Modern Health at Independent Physical Medicine

02/10/2026

It's hard to imagine what a person's experience would be to make them say something like this. It feels good to help.

02/10/2026

100% better.

02/04/2026

There is no safe level of lead exposure. Zero. Zilch.

While this is wonderful news for citizens in flint, here in ohio, we still have work to do.

Ohio has one of the largest inventories of lead service lines in the U.S., meaning that Ohioans may be exposed to high levels of lead. Lead lines may connect your home to the public water service. The water travels through the lead pipes, picks up lead along the way and that comes out of your faucet.

While replacing lead pipes has bipartisan support, most of the replacements programs have just started,  and these things take a lot of time (and money)

In the meantime,  you should take steps to protect yourself and your family from  lead in your water by using a filter, a whole home filter is best, but you can get sink specific filters as well.

A reverse osmosis filter is going to be your best bet for removing lead.
 reverse osmosis filters can remove all of the good and bad minerals from water so consider getting a filter that remineralizes as well.

Note: Not all homes with city water have lead, and just because you have well water doesn’t mean that you don’t have lead. Lead pipes were used in the past in homes too, so even if you have a well you may have lead pipes/ solder/ fixtures as well.  the only true way to know is to test your water.

The Ohio department of health established a “lead safe” program where you can learn how to get your water tested for lead (possibly free) and offers other resources as well. Learn about that here: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/childhood-lead-poisoning/about-leadth

02/03/2026

You’ve heard “eat the rainbow” 🌈 and “drink 8 glasses of water a day,” right?

Most people know hydration matters for physical health, but many don’t realize it’s just as important for mental health, too.

Research shows that even mild dehydration can be linked to lower mood, irritability, and trouble concentrating. Your brain is mostly water… so when you’re low, it feels it.

💧 Easy ways to add more water to your day:
• Start with a large glass of water as soon as you wake up, then refill it and sip as you get ready
• Keep a water bottle where you can see it (desk, car, gym bag = visual reminder)
• Add natural flavor like lemon, cucumber, or berries if plain water feels boring

👉 Bonus tip: Use a water filter. Better-tasting water = more water you’ll actually drink, and fewer unwanted chemicals your body doesn’t need to process.

Small habits. Big impact, for your body and your mind. 💙

02/01/2026

☀️ Another sunny day to wrap up, go outside and soak in the benefits of all of the sun’s wavelengths. 😍Pay close attention to your mood, after you return indoors, you’ll feel a little more happy and energized! 😎

01/30/2026

01/26/2026

9/10 patients that see us for foot pain are very satisfied with their outcome.

Thats not because we're lucky, its because we've designed our practice around and specialize in foot pain.

We offer advanced certification and SPECIALIZE IN FOOT PAIN.
Finding another office that can offer these specialized skills and knowledge to patients would be very difficult and require you to drive for hours.

We have the top and most effective treatment, using the most researched technology found in our office that’s typically found in major orthopedic practices in large cities (except that we offer ours at a price you can actually afford.

Patients receieve a thorough and unique examination that looks at the body as a whole, and addresses all the problems causing foot pain.

01/25/2026

🥶Shoveling snow sends thousands of people to the ER every winter.

Cold muscles + heavy lifting + twisting = higher risk for slipped discs, back strains, and falls.

A quick 3-step warm-up (3–5 minutes) can make a big difference:

1️⃣ Get the blood moving
March in place, walk up and down the driveway, or do gentle arm swings for 1–2 minutes to warm muscles and joints.

2️⃣ Loosen hips & spine
• Hip hinges (hands on thighs, hinge forward with a flat back)
• Gentle torso rotations (small range, slow and controlled)
This prepares your back for bending without strain.

3️⃣ Activate legs & core
• 10 bodyweight squats
• 10 standing knee lifts or step-backs
Strong legs and a lightly engaged core protect your spine while lifting.
• 30 second plank

Then shovel smart:
✔️ Bend at hips and knees
✔️ Keep chest up and shovel close
✔️ Use legs and arms, not your low back
✔️ Step to turn, don’t twist

Treat snow shoveling like a workout. Warm up, move with intention, and your back will thank you later.

01/21/2026

01/19/2026

The release of another food pyramid has unleashed the “food police,” 👮 👮‍♂️ with experts and non-experts alike arguing over which version is better.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth:

👉 Assuming one dietary guideline is best for everyone is not just wrong, it’s dangerous.
When health professionals lay claim to a single universal truth about diet, real human health is at stake.

There has never been a diet proven to be healthy for 100% of people.

