The Wellness Connection

The Wellness Connection Holistic health care center including: Chiropractic, regenerative medicine and functional medicine services in the western suburbs of St. Louis, MO đź“Ť

We offer chiropractic, nutritional counseling, acupuncture and spinal decompression. We also offer hormone testing, neurotransmitter testing and food allergy (sensitivity) testing.

02/21/2026

Most ab machines in the gym aren’t helping you — they’re hurting your core.

Why?
Because they lock you into a stiff, unnatural range of motion that forces your abs, core, and hip flexors to work in ways your body would never actually move in real life.

And real life is the point.

Whether you’re lifting your kids, cleaning your home, playing sports, or doing anything that requires strength and stability, your core needs to be trained through organic, functional movement — not rigid machine reps.

That’s why exercises like:
• Crunches
• Planks
• Hanging knee or leg raises

…are far more effective. They activate your core in a natural pattern and recruit the supporting muscles that give you true stability — not just a six-pack with zero functionality.

Train for strength.
Train for movement.
Train for real life — not just for how your abs look in the mirror.

02/20/2026

Should women fast to balance hormones?

It depends. And that part matters.

Fasting does change hormones, but context is everything. The first thing I want to know is your fasting insulin level, because that drives a lot of the response.

Here’s what research shows:

Fasting can lower fasting insulin and androgens.
That can be helpful for women with insulin resistance, androgen dominance, PCOS, unstable blood sugar, or difficulty losing weight.

But it’s not a universal solution.

For many postmenopausal women, aggressive fasting can lower DHEA. That matters, because DHEA is needed to produce both estrogen and testosterone. When it drops too low, symptoms can worsen, not improve.

So yes, fasting can be a powerful tool.
But only when it’s individualized, supported by labs, and recommended based on your hormone profile and history.

Hormone balance isn’t about trends.
It’s about precision.

02/19/2026

Did you know motivation can actually drop when you’re inflamed?

Most people don’t.

When inflammation is high, dopamine drops. And dopamine is what drives motivation, focus, and forward momentum.

So if you’re feeling sluggish, unmotivated, or stuck, don’t beat yourself up. That’s not a character flaw. That’s a signal.

The better question isn’t “What’s wrong with me?”
It’s “Why is my body struggling to generate motivation?”

And more often than not, the answer is yes — there is something else going on.

If this sounds like you, it may be time to address inflammation at the root. Ask our office about an inflammation reset and see if it’s the right step to help you get your motivation back and start moving toward your goals again.

02/18/2026

Dairy doesn’t automatically equal strong bones.

If it did, countries with the highest dairy consumption wouldn’t also have some of the highest rates of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and hip fractures. But they do.

There’s another piece most people don’t hear about, especially with kids.
Excess dairy can interfere with iron absorption. I’ve seen children become fatigued, sick, and even anemic simply from overconsuming milk.

And it’s not rare.
Roughly 68% of the world’s population is sensitive to lactose, with even higher sensitivity in certain populations.

This isn’t about demonizing food.
It’s about questioning outdated assumptions and understanding how the body actually responds.

Bone health is more complex than “drink more milk.”

02/17/2026

These are the three supplements I never go without — because they each play a vital role in how my body functions, recovers, and ages.

1. Methylcobalamin (B12)
Not all B12 is the same. Based on my genetic testing, methylcobalamin is the form my body needs to properly support detox pathways and energy production. B12 is essential for everyone — the type you need depends on your biology.

2. Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)
“Essential” means your body can’t make them — you have to get them from the outside. I use an EAA powder to support my daily protein needs and muscle health. New research continues to show huge benefits for maintaining strength, muscle mass, and even cognitive function as we age into our 50s, 60s, and 70s.

3. A tie: Magnesium + Creatine
Most people are deficient in magnesium, yet it’s critical for muscle relaxation, sleep, recovery, and overall nervous system balance.

Creatine is a supplement I’ve personally researched for over 20 years — and the data keeps getting better. Beyond strength and performance, creatine supports brain health, sleep quality, and even peripheral blood flow.

Together, these are my foundations:
B12. Essential amino acids. Magnesium. Creatine.
They’re simple, effective building blocks for long-term health and longevity.

02/17/2026

You can’t heal in a body that doesn’t feel safe. That one idea alone could change how you think about stress, anxiety, and recovery.

If you missed our latest episode, go give it a listen—we share simple, practical ways to shift your body out of survival mode and back into healing.

🎧 Check out the newest episode now on your favorite podcast platform.

02/16/2026

Why guess how a medication will affect you when you can test?

Most prescriptions are written based on averages.
But your body isn’t an average.

With pharmacogenetic testing, a simple cheek swab can show how you metabolize certain medications.

If you metabolize a drug too fast, it may not work well for you.
If you metabolize it too slowly, you may be more likely to experience side effects.
If you’re a good metabolizer, it may be a better fit.

This is especially important with things like pain medications and long-term prescriptions.

