Stephen Oetzel D.C.

02/26/2026

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What is 'toxic load'? Check out a few of the factors that contribute to toxic load to learn how you can avoid it.

02/22/2026

Title: Aerobics During Pregnancy Benefits Baby. Summary: Expectant mothers are encouraged to maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy, but the benefits from exercise aren't just for the mother.

02/10/2026

I use Greens First (Pro version) every day!
I have it available for those who need it.

We were thrilled to include Greens First in the GRAMMY Gift Lounge AND the official GRAMMY Gift bag this year, given to performers, producers, and nominees. 🌟

Throughout GRAMMYs weekend, Greens First was gifted to a wide range of celebrated talent, including Justin Bieber, Olivia Dean, Bruno Mars & The Hooligans, Sabrina Carpenter, Reba McEntire, Jimmy Jam, Leon Bridges, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Curtis Young, Trombone Shorty, and many, many more.

GRAMMY talent was the first to sample our new flavor STRAWBERRY KIWI (officially launching on Valentines Day – February 14th) and the glowing results were unanimous – everyone LOVED it! 🍓🥝

READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/grammys2026

02/10/2026

It’s all about optimal function!!!!

Today’s the day! We’re celebrating the teammates behind the scenes, the Doctors of Chiropractic helping players perform their best!

02/03/2026

01/26/2026

Complaining can change your brain, negatively!

Complaining literally rewires your brain for negativity by strengthening neural pathways for negative thoughts, making them a default, and can shrink your hippocampus, crucial for problem-solving and memory, according to Stanford research. It also releases the stress hormone cortisol, which impairs immunity, elevates blood pressure, and increases risks for heart disease and obesity, impacting your overall health and cognitive function.

🗂️How complaining changes your brain:

📑Rewires for negativity: Each complaint reinforces neural pathways, making it easier and more automatic to think negatively, a process called neuroplasticity.

📑Shrinks the hippocampus: Habitual complaining can shrink the hippocampus, the brain area vital for learning, memory, and problem-solving.

📑Damages the prefrontal cortex: Chronic negativity can shrink the prefrontal cortex, which governs focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation.

📑Triggers stress: Complaining releases cortisol, shifting your body into “fight-or-flight” mode, which over time harms your immune system and increases risks for chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

🗂️The cycle of negativity:

📑Negative plasticity: Complaining creates a negative feedback loop, making you more efficient at harmful habits and seeing the world through a bleak lens.

📑Impact on others: Negativity is contagious and can also damage the brains of those who listen to complaining for extended periods (over 30 minutes), affecting their hippocampus too.

01/26/2026

Saunas can be important to your health

01/03/2026

I have Vit D3 available from Nutrition-West in two sizes;
5000iu and 2500iu with probiotics

A large randomized controlled trial supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) examined whether vitamin D affects cellular aging by measuring telomere length in white blood cells. The analysis was part of the VITAL trial, which followed nearly 26,000 adults over five years. More than 900 participants were included in the telomere sub-study, with half taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily and the other half taking a placebo.

After four years, participants taking vitamin D showed significantly less telomere shortening, losing about 140 fewer DNA base pairs compared with placebo. Since telomeres shorten as cells divide and age, researchers estimate this difference could equal up to three years less biological aging. The findings were published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and suggest vitamin D may help preserve genetic stability as we age, though researchers note replication is still needed.

09/14/2025

09/14/2025

🎉 Big news from the State of Ohio! 🎉

Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel have officially proclaimed September 2025 as DRUG-FREE PAIN MANAGEMENT AWARENESS MONTH! 🙌✨

This recognition highlights the importance of safe, effective, and drug-free approaches to managing pain—especially chiropractic care that helps people live healthier, fuller lives without relying on opioids or unnecessary drugs. 💪🌿

Together, we celebrate the progress being made in the fight against opioid abuse while raising awareness of the power of natural, drug-free solutions for spinal and musculoskeletal pain.

Let’s spread the word and keep Ohio moving toward a brighter, healthier future! 💙🤍❤️