🧠Why our approach is different🧠

Our providers don’t guess.
We use genetic testing 🧬to guide nutrition, because it’s personalized, evidence-based, and one of the only ways to truly understand whether a diet is healthy for you.

Genetic differences explain why two people can eat the exact same foods and have completely different outcomes, and why some food patterns can even predict disease risk in certain individuals.

Understanding your genetics doesn’t limit your options.
It frees you from trial-and-error dieting and one-size-fits-all rules and gives you a real chance at health and avoid disease

Genetics help explain why some people:

• Develop kidney stones on high-oxalate diets
• Trigger mast cells when exposed to high-histamine foods
• Develop dairy or peanut allergies
• Lose weight on a low-fat diet
• Lose weight on a high-carbohydrate diet

Same foods. Different bodies. Different outcomes.

A few real-world examples

Dairy:
Your body’s ability to break down dairy depends on whether you continue producing lactase as an adult. Most people of European ancestry do. Most people of Asian ancestry do not.

Fats:
Some people tolerate saturated fat extremely well. Others see inflammation or metabolic issues rise. Whether higher-carb or higher-fat diets improve insulin resistance varies by individual.

Bread:
In one study, about half of participants had a lower blood sugar spike from white bread than from whole-wheat sourdough,while the other half had the opposite response.

Omega-3s:
Less than 15% of people efficiently convert plant-based omega-3s into usable forms. For some, conversion is nearly zero, making seafood intake essential.

Fasting & keto:
If you’ve tried fasting or keto and felt awful, it’s not a lack of discipline. Some bodies simply don’t thrive under those conditions.

Fructose:
Some people don’t tolerate fructose well, even from fruit or honey, leading to bloating, fatigue, or blood sugar issues.

Gluten:
Celiac disease is only possible in people with specific genetic patterns. That means gluten may be neutral for some, and autoimmune-triggering for others.

Vitamin A:
Some people cannot convert plant-based beta-carotene into active vitamin A, making animal sources important for health.

We could go on but you get the picture.

Health isn’t about following a pyramid

It’s about choosing foods that help you feel clear, steady, and strong.

Eating the right foods is essential for good health.
The only way to know exactly what helps, and what harms, is personalization.
Genetic testing gives us that clarity.
Call our office to learn more.

One thing science is very clear on

Some things don’t belong in any diet.

Glyphosate is one of the most concerning exposures in the modern food supply.

Corporate-funded science often claims glyphosate can’t affect humans because it targets a pathway found in plants.
What’s rarely mentioned is that this same pathway exists in the microbes that live in our gut.

Key facts:

• Glyphosate was originally patented as an antibiotic
• It kills beneficial gut bacteria sometimes reducing the microbiome by up to 60% after a single exposure
• It increases inflammatory signaling (including TNF-alpha and NF-κB pathways)
• It interferes with mineral absorption and gut barrier integrity
• Long-term exposure has been linked to metabolic dysfunction, neurological issues, and chronic inflammatory conditions
Glyphosate has been studied to increase behavioral problems after children consume it.

Unlike sugar or fat, which affect people differently, glyphosate nourishes no one.
There is no biological upside.

Glyphosate is commonly sprayed on crops like corn, wheat, and soy, making awareness and food quality more important than ever

01/18/2026

Weather Sensitive?

If your joints ache, your mood shifts, or your body feels “off” when the weather changes, you’re not imagining it. Research shows weather sensitivity (meteoropathy) is driven by the nervous system, with rapid pressure and temperature changes pushing the body into fight-or-flight, leading to tight muscles, increased pain, digestive changes, mood issues, and even cardiovascular and respiratory strain.

Studies suggest the vagus nerve plays a role, and research has shown auricular acupuncture can reduce weather-related symptoms, confirming this is a nervous system issue, not weakness.

It’s an interesting reminder that humans arent so separate from nature, we are nature! some people can even feel the effects of storms hundreds to thousands of miles away, and weather shifts can alter neurotransmitters linked to stress and mood.

What helps?
Movement, quality sleep, hydration, daily light exposure, magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3s, a low-inflammatory diet, daily stress relief and nervous-system-supportive care (like chiropractic or acupuncture) can all improve adaptability. Adaptogenic herbs like lemon balm can help calm the nervous system and gargling and breathwork are one way to improve vagal tone. People that spend alot of time in a climate controlled environment and have a lot of exposures to led lighting ae also more susceptible.
Weather sensitivity isn’t “in your head”—it’s in your nervous system! Supporting that system helps your body handle Ohio’s wild weather swings a whole lot better