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What Is Applied Kinesiology?
What Applied Kinesiology is, where it came from, and how manual muscle testing and the Triad of Health guide treatment in my Springfield, MO practice.
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The Thoracolumbar Fascia: Why Low Back Pain Rarely Starts in the Low Back
Low back pain often reflects thoracolumbar fascia load failure, not spinal damage. Here’s how structure really breaks.
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Biotensegrity, Fascia, and Glide: Why Structure Fails Away from the Pain
Biotensegrity explains why structural pain emerges away from damage. Fascia and glide govern how load moves through the body.
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Fascia and Force Transmission: Why Structural Pain Persists When Muscles and Joints Look Normal
Fascia governs force transfer and load sharing. Learn how fascial dysfunction drives chronic structural pain even when imaging is normal.
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Sports Injuries and the Brain: Why Proprioception Matters More Than Flexibility
Sports injuries often stem from poor proprioception, not tight muscles. Learn how the brain drives movement, stability, and recurring pain.
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Estrogen Dominance and the Liver: Why Glucuronidation and Sulfation Are the Hidden Bottlenecks
Estrogen dominance often reflects poor liver clearance. Learn how glucuronidation, sulfation, and bile flow drive symptoms.
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Why Chronic Fatigue in ME/CFS Is a Mitochondrial–Neuroimmune Traffic Jam
ME/CFS causes deep energy failure. Learn how mitochondrial shutdown and neuroimmune stress drive chronic fatigue and PEM.
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Alpha-gal Syndrome: The Hidden Immune Pattern Behind “Meat Reactions”
Alpha-gal Syndrome is more than a meat allergy. See how tick bites, gut-immune stress, and delayed IgE reactions create confusing symptoms.
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Why Normal Thyroid Labs Can Still Miss Problems: The Functional Thyroid Matrix
Normal thyroid labs can miss early dysfunction. Learn how T4-to-T3 conversion, inflammation, and gut health shape thyroid performance.
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Adrenal Stress Resilience: Why Your Fatigued Adrenals Might Be Crying for More Than Just Sleep
Feeling drained even after a full night’s sleep? Learn how HPA axis imbalance and chronic stress affect adrenal resilience.
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The Gut Microbiome Isn’t Just for Digestion — It’s Your Wellness HQ
Your gut microbiome affects more than digestion—it influences metabolism, immunity, and mood. Discover how eating ancestrally can help!
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Functional Bloodwork: Reading Between the Lines of “Normal”
Introduction Many patients come in frustrated after being told, “Your labs look normal.” Yet they’re still exhausted, foggy, anxious, or unable to lose…
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How Gut Health Affects Hormones: The Hidden Connection That Impacts Your Energy, Weight, and Mood
Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it plays a key role in hormone regulation. Discover how gut health influences your hormones.
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Beneath the Surface: Exploring 5 Common Gallbladder Issues
Gallbladder issues are common and sometimes go unnoticed. In this article, I dig into what is really going on and what you can do.
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Why Carnivore?
Carnivore is making waves these days. Many are reporting better health. So what is going on? In this article, I break it down.
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What Should Humans Eat?
Our ancestors understood this, but we have lost our way. Returning to the diet humans evolved to eat brings lasting health.
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SIBO and SIFO
SIBO and SIFO can cause bloating, pain, and other symptoms. It is important to be properly evaluated to get at the root of these issues.
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is becoming more and more common. It is sadly missed. It is crucial to get proper testing done to evaluate for it.
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Ulcerative Colitis and Leaky Gut, Part 2
Ulcerative colitis is linked to leaky gut, addressing the underlying cause is crucial for successful treatment.
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Natural Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis, Part 1
Ulcerative colitis can wreak havoc on the gut. Understanding the root cause is essential in treating it naturally.
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Treating Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are common issues. Understanding and treating the underlying issue can make all the difference.
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Treating Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a painful with a long recovery, but it doesn't have to be. Recovery time can often be increased with myofascial therapy.
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Cervicogenic Headaches, Such a Pain in the Neck!
Cervicogenic headaches are among the most common issues we deal with. It is often not as simple as rubbing the neck. We need a broader view.
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Tension Headaches: Why So Tense?
Tension headaches are one of the most prevalent headaches. Here are some tips on what they are and what you can do to make them better.
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12 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Pandemic
12 health tips to improve overall health and help build a robust immune system. Essentially it is eating well, moving well, and living well.
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5 Ways To Treat IBS Naturally
IBS is a common gastrointestinal issues. Leaky gut, dysbiosis, and food issues are closely connected. Discover 5 ways to treat IBS naturally
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Thoughts on Infections and What Not
Dealing with chronic infections can be tough, but there is much to hope for, being optimistic is part of the healing process.
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The Relationship of Nightshades and Chronic Pain
Did you know chronic pain could be coming from a common food you eat? Check this out to find the link between nightshades and chronic pain.
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Simple Steps to Optimal Health and Lifestyle
Changing our diet and lifestyle can be daunting. So, here are some simple steps to achieving optimal health!
