Greater Life Chiropractic

04/23/2026

🌟Here is some extremely compelling information and research from Ben Bikman, on the Rhonda Patrick podcast. He presented a case study of 11 diabetic women who followed a program for 90 days. All had an HbA1c over 6.5%, with an average of 8.9%, though after 90 days their average was 5.6%. AMAZING changes!

🌟Greater Life is bringing this system to our clinic on top of dietary recommendations and exercise recommendations. We are ready to help those who are ready to prevent diabetes and improve their health status.

🌟Three main steps were prioritized:
1) Control carbs. Focusing on whole fruits and vegetables.

2) Prioritize protein and don’t fear fat. Many of the greatest protein sources found in nature naturally have fat content.

3) Timing of meals and exercise matter. Eat more calories earlier in the day, avoid late night eating, walking after meals significantly reduces blood sugar spikes.

One extra key point… the people who are were in this case study VOLUNTEERED. There was significant follow up either in person or via online. You can do it, it’s harder to do it alone, everyone needs a “posse” to help them along.

At Greater Life Health and Wellness we have doctors, nurses, and health coaches to help you every step of the way. The best time to get healthy was Yesterday. The next best time is Now.

04/15/2026

“People want to step out of the shower, look good, feel good, and know that their body is functioning well.”

We have a brand new functions medicine system coming soon to help take your health up a level.

Living with symptoms is not normal, and we have a process to discover root cause reasons for the common and the complicated health issues.

Your best health can be yet ahead!

04/08/2026

Recently I was doing a puzzle with my just turned four year-old son. It was late at night and nearly his bedtime and we were sitting on the floor doing a kid puzzle. I was sitting with terrible posture for entirely too long, and when I got up after an already long day, it was one of those times where my whole body groaned. My health plan involves me doing at least two weight lifting workouts and two cardio workouts per week, and I was due to go to the gym for a cardio session. My groaning body did not want to go. I thought about skipping. It’s only one workout, missing one won’t matter much in the long run. Maybe it’s actually rest that I need at this moment. I’ll wait until I feel better to get my next workout in. Not a big deal.

⭐️Lies. All lies.

I got up, and went to the rec center anyway. I was stoked to see four other people I knew also at the rec center working out. Seeing those people who also made the sacrifice of comfort to be at the gym gave me some extra inspiration. I got on a treadmill and halfway to my 50 minute goal, I could not believe how good I felt. My body had loosened up, and I felt strong. I started thinking clearly. I could hear my own thoughts and ideas, and my task list for the next week became clear in my head. I was loving it. It felt so good. I started imagining what I would have felt like if I had stayed on the couch. Flipped on the tv and zoned out. I could hear how before I was reasoning with myself on how I was too sore, too tired… “I can’t work out right now, not tonight, I’ll wake up and see how I feel tomorrow.”

What rubbish mindset is that?

The rest of this article is in the link below, released Oct 2, 2025.

Recently I was doing a puzzle with my just turned four year-old son. It was late at night and nearly his bedtime and we were sitting on the floor doing

04/02/2026

What is the MED or "Minimum effective dose" for using a sauna?

57 minutes per week. Yes, just that, based on the research done by Susanna Soberg, made popular by legendary Stanford scientist, Andrew Huberman.

We recommend two 30 minute sessions per week for ease and convenience, though some like doing longer sessions or getting in and out every 10-15 minutes.

Our top reason for offering the sauna is for detox. We rid of toxicants via p*e, p**p, breathe, and SWEAT. Sweat is the one route often not utilized enough!

There is also benefits for skin health, immune support, stress reduction, and muscle recovery.

And it's simply heat.

No gimmicks or tricks, it's just heat. At Greater Life we like the benefits from basic elements including heat, cold, oxygen, and nutrition for starters.

Our unit is infrared and does include red light panels for duel modality exposure.

Take advantage of the sauna and feel at your best heading into summer!

👇Links for more of the benefits behind the sauna.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aYArAYghUA

https://soeberginstitute.com/blogs/journal/unlocking-the-secrets-of-sauna-therapy-boost-metabolism-and-reduce-stress

03/24/2026

How do you make it to the sweet sixteen?
How do you win basketball games?

Same way you get healthy. Same way you get sick. Same way storms happen.

They happen when conditions are right.

Being healthy is not a mystery, we just must stack conditions in our favor.

If a basketball team keeps shooting bad shots, or decides to stop playing tough defense, those are conditions to lose a basketball game. It’s not necessarily one thing but many things together.

