Dean Chiropractic & Pain Relief

Dean Chiropractic & Pain Relief Root-Cause Healing for Type 2 Diabetes At Dean Chiropractic & Pain Relief, we strive for high satisfaction with our professional and effective services.

We are the Marlton, NJ Chiropractor who treats every patient with the utmost care.

🦠 Let’s talk autoimmune disease, family, because it’s hitting Black women harder than most, and no one’s talking about i...
02/26/2026

🦠 Let’s talk autoimmune disease, family, because it’s hitting Black women harder than most, and no one’s talking about it enough.

From lupus and Hashimoto’s to rheumatoid arthritis and MS, autoimmune diseases are rising fast.

1 in 5 Americans is affected. But here’s the deeper question:
Why are our bodies attacking themselves in the first place?

And why are Black women, the backbones of our families and communities, often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or dismissed until symptoms are severe?

In functional medicine, we ask: what’s triggering the immune system, and what is the root cause?

Here are the big ones:
🥫 Processed foods = chronic inflammation
🧼 Over-sanitized living = poor immune education
🦠 Gut imbalance = 70% of immunity lives in your gut
☣️ Toxins (beauty products, plastics, pollution) disrupt hormones & immunity
😮💨 Chronic stress = immune dysfunction, viral reactivation
🧬 Genetics matter, but the environment pulls the trigger

The beautiful part?
Our bodies want to heal.
When we start supporting the gut, calming the nervous system, reducing toxic exposure, and making space for real rest, many autoimmune symptoms improve.

💚 This journey takes patience, education, and community.
And you don’t have to walk it alone.

💬 Have you noticed what triggers or soothes your autoimmune symptoms? Share below, we heal together.

🥑 Wellness fam, let’s talk about one of the most powerful (and fun) ways to support your health: your snacks!The truth i...
02/25/2026

🥑 Wellness fam, let’s talk about one of the most powerful (and fun) ways to support your health: your snacks!

The truth is: what we snack on between meals matters just as much as our main meals.
Snacks can either spike our blood sugar and stress our system, or they can stabilize energy, support metabolism, and nourish the brain. 🧠💚

From a functional medicine perspective, the best snacks have three things:
✨ Protein: helps balance blood sugar and keeps you full
✨ Healthy fats: fuel your brain and hormones
✨ Fiber: supports gut health and slows digestion

✅ Think:

Apple slices + almond butter

Veggies + hummus

Hard-boiled eggs + avocado

Greek yogurt + chia seeds

A handful of walnuts + blueberries

When you snack with intention, you’re not just curbing hunger, you’re literally sending healing signals to your body all day long.

💬 So tell me—what’s your go-to healthy snack? Drop your ideas below! 👇🏾 Let’s inspire each other and build a community of mindful nourishers. 🌱

💊 Wellness family, this one hits deep. Let’s talk the truth.The reality is: In the current system, keeping people sick i...
02/24/2026

💊 Wellness family, this one hits deep. Let’s talk the truth.

The reality is: In the current system, keeping people sick is more profitable than helping them heal.
And that’s not a conspiracy, it’s the system.

👉🏾 Chronic disease isn’t just about biology, it’s about politics, history, colonization, environmental harm, and corporate profit.

Big Pharma doesn’t profit when you heal at the root.
They profit when you’re managing symptoms indefinitely.

⚠️ The system is built to treat symptoms, not address why illness is exploding, things like:
• Processed food systems
• Environmental toxins
• Chronic stress and trauma
• Injustice baked into access to clean food, air, and healthcare

But here’s the good news:
You have the power to step outside of the system by choosing real healing.

🌱 Root cause healing.
🌱 Food as medicine.
🌱 Breath as regulation.
🌱 Movement as medicine.
🌱 Community and connection as essential nutrients.

Healing isn’t just personal, it’s revolutionary.
Every time you invest in your wellness from the ground up, you are reclaiming your body, your mind, and your freedom.

💬 Have you ever felt like the system was designed to keep you managing, not thriving? Let’s talk about it below. Your story matters. Your health matters. Your liberation matters. 💚

🍽️ Wellness family, let’s talk about what your body might be trying to tell you, through food.Unlike allergies that caus...
02/23/2026

🍽️ Wellness family, let’s talk about what your body might be trying to tell you, through food.

Unlike allergies that cause immediate reactions, food sensitivities can be sneaky. 👀
Symptoms might show up 24 to 72 hours later, making it so much harder to connect the dots.

And those symptoms? They can look like:
😴 Fatigue
🤕 Headaches
🌫 Brain fog
💨 Digestive issues
😣 Joint pain or skin flare-ups
😞 Even shifts in mood

The most common culprits?
Gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, corn, and nightshades often top the list, but here’s the thing: your body’s personal triggers could be totally different.
Even the so-called "healthy" foods can create issues when the gut is inflamed or leaky.