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Leaky Gut, Inflammation, and Anxiety
Anxiety and other mental health issues often originate from gut health. Leaky gut is often a major underlying issue.
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6 Natural Tips for the Cold and Flu Season
Here are some helpful tips to boost your immune system and help prevent catching a cold or the flu and decrease the duration of being sick.
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Natural Approach to Anxiety and Dopamine Dificiency
Dopamine, not just serotonin, is an important neurotransmitter to consider with people suffering from anxiety and other mental health issues.
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But Why Does It Have to Hurt?
Many chiropractic treatments can be painful. Learn why in this article, and contact Ozark Holistic Center today for an appointment.
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Anxiously Engaged: My Struggle with Anxiety
Dr. Ariciu shares how he overcame his personal struggle with anxiety. Contact me today for an appointment if you are battling anxiety!
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A Natural Approach to Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common issues in the world. What is going on and what can be done from a natural approach? Let's find out!
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Are You Suffering from the Symptoms of Lyme Disease? Part II
Some of the most common Lyme disease symptoms you may be experiencing. Get in touch with me today to schedule an evaluation!
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Exercise and Recovery: Constrained Theory of Energy Expenditure
Exercise making you tired? Issues recovering? New studies on total energy expenditure are shedding light on how humans recover and adapt.
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Are You Suffering From The Symptoms of Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is becoming more and more common. It can be difficult to treat. However, there are natural remedies that can greatly help
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Insulin Resistance, Life, The Brain, and Everything
Approximately 90% of people have insulin issues. A fasting insulin test is a great way of evaluating whether this is an issue for you.
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The Role Of Lyme Disease In Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is growing fast. By 2050, 150 million people will have it globally. New research is showing the role of bacteria.
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Biofilms and Chronic Infections
Chronic, persistent infections are quite common. Up to 80% of infections are associated with biofilms. Addressing them is crucial.
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Elbow Pain: Is it Tennis or Golfer's Elbow or Does it Even Matter?
Elbow pain. What is it? What causes it? What can be done? Golfer's elbow and tennis elbow are quite common sports injuries.
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What is the Case with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome?
Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome or chronic Lyme or is it all in my head? It is difficult to diagnose and effectively treat.
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The Root Causes of Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid disorders are among the most prevalent diseases in the US. Here are 6 different thyroid disorder patterns and how to diagnose them.
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Could Your Chronic Fatigue be Caused by Lyme Disease?
Chronic fatigue is a growing issue. Many struggle each day. Lyme disease is becoming a more common issue and it causes fatigue.
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Chronic Disease and What it Means to Treat the Root Cause
If you have to take something for the rest of your life, it is rarely treating the root cause. Finding what the root cause is key.
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The Bugs that Live With Us: Gut Microbiome and Dysbiosis
We all have trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live within us and it is perfectly normal until there is an imbalance, dysbiosis.
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The Big 5: Underlying Causes Of Chronic Disease
Chronic disease rapidly increasing. The root cause is often a combination of issues, from food to heavy metals.
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What is Fascia and Why is it So Important?
We have all heard of muscles but what about the connective tissue lining that covers our muscles, organs, and body? Fascia.
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H. Pylori and Autoimmunity: The Infection 50% of the World Has
Case study of a man with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease, caused by an infection of H. pylori. An infection rocking the immune system.
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Diabetes: A Growing Concern
Diabetes is now the 7th leading cause of death. What are the causes of each type and what can be done? Let's uncover it.
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Migraines: The Bane of My Existence
Migraines are not your typical headache, but a neurological condition. Unfortunately, what helps one person is not the same for the next.
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Wait, My Gut is Leaking?!?
The prevalence of leaky gut is increasing. Leaky gut is a culprit at the root of many issues including autoimmune disease.
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So Your Cholesterol is High: But is it as Dangerous as it Sounds?
Eggs are good. Eggs are bad. Eggs are good. Which is it? There is lot of misconception and misinformation on cholesterol.
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Check Your Environment: Mold
Potential symptoms of mold and dangerous results. Here's some things to check for mold and what to do to resolve the issue.
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Migraines and Headaches
Headaches are a common problem. Migraines are among the worst headaches and can be difficult treat. Looking deeper is essential.
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Intestinal Permeability: Leaky Gut's Role In Autoimmune Disease
With estimates near 50 million, autoimmune disease is on the rise in America. But what does leaky gut have to do with it? Everything.
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The Barefoot Challenge: How to Have a Firm Foundation
Being barefoot is important. It helps to be natural and reconnect to the earth. It can also help issues like plantar fasciitis!
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Could Low Testosterone Be Causing My Lack of Energy?
Testosterone is an important hormone for growth, masculinity, energy, and mental health. Many lifestyle factors can get in the way.
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An Evolving Natural Approach: Improving and Optimizing Function in a Chronic Disease World
As chronic disease rates rise the root cause must be investigated thoroughly so we can improve and optimize function.
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