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 📍

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

11/18/2025

Candles can set the mood — but not all of them are good for you. 🕯️
Here’s what to know: lead wicks were banned back in 2004, so that’s not the concern anymore. The real issue is paraffin wax, which comes from petroleum and can release trace chemicals when burned.

If you’re sensitive to scents or get headaches around artificially scented candles, your body might be reacting to those compounds. Choose natural waxes like soy or beeswax and essential oil–based fragrances instead.

Keep the glow — skip the toxins. ✨

11/18/2025

If your heart jumps at a text or email, you’re not imagining it—your body thinks it’s a real emergency.

🎧 New episode of The Wellness Connection Show just dropped. Have you listened yet?

11/17/2025

New parents — here’s something most people don’t realize.
During birth, a baby’s head, neck, and shoulders can experience up to 50–70 pounds of torque and pressure — that’s 5 to 10 times their body weight. For a tiny newborn, that’s enough to create tension or slight misalignments that can affect mobility, feeding, sleep, and even development.

Gentle pediatric chiropractic adjustments use only light fingertip pressure — nothing like what adults receive — yet they can make a huge difference in comfort, growth, and wellbeing.

If you’re a new parent, have your baby checked by a pediatric chiropractic specialist. A gentle adjustment today could support a lifetime of healthy development.

11/16/2025

☀️ Is your sunscreen actually harming your skin?

Some common sunscreens contain oxybenzone and other chemicals linked to toxicity — especially in spray or propellant forms, which we inhale without realizing it.

Yes, sunscreen helps prevent burns, but there are safer ways to protect your skin:
🧴 Choose mineral-based sunscreens
👕 Cover up and limit direct sun exposure
🌿 Avoid chemical-heavy sprays

Sometimes, what protects you on the surface can quietly harm you underneath.

11/15/2025

Yes — dogs need chiropractic care too. 🐶
They have spines, nerves, and joints just like we do — and when they jump, fall, or twist the wrong way, those impacts can cause real issues.

Trainers and kennel owners who use chiropractic care on their dogs often notice better agility, faster recovery, and calmer temperaments.
It’s not weird. It’s wellness. And it could make a world of difference for your dog’s comfort and performance.

11/13/2025

Infrared saunas aren’t just for relaxation — they’re a science-backed way to boost your health from the inside out.
Infrared light penetrates deep into your body, generating heat from your core to improve circulation, support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, and even ease joint pain.

Whether you use a gym unit, invest in one at home, or try an infrared blanket, the benefits are real — better recovery, better immunity, and better longevity.

11/12/2025

☕ The truth about coffee — and why I’m a fan.

When you look at the research, coffee shows more benefits than drawbacks.
✅ Improved alertness
✅ Reduced depression
✅ Better cardiovascular outcomes

But the key is moderation — 50 to 300 mg of caffeine is the sweet spot.
Too much, and you’ll feel the anxiety, jitters, and insomnia.

And let’s be honest… most people aren’t drinking coffee.
They’re drinking sugar-loaded desserts in a cup.

So skip the syrups, go organic, and keep your timing smart.
Coffee itself isn’t the problem — what we put in it is.

11/11/2025

Your couch might be cozy — but it’s quietly destroying your posture.
Most people already spend hours hunched over laptops or phones, and those ultra-soft cushions just lock you deeper into that rounded, flexed position. Over time, that “relaxation” can aggravate old disc injuries, strain your neck, and worsen arthritis pain.

Enjoy it for a game or a movie night — but don’t live there. Your spine deserves better support.

11/10/2025

Here are 3 conditions where prescription drugs might not be helping as much as you think 👇

💊 Infections:
Antibiotics are often overused. When taken unnecessarily, they can damage your gut, weaken your immune system, and even cause antibiotic resistance — meaning they might not work when you truly need them.

💊 Pain:
Many pain medications are addictive and toxic to your liver and kidneys. I see more people than ever with reduced kidney function simply from long-term pain med use.

💊 Cholesterol:
Statins lower cholesterol — but the studies show they have minimal effect on cardiovascular risk, especially in women. Plus, they can lower cognitive function over time.

Medications have their place — but understanding the why behind what you’re taking is how you truly protect your health.

11/10/2025

Feeling “stuck” no matter how clean you eat or how much you move?

😩 Chronic stress might be the reason. When cortisol stays high, your body stores sugar as belly fat instead of burning it for fuel.

🎧 Haven’t listened to the new episode of The Wellness Connection Show yet? Tune in now to learn how stress, hormones, and metabolism all connect.

11/09/2025

Stop slouching. Seriously.

When you sit in a slouched posture day after day, you’re training your body into dysfunction.
Your head shifts forward, putting major stress on your neck and spine — leading to headaches, tightness, and pain.

Even worse, that posture compresses your chest and diaphragm, restricting your ability to take in oxygen — the one thing every cell in your body needs to stay healthy.

Sit tall. Breathe deep. Protect your spine.
Your posture isn’t just about appearance — it’s about your health.

11/08/2025

Not every “study” tells the full story.

I’m all for science and research — but you can’t just read the conclusion and call it truth.
When I looked at statin studies, the summary said they worked…
but the data showed minimal impact on heart events in men — and almost none in women.

That’s why it’s crucial to read beyond the headline.
Because one paragraph of a study can shape public opinion — even when the full study says something else entirely.

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111 Ofallon Commons Drive
O'Fallon, MO
63368

Opening Hours

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

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+16369780970

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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."