Getting adjusted helps people get healthy.
Exercise helps get people healthy.
Hydration helps get people healthy.
Deep sleep helps get people healthy.
Fruits and vegetables help get people healthy.
Enough protein per day helps get people healthy.
Having good friends helps get people healthy.

Health happens when the conditions are right.

03/19/2026

Consider "burping" your house. Fresh air is medicine. Out with the old, in with the new.

The trend stems from a German practice known as lüften.

03/18/2026

Last fall this article went into the newspaper, the deep basics of what to eat and how to eat it. Expounding on the article, there is a situation called "NuRD," pronounced like "nerd." It stands for nutrient reserve deficiency. There are times when we run dry in regards to how much energy we have. Vitamins and minerals are important because they play important roles in our bio-chemistry, just like oil and gasoline plays a role in how an engine functions. Evenmore, ask any mechanic and they might tell you there are tiers to oil and fuel. There are cheap versions and there are better options. Put in cheap fuel you get cheap results, breakdowns are not far behind. Fatigue, constipation, headaches, fibromyalgia, poor sleep, acid reflux, blood pressure issues, cold hands and cold feet, slow hair growth or losing hair, psoriasis, recurrent colds and illnesses, all are signs that a nutrient deficiency has happened.

Supplements are like a bridge toward real health. They help get us there and keep us moving in the right direction. They are not the end all be all but when there are reasons that life is running you dry in terms of energy, they are fantastic tools to refuel the tank, make sure you stay away from NuRD!

Throughout all my schooling and education, the sweetest, to the point statement I’ve ever heard on what to eat and what to avoid is this: “Eat food, mostly plants, not

03/15/2026

Rule of thumb… have dessert on days that start with the letter S.

Keep it special. Don’t do it every day that ends in Y.

If you can get your hands on specially made cinnamon rolls, eat, enjoy, indulge, put a smile on the family’s face.

I like to say eating is like a mullet. Business up front (Monday through Friday), party in the back (Saturday-Sunday). Moderation is key

03/13/2026

Yes, Rocky… be like Rocky.

I use him for imagery.

How do you define being healthy? One way that works for people is that you are strong and fit and tough enough you’d be willing to take on a bully.

The parks and rec lifestyle challenge is 10 weeks, and ended today. I measured body composition for many participants and many people dropped healthy 10-20 pounds in 10 short weeks.

It doesn’t have to take long.

Lots of people don’t start, some start and get discouraged, but the number one reason people have success is they start, and they don’t quit, because they have a valiant goal they are chasing. But first, they have to start.

Step into the ring and START

03/11/2026

You are the only ‘you’ there has ever been. Never will there be anyone exactly like you ever again. Every adjustment Dr. Philip gives is customized. His adjustment style is different for every person based on their needs at the moment. You get what you need, nothing less, nothing more!

03/09/2026

This crazy world we live in needs you ar your best. There is no time to be on the sidelines with health issues. Our passion is helping you achieve your mission in life and not being held back by health issues that are fixable.

We did something neat with Raccoon Valley Radio KDLS / KKRF / KGRA and Jake Hinote where we did a 5 minute podcast covering key topics.

In this clip we cover the reason for our move across the street into the historic Addie’s boutique building and why red light therapy, one of our three new modalities, is actually legit for lots of people when used smartly. Check it out and keep asking questions! I will cover any topic the people want to hear more about.

Ask the Expert program with Greater Life Health & Wellness on KGRA. https://media.blubrry.com/raccoonvalleyradio/ins.blubrry.com/raccoonvalleyradio/Greater_Life_ATE-COM-EG06.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS

02/26/2026

More than halfway through the Jefferson Parks & Recreation Lifestyle Challenge, I have heard of some great transformations already and some people who through the process have discovered some underlying health issues they didn't know were there but now are getting corrected.

There is such a thing as "weight loss resistance", it is common, but it is not normal. Multiple factors contribute, and it shows up in a many ways, but it means your body is in an energy crisis mode. What you eat and how you move matters.

*High stress or even extended low-moderate stress
*Not enough protein, fiber, and water per day
*Reliance on caffeine for energy, feeling lethargic without it
*Slow digestion, constipation, or flipping to sudden urge to go.

This is why I love the 75 hard and soft systems. It is a simple, well structured, safe plan to reset a person's mind and body in 75 days. For the vast majority of people, there is no special secret to getting healthy despite many social media channels marketing they have finally cracked to code to help you finally get fit. The thing it requires the most is a plan, and not quitting on the plan. The new year is here, and your resolution may be long gone but the best time to start again is still right now.

Doing it for yourself is good, doing it so your loved ones can continually depend on you for life is better.