In functional medicine, we don’t just see food sensitivities as a list of “bad foods.”
We see them as messages, invitations to look deeper, to heal the gut, balance the immune system, and rebuild tolerance naturally.

💚 And the good news?
Many food sensitivities are temporary when you heal the root cause.
You don’t have to live in fear of food, you get to heal, repair, and reset your relationship with nourishment.

💬 Have you ever explored food sensitivity testing or elimination diets? What did you learn about your body? Share below, your story might help someone else, too. 👇🏾

🍔 Wellness fam, real talk, how often are you eating out?No judgment, just awareness.Eating out every now and then can be...
02/23/2026

🍔 Wellness fam, real talk, how often are you eating out?
No judgment, just awareness.

Eating out every now and then can be fun and social (we love a good meal experience!), but frequent takeout or fast food adds up, and not just in dollars.

From a functional medicine lens, here’s what’s happening behind the scenes when we rely too heavily on restaurant food:
⚠️ Hidden sugars, sodium, and inflammatory oils in sauces and dressings
🥱 Portion sizes far larger than what we’d make at home
🧠 Additives and processed ingredients that can affect gut health, brain function, and blood sugar

The goal isn’t perfection, it’s balance and intention.
🍽️ Try cooking at home 1–2 more times a week.
🥗 Prep simple, nourishing meals in batches.
🌿 Focus on foods that fuel you, not just fill you.

💬 So tell me, how often are you eating out right now? And what’s one easy go-to meal you love making at home?

Drop it below, we’re learning together. 💚

🍭 Wellness fam, let’s talk sugar.It’s not just empty calories—it’s a real inflammatory disruptor that can impact your br...
02/21/2026

🍭 Wellness fam, let’s talk sugar.
It’s not just empty calories—it’s a real inflammatory disruptor that can impact your brain, gut, hormones, immune system, and skin.

🧠 Sugar spikes dopamine (hello cravings), feeds harmful gut bacteria, and creates compounds that speed up aging. It even suppresses your immune system for hours after eating it.

But this isn’t about perfection—it’s about awareness.
✨ Read your labels (even "healthy" foods sneak sugar in)
✨ Swap soda for sparkling water
✨ Choose fruit over packaged sweets

💚 Small changes = big wins for your energy, focus, and inflammation.

💬 What’s one sugar swap you’re making this week? Drop it below! 👇🏾

🍬 Wellness fam, let’s talk facts, not fear.Sugar is not essential to food... but it is essential to the profits of the p...
02/20/2026

🍬 Wellness fam, let’s talk facts, not fear.

Sugar is not essential to food... but it is essential to the profits of the processed food industry.
Dr. Aseem Malhotra said it plainly, and he’s right.

Sugar keeps products “blissful,” addictive, and cheap to produce.
Meanwhile, our communities are left dealing with the real cost:
🧠 Brain fog
🍭 Insulin resistance
💥 Chronic inflammation
💔 Metabolic disease

And it’s not just the obvious sweets.
It’s the salad dressings, yogurts, cereals, granola bars, even “health” drinks.

🧬 From a functional medicine lens, sugar isn’t just a taste issue, it’s a root cause of many chronic conditions.
But here’s the hope: the moment you become aware, you reclaim your power.

💚 Real food doesn’t need to be addictive. It just needs to be real.
💬 What’s one place you’ve found hidden sugar where you didn’t expect it? Drop it below and let’s help each other out. 👇🏾

👟 Wellness fam, let’s talk steps. Do you track yours?Yes or no, no judgment, just curiosity.Why does this matter? Becaus...
02/19/2026

👟 Wellness fam, let’s talk steps. Do you track yours?
Yes or no, no judgment, just curiosity.

Why does this matter? Because tracking your steps is more than just hitting a number it’s a simple, science-backed way to stay accountable to your movement goals, support your metabolic health, and actually see your progress.

📊 Research shows that people who track their daily steps increase their physical activity by up to 27%!
And for those navigating blood sugar issues, insulin resistance, or brain fog, even a few extra minutes of walking a day can make a big difference.

💥 A 10-minute walk after meals?
✅ Helps stabilize blood sugar
✅ Reduces inflammation
✅ Boosts your mood and focus

And when you track it? You’re more likely to keep going.

Whether you're aiming for 5K, 10K, or just to move more than yesterday, every step counts.
Your future self (and your mitochondria!) will thank you. 💚

💬 So tell me, are you a step tracker? What’s your daily movement goal?
Drop a 🏃🏾♀️ or 🚶🏾♂️ in the comments and let’s cheer each other on!

🍞 Wellness fam, let’s talk about something that surprises a lot of people...Yes, even so-called “healthy grains” like wh...
02/18/2026

🍞 Wellness fam, let’s talk about something that surprises a lot of people...

