Author: drjohnarns

Are sleepless nights disrupting your life? If you're tired of tossing and turning, there's an unconventional solution worth considering: how the structure of your spine affects your sleep. The Sleep-Body Connection Understanding the connection between your spine, nervous system, and sleep is key. Your central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, plays … Continue reading Structural Health and Sleep: A Natural Connection

Once one begins to wrap their head around the significant health benefits of exercise, and how it makes your life more enjoyable, it becomes nearly impossible to not prioritize it, even with the busiest of schedules. The benefits of regular movement are plentiful. One such benefit is conditioning your heart to be better able to … Continue reading Protect Your Heart With Movement

Did you know that excessive consumption of vegetable and seed oils could be harming your cardiovascular health? These commonly used oils, such as soybean, corn, sunflower, peanut, canola, and safflower oil, contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids.  While our bodies need a balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, the modern diet often tilts … Continue reading The Dangers of Vegetable and Seed Oils: Inflammation and Cardiovascular Health

Introducing solid foods to your baby is an exciting milestone, and one food that deserves a special place on their plate is the humble egg yolk.  Packed with essential nutrients, egg yolks offer a myriad of benefits for your little one's growth and development. Egg yolks are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in healthy fats, vitamins, … Continue reading The Power of Egg Yolks for Your Baby: Nutritional Superheroes

There is a reason the sun was revered by ancient cultures. Sunlight plays a pivotal role in the production of nitric oxide, a powerful molecule that promotes cardiovascular well-being. When sunlight touches our skin, it triggers a cascade of reactions that convert stored nitrates into nitric oxide. This essential compound acts as a vasodilator, relaxing … Continue reading Get Some Sun

Now, more than ever, humans are grappling with a range of health issues, with autoimmune conditions on the rise.  While the root causes of these conditions can be complex and multifaceted, one factor that is gaining increasing attention is the role of a condition known as "leaky gut."  Leaky gut, scientifically referred to as increased … Continue reading The Link Between Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Conditions: Unraveling the Hidden Connection

Your gut serves a much more significant purpose than simply digesting food (although that’s certainly important, too). While most people think that the digestive system is just the mechanical parts that break down and absorb food, scientists are discovering much more is happening. Check out this excerpt from a New York Times article: “Given the extent … Continue reading How Your Gut Affects Your Mood

Join Dr. Arns on Thursday, June 15th at The Well On Main at 6:15pm to learn how to overcome chronic digestive, autoimmune, hormonal, and mental health challenges. Click here to register! The scientific community is increasingly delving into the correlation between digestive and nervous system health, and for good reason. The impact of an unhealthy … Continue reading The Gut-Brain Connection Workshop

Are you tired of feeling sore and achy after a hard workout or a long day at work? Are you struggling to sleep soundly and restfully? It can be tough to unwind, but have you considered soaking in a tub filled with Epsom salt? Not only is it a relaxing way to wind down, but … Continue reading Magnesium and Epsom Salt Baths – Soak Your Pains Away

Have you ever heard the phrase "gut feeling"? It turns out that there may be more to this saying than just a figure of speech. Recent research has shown that there is a strong connection between gut health and brain health. The gut and the brain are connected through a complex network of neurons, chemicals, … Continue reading The Gut-Brain Connection