The Wellness Way- Granville

04/08/2026

🦠✨ Let’s talk about Babesia — a lesser-known but important tick-borne infection to be aware of this time of year!

As we roll into 🌿☀️ Lyme disease season here in Licking County, Ohio, it’s not just Lyme we’re watching for. Babesia is actually the 3rd most common tick-borne infection we see, and many people have never even heard of it!

🔍 What is Babesia?
Babesia is a microscopic parasite that infects red blood cells. It’s most commonly spread through the bite of an infected deer tick (same one that carries Lyme) 🕷️

⚠️ Common Symptoms to Watch For:

🌡️ Fevers (can come and go)
❄️ Chills & sweats (often intense, especially at night)
😴 Fatigue that feels next-level
💪 Muscle & joint aches
🧠 Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
❤️ Shortness of breath or air hunger
🌪️ Headaches
😵‍💫 Dizziness

Some people may have mild symptoms, while others feel pretty knocked down — especially if it’s missed early.

🌱 Why this matters right now:
Ticks are becoming more active as temperatures rise in central Ohio, and we’re seeing more cases each year. Babesia can also show up alongside Lyme disease, which can make symptoms more confusing.

🛑 Prevention tips:

Wear light-colored clothing 👕
Use tick repellent 🧴
Check yourself, kids, and pets after being outside 🐕
Shower after outdoor activities 🚿

If you’ve had a recent tick bite or unexplained symptoms, it’s worth paying attention and getting checked out. We offer a very comprehensive lab that examines ALL of the tick-borne infections!

Stay aware, stay protected, and enjoy the outdoors safely 🌳💚

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04/07/2026

🦠 Let’s talk about Chronic Lyme Disease… especially as we head into tick season here in the Midwest 🌿🕷️

With all the buzz around a new Lyme vaccine in development, this conversation is becoming more mainstream — and honestly, it’s about time.

For years, chronic Lyme has been a taboo topic in conventional medicine. But now we’re starting to see more national recognition, including from the CDC, that Lyme disease isn’t always as simple or clear-cut as once thought.

👉 Lyme disease is caused by a spiral-shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi.

Here’s where things get complicated…

🔬 The current CDC testing criteria (established in the 90s) requires:
• 5 IgG bands OR
• 2 IgM bands

…to be considered “positive.”

But many providers argue this standard is too restrictive, especially since Lyme is already difficult to detect.

⚠️ What we see in real life:
• Many patients NEVER develop the classic “bullseye” rash
• Most don’t remember a tick bite
• Symptoms can appear gradually and persist for YEARS

😵‍💫 Common symptoms include:
• Joint pain & stiffness
• Chronic fatigue
• Brain fog
• Headaches
• Nerve pain / tingling
• Mood changes (anxiety, depression)
• Autoimmune flares
• Sleep issues
• Skin rashes
• Flu-like symptoms that won’t go away

💊 Another major pattern:
Some people get diagnosed, take antibiotics, feel better temporarily… but then symptoms return after stopping treatment.

This is something many refer to as chronic Lyme cases.

🚨 One key issue we often see:
If the immune system is under stress, it may not fully keep the infection under control — allowing symptoms to come back over time. I see mold toxicity be a very, very common driver of this episode as mycotoxins wear down the immune system drastically making it hard for your immune system to keep the Borrelia bacteria under control!

This is especially important for people here in Ohio, where tick exposure is increasing every year.

📍 If you’ve been dealing with unexplained symptoms and feel like you haven’t gotten real answers — it may be worth looking deeper.

We’re here to help guide you through that process 🙌

👇 Drop your questions below or send us a message if this resonates with you.

04/06/2026

Aluminum is a known neurotoxin and a very common adjuvant in most vaccines. Here is a downloadable PDF showing all the ingredient in a lot of the most common vaccines on the market:

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/169322?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLd4xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMTmlEdWdYb2xJRmVHWndNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn1YuGikawnRcDfgJ4dbuf80qlm27K-KG25vTdRUvkBp8nRgC5THpXEBB7bY_aem_iBNACnsKmafbsBwkKJjVoQ

04/06/2026

🚨 BARTONELLA: More Than Just “Cat Scratch Fever” 🐱🦠

Most people have heard of Cat Scratch Fever… but what many don’t realize is that Bartonella can also be transmitted by ticks 🕷️ — earning them the nickname: “nature’s dirty needles.”

