If you are like most Americans, you may be taking steps to improve your health. Eating clean, getting more exercise, and practicing self-care are all helpful when it comes to enhancing wellness. But it may surprise you to know that your mattress can play a critical role in your health. The way we sleep impacts the way we feel, physically and mentally, and it all begins with our beds. Here are four fundamental ways your mattress can impact your overall health.
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4 Ways Your Mattress an Impact Your Health and Wellness
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Tue, Sep 25, 2018
Topics: Anxiety and Stress, Alpha Theta Neurofeedback, Mental Health, Mattress, Good Sleep
What to Avoid If You Suffer from Chronic Pain Due to Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Tue, Jul 10, 2018
Get to know mitochondria
Mitochondrial dysfunction refers to errors in the function of the specialized organelles (mitochondria) present in every cell of our body with the exception of red blood cells. Mitochondria are best known as the "power plants" of the cells and they make our energy molecule known as Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP, however their role in our body is much more complex than once thought. Without mitochondria we cease to exist, but when these specialized structures don't work right, our life can take a big turn for the worse!
The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation further explains the complexities:
Read MoreTopics: Chronic Pain Relief, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Alpha Theta Neurofeedback