Introduction When most people think about mold, they imagine fuzzy green patches on bread or black streaks on damp drywall. But the real danger of mold often isn’t what you can see — it’s the invisible chemical toxins molds produce. These toxins, known as mycotoxins, can accumulate in homes, workplaces, and even food, leading to…
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At Aiello Family Chiropractic in Franklin, TN, many patients ask whether weighted vests are safe or helpful for fitness—especially if they’ve struggled with back pain. Weighted vests are becoming more popular for walking, hiking, and body-weight training, but they come with specific pros, cons, and guidelines. Here’s what the research and expert trainers say. What…
Introduction: Clearing Up the Confusion Many patients hear about both dry needling and acupuncture and wonder — aren’t they the same thing? Both techniques use thin, sterile needles, and both can be highly effective for pain relief and healing. But while they may look similar on the surface, dry needling and acupuncture are based on…
What Is Wearable Health Tech? Wearable health technology refers to devices you wear (on wrist, finger, clip-on, hearables, etc.) that monitor metrics like heart rate, sleep, activity, and more advanced biometrics like blood oxygen, HRV, body temperature, etc. These devices aim to give daily feedback, help with lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes serve as early warning…
Why Inflammation Matters Inflammation is your body’s natural defense mechanism against injury and infection. Short-term inflammation helps with healing, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to pain, fatigue, and long-term health issues. Research links chronic inflammation to conditions like arthritis, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, and even heart disease. At Aiello Family Chiropractic in…
Introduction: The Body’s Electrical Highway Have you ever wondered how you can feel a gentle breeze on your skin, move your arm without thinking, or experience pain when you stub your toe? All of these sensations and movements are made possible by your nervous system. Nerves act like electrical wiring in your body, carrying signals…
The 4 Phases of Neurologic Balance Your nervous system is the master control center of your body—regulating everything from muscle movement to digestion and even mood. When your nervous system is balanced, your body operates smoothly. But when stress, injury, or lifestyle factors interfere, your system can shift out of alignment, creating dysfunction. At Aiello…
Stress is something nearly everyone experiences, whether it’s from work deadlines, family responsibilities, or unexpected life changes. While small amounts of stress can help us stay motivated, chronic stress takes a toll on the body and mind. Over time, it can interfere with sleep, digestion, focus, and overall well-being. Fortunately, simple daily practices like mindfulness…
Stress is more than just a mental or emotional strain — it has real, physical effects on the body. One of the systems most sensitive to stress is the digestive system. Whether it’s butterflies before a big event or ongoing tension from daily responsibilities, stress can interfere with the way our gut works and impact…
When we ask ourselves the biggest questions—What is real? What is the nature of existence? Where does consciousness come from?—we inevitably find ourselves in the middle of one of philosophy’s oldest and most enduring debates: idealism vs. materialism. These two worldviews stand in contrast, offering fundamentally different ways of interpreting reality. Idealism insists that mind…