With all the buzz around the Lyme vaccine in development 💉 and tick season right around the corner here in Ohio 🌿☀️, I’m kicking off a series on ALL tick-borne infections you need to know about.

👉 And Bartonella?
This is probably the #2 most common tick-borne infection I see in practice — right behind Lyme Disease.

⚠️ What makes Bartonella tricky?

This infection can have a HUGE impact on the immune and nervous systems.

One of the biggest patterns I see:
➡️ Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

This means your body becomes hypersensitive to… well, everything 😵‍💫

💥 Histamine overload can lead to:

Extreme anxiety 😰
Irritability 😡
Aggression 🚨
Sensory overload 🔊
Sleep disruption 🌙

These symptoms are often mistaken for purely psychological issues — but there’s often more going on beneath the surface.

🦠 Other symptoms linked to Bartonella:

Chronic fatigue 💤
Joint & muscle pain 🦴
Headaches & migraines 🤕
Skin issues (including strange rashes or stretch-mark-like lines)
Heart palpitations ❤️
Brain fog & poor concentration 🧠

🔬 Testing Matters

We offer an extensive tick-borne infection panel through MDL (Medical Diagnostic Laboratories) to help uncover infections like:
✔️ Bartonella
✔️ Lyme
✔️ Babesia
✔️ Ehrlichia
✔️ And more

Because if you don’t test for it… you may miss it.

🌿 As we head into peak tick season, awareness is EVERYTHING.

If you’ve been struggling with unexplained symptoms — especially anxiety, histamine issues, or chronic fatigue — it may be worth looking deeper 👀

📍 Serving Licking County, Ohio & surrounding areas
Let’s get you answers 💪

04/04/2026

You can be the best adjuster in the world but if your assessment stinks you are going to miss the most significant impact you can make on restoring someone’s neurological function - and tha is when the magic happens! You will see way more changes open up aside from just less pain and better range of motion when your assessment is more neurologically driven and less mechanical! - Dr. Alex

chiropractic

04/03/2026

To my COVID long-haulers out there… hang in there — there IS hope 💚

If you’ve been struggling with lingering symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, or just not feeling like yourself… you are NOT alone. And more importantly — research is still unfolding every day. 🔬✨

Some fascinating findings have been coming out over the last 5-6 years that are worth paying attention to 👇

🧬 One study found that fragments of the COVID spike protein were still detectable in the body (including blood, urine, and stool) in some long-haulers. What is more disturbing is that the molecular structure of the COVID spike protein was identical to multiple animal venoms found in nature that are neurotoxic to the body.
🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8772524/

🚬 Interestingly, early in the pandemic, researchers noticed something unexpected — smokers appeared underrepresented among hospitalized COVID cases. This led scientists to investigate how the virus interacts with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the body.
🔗 https://www.jbc.org/article/S0021-9258%2823%2901735-0/fulltext

🧠 Why does that matter? Because these ni****ne receptors play a key role in regulating the nervous system — and disruptions here could potentially relate to symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and dysregulation.

🐍 What is more disturbing is that most if not all animal venoms target these ni****ne receptors...

🧪 Building on this idea, a small exploratory study looked at whether low-dose ni****ne patches might influence symptoms in some long-haulers. ALL participants of the study reported improvement of all symptoms in 2 weeks.
🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9845100/

⚠️ Important: These findings are still being studied. They are not definitive answers — but they are opening new doors for understanding what long COVID might involve.

You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. And this isn’t the end of the story.

Keep advocating for yourself. Keep learning. Keep going. 💪💚

Following a SARS-CoV-2 infection, many individuals suffer from post-COVID-19 syndrome. It makes them unable to proceed with common everyday activities due to weakness, memory lapses, pain, dyspnea and other unspecific physical complaints. Several ...

04/02/2026

I didn’t make this post but it was very well done regarding Lyme Disease and historically accurate!

They are currently trying to make another Lyme Vaccine (previous was pulled off the market decades ago for making people sick with Lyme Disease). You very may well see cases rise this year as the new vaccine is in phase 3 trials right now and about to seek approval. Astragalus and Japanese Knotweed are amazing herbal remedies for prevention and yes, we do carry these herbs in our office.

I take Astraglus every summer as I’ve had two encounters with Lyme Disease in my past that have left legit scars on my body where I was bit.



- Dr. Alex

03/31/2026

This is who gets your nervous system right, and who helps you from a health restoration stand point every day 🤯

But actually, Dr. Erika was a high school and college athlete. And still plays competitive volleyball now!