More information leads to better decisions.
Less guessing. More personalization.

Why guess… when you can test?

02/15/2026

If you’re waking up exhausted no matter how many hours you sleep, it’s not a sleep quantity problem.
It’s a sleep quality problem.

Stress hormones disrupt the natural architecture of sleep. And just like a building, sleep needs a proper structure. You don’t get deep, restorative rest by stacking more hours on top of a broken foundation.

If certain stages of sleep are skipped, shortened, or never reached, your body can’t recover. So even eight or nine hours later, you wake up drained.

This isn’t because you’re broken.
It’s because something in the system is off.

For many people, cortisol and other stress-related hormones are the real culprits, quietly wrecking sleep cycles night after night.

If this sounds like you, it’s time to look under the hood. A cortisol or sleep assessment can help identify what’s missing or out of balance so you can finally get the restorative sleep your body is designed for.

02/14/2026

One of the biggest blind spots in healthcare isn’t intention.
It’s nutrition education.

Most traditional physicians receive only a handful of hours of nutrition training, and almost none of it is focused on specific conditions, supplements, or gut health. So when something isn’t familiar, it gets labeled “not studied,” even when the research exists.

Here’s something that is well understood in gut science but rarely talked about:

Resistant starches.

They feed the gut by increasing short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, which support the gut lining and overall digestive function.

Where you find them matters:
Green bananas
Cooked and cooled rice
Cooked and cooled potatoes
Plantains
Raw potato starch

Adding resistant starch, even something simple like raw potato starch in a smoothie, helps give your gut what it needs to function better.

Probiotics help.
Fermented foods help.
But without resistant starches, you’re missing a key piece.

If gut health is the goal, this matters.

02/13/2026

Holiday weight gain isn’t just about calories.
That’s the part most people get wrong.

Yes, food plays a role. But stress plays a bigger one.

When holiday stress rises, cortisol rises with it. Higher cortisol increases insulin resistance, and your body responds by storing fat. Not randomly. Typically right around the waist.

Add in thyroid slowdown from chronic stress, and now you’re not burning calories efficiently either. You’re doing the “right things,” but your physiology is working against you.

That’s not a willpower issue.
That’s biology.

So if the scale is creeping up this season, don’t beat yourself up. Don’t panic-diet. Look under the hood.

Stress and inflammation may be telling your body to store, not burn.

A metabolic assessment can show us exactly what’s happening and help you get back to burning calories the right way.

02/12/2026

If you’re trying to lose weight, right before bed is the worst time to drink alcohol.

Now don’t get mad. Context matters.

If you’re going to have a drink at night, how you do it makes all the difference.

Hydrate aggressively.
Make your last meal high in protein.
Pull the carbohydrates back.

Instead of beer and pizza, think steak, broccoli, a salad, and a glass of high-polyphenol red wine. Add water before bed, and the metabolic damage is far less.

If you prefer spirits, keep it clean. Distilled on the rocks, with water, or sparkling water is fine. The problem starts when you add soda or sugary mixers. That’s one of the worst things you can put in your body before sleep.

Weight loss isn’t about perfection.
It’s about minimizing damage and making smarter trade-offs.

🌟 Attention O’Fallon Residents Struggling with Joint Pain 🌟If shoulder pain, knee pain, or hip pain has been slowing you...
02/12/2026

🌟 Attention O’Fallon Residents Struggling with Joint Pain 🌟

If shoulder pain, knee pain, or hip pain has been slowing you down, you’re not alone.

Many people try medications, injections, or “quick fixes” that only cover up symptoms. Relief feels temporary, and the pain often comes right back.

But what if the problem isn’t just inflammation or wear and tear?

On Tuesday, February 17 at 12:15 PM to 1 PM, Dr. Jason Hamed is hosting a FREE educational lunch at The Wellness Connection, located at 111 O’Fallon Commons Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368.

This event is for people who want to understand modern regenerative-based approaches to joint pain, without drugs or surgery.

During lunch, Dr. Hamed will explain:

âś… How joint degeneration and soft tissue breakdown contribute to chronic pain
âś… Why traditional approaches often fail to create lasting improvement
âś… How the TotalRegen Protocol supports cellular function and joint health
âś… Who may or may not be a candidate for regenerative-based care

🍴 Enjoy a complimentary meal while learning practical, evidence-informed options for shoulder, knee, and hip pain.

Seats are limited. Registration is required.

👉 Reserve your spot today - RSVP here: https://go.thewellnessconnection.com/regen-dinner-6528 -iUCcceO8NF

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111 Ofallon Commons Drive
O'Fallon, MO
63368

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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Decades of expertise in the Natural Health Care fields! This team of practitioners has helped people around the globe heal using a unique combination of healing arts such as Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Chiropractic, Rehab, Hormone Solutions, Food Allergies, Digestive & Genetic Testing, and more more. On a mission to help you, "Get Well & Stay Well."