Dr Puttergill, Chiropractor

16/10/2025

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16/10/2025

HAPPY WORLD SPINE DAY!! Catch me on ALGOA 10:45 with Roch-Le Bloem chatting about all things Spinal, Wellness and Chiropractic.
For more info go onto www.chiropractic.co.za
Stay moving and keep warm out there.

08/10/2025

Keep it moving to grow and heal your brain.

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzhe...

11/09/2025

Very interesting talk on emerging research with Multiple Sclerosis and how the immune system and research thereof may change the way we look at disease and and how to prevent it.

Keep taking care of what goes in, your ergonomics, sleep and get your nervous system adjusted to free the immune system of stress and morbidity.

Your immune system keeps a record of everything it’s ever fought, from the common cold to chronic disease. Neuroscientist and TED Fellow Beck Brachman explains how, by decoding this archive, scientists may be able to identify the root causes — and thus deduce the cures — of devastating illness...

14/08/2025

Definitely FYI and better to know than not. Stay safe, moving and warm.

In order to reattach a severed limb after an accident, a number of things need to go right— and quickly. A clean cut, properly preserving the limb, and getting it to a skilled surgeon in time are just a few of these challenges. And unfortunately, there are countless complications that come up with...

19/06/2025

We are all so glad science and healthcare has evolved from the more raw and outdated views of the past. I hope they don't say that about us 200+ years from now. Stay warm

Bloodletting was a pervasive medical practice that dates as far back as ancient Greece and continued well into the 19th century. Physicians like Hippocrates believed bad health could be attributed to a fluid imbalance, and recommended bloodletting to help reset the body's balance. So, why did bloodl...

24/04/2025

Quite a fascinating talk regarding the past 15 years of modeling the brain in the case of varies diseases and genetic profiles.

Neuroscientist Sergiu P. Pasca has made it his life's work to understand how the human brain builds itself -- and what makes it susceptible to disease. In a mind-blowing talk laden with breakthrough science, he shows how his team figured out how to grow "organoids" and what they call brain "assemblo...

16/04/2025

Interesting talk on the molecular biology behind creating lad grown collagen for vegetarians and vegans. This also highlights the health benefits and uses of collagen in industry.

From cosmetics to nutrition, collagen is seemingly everywhere — but we don't often discuss its ethically questionable sources, says chemical engineer Fei Luo. She delves into the groundbreaking technology that uses genetically modified yeast to brew animal-free collagen, a process that could pave ...

26/03/2025

A great talk I watched in University. inspiring for those with chronic and more serious genetic conditions.

Dean Ornish shares new research that shows how adopting healthy lifestyle habits can affect a person at a genetic level. For instance, he says, when you live healthier, eat better, exercise, and love more, your brain cells actually increase.

12/02/2025

Very interesting talk on the metabolism of fat and how certain diets can affect our metabolism and health.

Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how our bodies are wired to store fat, revealing that obesity isn’t simply a lack of willpower — it’s a complex, chronic disease rooted in evolutionary biology. She shares the science behind the lates...

28/01/2025

Always keep this talk in mind when preparing for a big day tomorrow. Quite humorous.

You’re just one history final away from a relaxing spring break. But you still have so much to study! You decide to follow in the footsteps of many students before you, and pull an all-nighter. So, what happens to your brain when you stay up all night? And does cramming like this actually help you...

24/01/2025

Such an important talk for those who don't understand cholesterol, Statins and their relations.

In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people’s diets for decades: they recommended that people avoid eating more than three eggs a week. Their reasoning was that the cholesterol packed into egg yolks could increase cardiovascular disease risk. So, what e...