But here’s the back story:
🏃🏽‍♀️she was setting records in track (still has them at Lakewood), but only having one period 🩸 per year

🏐 she was killin it on the court but hurled over in pain from gut issues off the court

🏀 she was aggressive on the court, but exhausted off the court….purely running on adrenaline

Here’s what I would tell your teenage athletes, and here’s what I would do differently:

1. Stay under chiropractic care. High school Erika only went while she was in pain. I wish I would have went routinely to keep healthy and keep my nervous system firing well. That’s when you perform the best

2. I would train with a specific professional for my sport- our office has just that! Someone that can train you specifically to be the best at your sport. We have many young athletes in our office making names for themselves (yea, we’re rooting for you and love when we see your names highlighted in the advocate and on social media)🥇

3. I’d get labs done! Not just your routine labs, but in depth labs. I just had a high school athlete tell me she feels amazing and has been hitting her PR’s after working with our office 😍 we did targeted labs, targeted supplementation based on her labs. We also dug in to her health history to fix the root!

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Gosh if I could go back and take care of myself better, I would.

It’s not too early to get your athletes in our office!
- keeping them healthy, performing their best, and preventing injury is huge!
-we have high level training, labs, nutritional and lifestyle guidance, sports physicals, guided supplementation for your athlete!

If you wanna be the healthiest and the best, we’ve got you!

I know I highlight a lot about hormones and gut health and all the other ailments people deal with on a consistent basis, but wanted to mention that we are welcoming athletes! We’ve been working hard to get these athletes to be at the top! We’re the place to be, and I can say that confidently!

03/29/2026

I’ve gone back and forth about sharing this… but people need to hear it.

In June of 2018, I raised my right hand and joined the United States Army. In August of 2018 I shipped out to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for basic training. I was proud. Ready. Motivated. I wanted to serve something bigger than myself.

But nothing could have prepared me for what happened at reception (in-processing center on base prior to shipping out to basic training).

It felt like an assembly line.

No real conversations. No personalized care. Just station after station—needle after needle.
One shot in each arm… walk through again… and again… and again.

💉 6 injections (who knows how many immunizations were in each needle). Back-to-back. In a matter of minutes.

Within 24 hours, everything changed.

I watched an 18-year-old kid (younger than me)—healthy, normal just the day before—suddenly start having seizures in the barracks. Violent, uncontrollable seizures. He told us he had ZERO history of anything like that.

Drill sergeants were alarmed. They sent him to medical.

The day before we shipped to basic, I sat next to him and asked, “What’s going on with you?”

His answer still sticks with me:

“I don’t know… and neither do they. I’ve never had seizures before this. They’re sending me home.”

Just like that—his military career was over before it even began. No benefits. No veteran status. Just sent home with unanswered questions.

And that was only the beginning.

The following month?
The sickest I have EVER been in my life.

Non-stop illness for a month straight. One thing after another. No break.
And it wasn’t just me—everyone around me was sick too.

We were told, “This happens every cycle.”

Blamed on stress. Blamed on close quarters.
And sure—that plays a role.

But let’s be real… when you inject a group of people with multiple vaccines all at once that are stirring the pot with your immune system, you have to ask questions.

Fast forward to 2020.

Height of the pandemic.

I got my last flu shot.

About two weeks later—I got hit HARD with COVID.

Fever. Migraines. Lost taste and smell. Completely wrecked.

Later, I came across a Department of War–related study discussing how certain respiratory viruses—including coronaviruses—showed increased susceptibility in some cases after flu vaccination.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31607599/

That made me pause.

Then came the COVID vaccine rollout in the military.

And I watched… over and over… people around me develop health issues they never had before (some including cancer). I was defiant, yet many still submitted sadly.

Call it coincidence if you want.
But when you see it firsthand—again and again—it changes you.

If you’re in the military—or thinking about joining—please educate yourself.

There IS information out there.

📄 The Defense Health Agency Immunization Toolkit breaks everything down:
– Recommended vaccines
– Ingredients
– Contraindications
– Reporting adverse events
– EVEN how to request exemptions

https://ga.ng.mil/Portals/49/G1/documents/MEDICAL/15VAC/Immunization%20Tool%20Kit.pdf

You deserve informed consent. You deserve to ask questions.

I’m not telling anyone what to do.
I’m telling you to pay attention.

Because once it happens—you can’t undo it.

