American Chiropractic Physician Association

09/22/2025

Neuroendocrine circuit for sleep-dependent growth hormone release.

Sleep is known to promote tissue growth and regulate metabolism, partly by enhancing growth hormone (GH) release, but the underlying circuit mechanism is unknown. We demonstrate how GH release, which is enhanced during both rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM (NREM) sleep, is regulated by sleep-wake-dependent activity of distinct hypothalamic neurons expressing GH-releasing hormone (GHRH) and somatostatin (SST). SST neurons in the arcuate nucleus suppress GH release by inhibiting nearby GHRH neurons that stimulate GH release, whereas periventricular SST neurons inhibit GH release by projecting to the median eminence. GH release is associated with strong surges of both GHRH and SST activity during REM sleep but moderately increased GHRH and decreased SST activity during NREM sleep. Furthermore, we identified a negative feedback pathway in which GH enhances the excitability of locus coeruleus neurons and increases wakefulness. These results elucidate a circuit mechanism underlying bidirectional interactions between sleep and hormone regulation. (CELL September 04, 2025)

08/13/2024

Buprenorphine, whether administered sublingually or subcutaneously, appears to be an effective option for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use.

07/27/2024

Let's give seniors alternatives to opioids for pain management

Seniors are at risk of opioid addiction after surgeries and could benefit if there were alternatives to opioids.

07/22/2023

All Trades - HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters etc. pay increases. Exception to the rule - Healthcare reimbursement decreases. With the proposed 3.36% Medicare pay cut shows why overhaul is needed. The cost of practicing medicine will rise 4.5%, yet physician pay is set to fall.

The crazy thing is most patient's have no clue that their physicians are being paid less currently then they were 20 years ago. It is this disconnect that plays into patients wondering why U.S, healthcare service is declining.

It is two fold - 1) Decreased reimbursement 2) And the fact that most physicians are employees compared to being entrepreneurs a mere 2 decades ago. As employees most get paid the same for seeing patients or not. So one might wonder how or why this impacts healthcare; However it is simple when you remove incentive to work you are grooming a more lazy mentality. Thus patient experience longer wait time obtaining appointments.

Real problem lies in apathetic/lackadaisical politicians, and the over paid unnecessary middle man INSURANCE COMPANIES. Both are mainly concerned in lining their own pockets.

One could have a knee jerk reaction and say cash practice, and that might be required to wake up insurance companies and patients.
Another fix is for all professions reimbursements increase at least as much as the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

05/04/2023

Breakdown of Misleading & Confused Testimony by Kim Driggers & the Florida Chiropractic Association Regarding CCE Only Language

During their testimony before the Florida House Sub Committee on Healthcare Regulation the Florida Chiropractic Association displayed either outright ignorance or they intentionally misled the legislators sitting on the committee about the nature of chiropractic education and licensing.

05/01/2023

Sleep Meds Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in White Older Adults
02/17/2023

No such association seen for Black older adults followed for 15 years, regardless of sleep duration

12/21/2022

High levels of vitamin D in the brain may be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer disease and dementia-related cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults, according to the results of a recent study.

Prior studies have resulted in mixed findings on the relationship between vitamin D intake and cognitive impairment. The authors of this study aimed to further examine this relationship by focusing on 25(OH)D3 levels, the main circulating form of vitamin D in the brain, as well as other various markers of vitamin D status in the brain and the impact that 25(OH)D concentrations may have on post-mortem neuropathology.

To better understand the relationship between nutritional status and cognitive decline, the researchers examined the impact of vitamin D levels on the risk of Alzheimer disease and dementia in older adults.

12/03/2022

Researchers found acute COVID-19 infection disrupts a healthy microbe gut balance.
Antibiotics given during COVID-19 treatment appear to exacerbate gut imbalance. This research may lead to the development of probiotic supplements to redress gut imbalances in future patients.

Rutgers scientists have discovered that the COVID-19 virus may have a profound effect on patients’ microbiome.

Rutgers scientists have discovered that the COVID-19 virus may have a profound effect on patients’ microbiome.

09/03/2022

Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good.

Pro-inflammatory foods include fried foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and red meat. Foods that fight inflammation include green vegetables, berries, whole grains, and fatty fish....

08/24/2022

The prevalence of food allergies and several other chronic inflammatory diseases has increased dramatically over the past few decades. At the same time, research in the area has increasingly linked these problems to lack of a healthy microbiome, especially in the gut.

Some of the bacteria in the gut microbiome produce metabolites that foster the growth of beneficial bacteria and maintain the lining of the gut. One such metabolite is butyrate, which has been shown to play a role in allergic reactions.

07/03/2022

Cannabis is not yet registered as a drug, the potential of cannabinoid-based medicines for the treatment of various conditions has led many countries to authorize their clinical use.

The Cannabis plant contains numerous components, including cannabinoids and other active molecules. The phyto-cannabinoid activity is mediated by the endocannabinoid system. Cannabinoids affect the nervous system and play significant roles in the regulation of the immune system. While Cann...

05/16/2022

Strength training can help you burn fat and lose weight as effectively as cardio, new research suggests.

The key to losing weight is a calorie deficit, or eating less than you burn, experts say.

Lifting weights and other strength exercise can help keep your metabolism high by building muscle too.

Strength training can be an effective way to lose weight, new research suggests.

Strength training can be as effective for weight loss as cardio, as long as there's a calorie deficit, which means eating less than you burn.