking: combining inputs for faster change
• Real clinical tools for testing and tracking brain-based outcomes

If you’re ready to see chiropractic through a new lens, this episode is your blueprint.

In this episode of The Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dive into the life of a neuron—how it functions, communicates, and adapts—and why this matters so much for your health. You’ll explore the three essential things every neuron needs to thrive (fuel, nutrients, and stimulation), and how chiropractic care uniquely supports those needs by improving proprioceptive input and nervous system efficiency.

They also break down how spinal adjustments influence ion channels, firing thresholds, and neuroplasticity—all backed by scientific research. If you’ve ever wondered how your brain rewires itself or why movement impacts mood, memory, and focus, this conversation will connect the dots in a clear, practical way.

You’ve heard of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—but what about the sixth sense that’s always running in the background?

In this episode of The Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dive deep into proprioception—the body’s internal GPS—and explain how it constantly informs the brain about limb position, muscle tone, and balance. Unlike the other senses, proprioception is tonic, not phasic, meaning it never turns off. And that’s why chiropractic has such a profound impact on the nervous system.

You’ll learn:

• How proprioceptive input shapes cognition, emotion, and movement
• Why poor posture or injury leads to a “smudged” brain-body map
• How spinal adjustments wake up dormant mechanoreceptors and restore healthy brain function
• What recent neuroscience studies reveal about proprioception, pain, and neuroplasticity

Whether you're a patient, clinician, or wellness enthusiast, this episode will give you a whole new appreciation for the hidden sense that’s quietly running your life—and how to take better care of it.

In this episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan unpack what real detoxification looks like—and why jumping straight into heavy detox protocols without proper preparation can do more harm than good.

We walk you through our clinically tested, three-phase approach to detox:

1. Opening drainage pathways
2. Restoring mitochondrial energy production
3. Gently eliminating toxins without overwhelming the system

You’ll learn why supporting foundational functions like bile flow, lymph movement, and cellular energy is essential before mobilizing deeper toxins. We also discuss common mistakes people make with DIY detoxes, why "feeling worse before you feel better" isn’t always a good sign, and how we personalize detox plans based on each patient’s unique needs.

If you’re looking for a smarter, safer way to truly support your body’s natural detox processes, this episode is your roadmap.

In this eye-opening episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dig into the hidden connection between toxin exposure and mitochondrial dysfunction—a root cause behind chronic fatigue, brain fog, and a wide range of modern health issues.

We explore the types of toxins that most people are exposed to daily—heavy metals, mold, pesticides, plastics, industrial chemicals, and more—and explain how they interfere with mitochondrial function, oxygen utilization, and energy production at the cellular level. You’ll learn why even “mild” toxic burdens can accumulate over time and how symptoms that seem unrelated often trace back to compromised mitochondria.

Most importantly, we talk about what you can do to protect and restore mitochondrial health, including key lifestyle changes, drainage support, and safe, effective detox strategies we use in our clinic.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still feel worn down, this episode might be the missing piece.