This is my story.
This is what I witnessed.
And I won’t stay quiet about it.

If this resonates with you, share it. Someone else needs to hear it.

- Dr. Alex (formerly SGT Grubish)

03/28/2026

Did you know that something as “simple” as oral thrush could be connected to how your brain feels and functions? 🤯🧠

Oral thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast called Candida in the mouth. It often shows up as a white or creamy coating on your tongue, inner cheeks, or even the roof of your mouth 👅 It can sometimes look like a film, patches, or even a thick layer you can scrape off.

But here’s where it gets interesting… 👇

Emerging research has explored how fungal overgrowth (including Candida) may be linked to inflammation in the body and even the brain. Some studies have found fungal elements present in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions 🧬 While this doesn’t mean thrush causes these diseases directly, it does raise important questions about how chronic infections and imbalances may contribute to things like:

🧠 Brain fog
😴 Fatigue
😰 Anxiety
🌀 Poor focus & memory changes

Your mouth is not separate from the rest of your body—it’s a gateway 🚪

So what allows thrush to take hold in the first place?

Candida LOVES sugar 🍭🍞🍺 and thrives when the balance of bacteria in your mouth gets disrupted.

Some common contributors include:
🚿 Frequent use of antiseptic mouthwash (can wipe out beneficial bacteria)
💊 Antibiotic use
🏠 Mold exposure
🍩 High sugar diets
🍺 Foods & drinks high in yeast or fermentation

When the environment shifts, yeast can overgrow and start causing symptoms—not just in your mouth, but potentially system-wide.

This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness 💡

Your body gives you signals. Sometimes we just need to know where to look 👀

👉 go in the mirror and stick your tongue out and see if you have a white film on your tongue

03/27/2026

🚨 Case Study: High Blood Pressure with a Hidden Twist 🚨

A male in his mid-50s came in struggling with high blood pressure, fatigue, and ongoing digestive discomfort. Like many, he had been told this was just part of “getting older.” But we decided to dig deeper.

🧪 What we found:
A stool test revealed high levels of Blastocystis — a very common protozoan parasite.

Now here’s where it gets interesting…

👀 Blastocystis has been associated with a wide range of symptoms, including:

High blood pressure
Bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation
Chronic fatigue
Brain fog & difficulty concentrating
Skin issues (rashes, eczema, itching)
Food sensitivities
Joint & muscle pain
Headaches or migraines
Mood changes (anxiety, irritability)
Sleep disturbances
Nutrient deficiencies (especially iron, B vitamins)
Unexplained weight changes
Weakened immune response

💡 The bigger conversation:
In the U.S., many are taught parasites are mainly a “third-world problem.” But that idea is outdated.

🐾 Veterinarians routinely test pets for parasites — because they’re everywhere.
🌎 Humans are exposed through food, water, pets, humans, travel, soil, and even everyday environments.

And here’s the catch 👇
Most conventional stool tests?
➡️ Only screen for a very small handful of parasites (often just a couple including Giardia… if anything at all).

Yet in practice, we frequently see Blastocystis species show up again and again.

📉 What happened next?
After addressing the parasite burden, this patient experienced:
✔️ Improved blood pressure
✔️ Better digestion
✔️ Increased energy
✔️ Clearer thinking
✔️ Reduced joint discomfort

Not overnight—but steadily, and meaningfully.

🤔 Question for you:
Have you experienced any of these symptoms?
Have you ever actually been screened for parasites beyond a basic test?

You might be surprised what’s overlooked.

📍 Licking County friends — this is more common than you think.

🧠💪🌿

03/26/2026

🙏There actually is a way out, another life waiting for you!

If you’re the person struggling with:

😴Chronic fatigue
🔴Irregular periods
💩Constipation
🧻Diarrhea
😩Belly aches and bloating
😫weight gain
😬anxiety or panic attacks
🔴Pcos, endometriosis
🧠Brain fog
💤Insomnia
🧴Rashes, hives

✅We’re waiting for you! It’s going to take some digging, some re-wiring, some learning, persistence and consistency, and CHANGE. But that life you want, can happen for you.

🪏Be ready to dig in for answers, make some changes, and reap the benefits!

❓If you’re on your healing path now- ask yourself what changes have you made so far to improve your health? If all you’re doing is adding a medication or adding a supplement, but changing nothing else…..that will only get you so far. Little by little, change is required to achieve a different outcome.

Let’s do this!

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