Yes, even so-called “healthy grains” like whole wheat bread, oats, and brown rice can spike your blood sugar almost as much as table sugar. 😳

Why? Because your body breaks down most grains into glucose quickly, especially when they’re processed or eaten without fiber, protein, or healthy fats to slow absorption.

👉🏾 For those of us navigating insulin resistance, prediabetes, PCOS, or trying to reduce inflammation, this matters a lot.
Grains that were once whole and nourishing are now often stripped, sprayed, and processed into blood sugar bombs even when labeled “whole grain.”

🔬 From a functional medicine perspective, we look at the glycemic impact, not just the marketing. And we personalize nutrition based on YOUR labs, your metabolic health, and your inflammation levels.

This doesn’t mean no grains ever. It means being intentional:
🥗 Pair carbs with fat + fiber
🍠 Choose lower-glycemic whole foods (like sweet potatoes, quinoa, lentils)
🧠 And most importantly, listen to your body. It’s always giving you data.

💬 Curious how grains affect your blood sugar? Ever tried testing after meals? Let’s talk about it below. Your experience might help someone else on their healing path. 💚👇🏾

🧠 Wellness fam, let’s shift the conversation around Alzheimer’s.It’s time we go beyond genetics, because this isn’t just...
02/17/2026

🧠 Wellness fam, let’s shift the conversation around Alzheimer’s.
It’s time we go beyond genetics, because this isn’t just about "bad luck" or family history.

Chronic disease isn’t just biological, it’s deeply tied to our environment, our history, and the systems we live within. And Alzheimer’s is no exception.

💥 Chronic inflammation is a major driver.
What we now know is that things like:
⚖️ Blood sugar imbalances (Alzheimer’s is often called “Type 3 diabetes”)
🦠 Gut dysbiosis (yes, your gut talks to your brain!)
☣️ Long-term exposure to toxins and poor air quality
❤️ Vascular dysfunction and circulation issues
can all set the stage for cognitive decline, often decades before the first symptom ever shows up.

🧬 And let’s not forget nutrient deficiencies: low B vitamins, omega-3s, and antioxidants leave the brain more vulnerable to damage.
Add in chronic stress and poor sleep, and the body’s ability to repair and protect brain tissue takes a hit.

But here’s the hopeful part:
Many of these risk factors are modifiable.
✨ A Mediterranean-style diet
✨ Daily movement
✨ Deep rest
✨ Detox support
✨ And a nervous system that knows peace...

These aren’t just “nice to haves”, they’re brain-saving, life-giving tools.

This is why functional medicine matters. Because we’re not waiting until symptoms show up, we’re building resilience now.

What brain-loving habits are you practicing today?
Drop them below, I’d love to celebrate and learn from you

💧 Wellness family, let’s talk about what’s in your cup.What you drink the most can either fuel your health or quietly wo...
02/16/2026

💧 Wellness family, let’s talk about what’s in your cup.

What you drink the most can either fuel your health or quietly work against it. And the truth is, what we sip all day long adds up.

☕ Too much caffeine can throw off your adrenals.
🥤 Sugary drinks? Major blood sugar rollercoaster.
🍷 Alcohol? Disrupts sleep, gut health, and liver detox.

But when you choose drinks that support your body, like water, herbal teas, or electrolyte-rich infusions, you’re giving your body exactly what it needs to hydrate, heal, and function at its best.

From your cells to your skin to your energy levels, hydration is foundational.
And no, that soda or creamy coffee doesn’t count as water 😉

💬 So tell me, family, what do you drink the most? And what’s one nourishing drink you love that supports your health journey? Drop it below and let’s sip smarter together. ⬇️

🍟 Wellness fam, let’s unpack the deeper layers of what this image is really saying.It’s not just about fries.It’s about ...
02/16/2026

🍟 Wellness fam, let’s unpack the deeper layers of what this image is really saying.

It’s not just about fries.
It’s about how industries profit from our disconnection from our bodies, our time, and our communities.

In the book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice, authors Dr. Rupa Marya and Raj Patel break it all the way down:
💥 Chronic illness, obesity, and inflammation aren’t just biological; they’re political, historical, and environmental.
🛑 We’re living in a food system that makes the cheapest options the most harmful, and the most healing foods feel out of reach for too many.

So when we see that obesity-related deaths are now overtaking cigarette smoking, we have to ask:
Who benefits from this system?
Who’s left carrying the burden of poor health?

And more importantly, how do we reclaim our power, together?

💚 The answer isn’t in guilt. It’s in education, in access, in community, and in remembering that wellness isn’t just about kale it’s about justice.

📚 If you haven’t read Inflamed, I highly recommend it. It will change how you see health, not just in the body, but in the world.

💬 What’s one way you’re reclaiming your health and your plate with intention? Let’s learn from each other, drop it below. ⬇️

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