The Appalachian Wellness Connection

There’s a new face at the office, and we wanted you to get to know him!

In this episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Micheal Bryan sit down with Dr. Josh to introduce him to our patients and the Appalachian Wellness community.

We talk about Dr. Josh’s background, what led him to chiropractic, his approach to patient care, and what he enjoys most about helping people improve their health. We also get to know him beyond the adjusting table—his interests, experiences, and what brought him to East Tennessee.

Most importantly, we talk about what Dr. Josh hopes to bring to our office and how his approach fits into our goal of helping patients understand their health and become more active participants in their own care.

Whether you're already a patient or you're hearing about Dr. Josh for the first time, join us for a casual conversation to get to know the newest member of the Appalachian Wellness team.

Why would a healthy baby or child ever need to see a chiropractor?

In this episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan explore one of the most misunderstood topics in healthcare: pediatric chiropractic. Rather than focusing on pain or specific conditions, they discuss the developing nervous system and how the earliest experiences in life—including birth itself—can influence movement, coordination, adaptation, and overall development.

They dive into the physical and neurological stresses of labor and delivery, including the potential impact of prolonged labor, Pitocin induction, epidurals, vacuum-assisted deliveries, forceps, and cesarean sections. The conversation also explains why chiropractors ask detailed questions about birth history and how those experiences may relate to a child's movement patterns, posture, feeding, and nervous system function.

Throughout the episode, they connect current research with a brain-based approach to chiropractic, emphasizing proprioception, the upper cervical spine, and the remarkable ability of a child's nervous system to adapt and develop.

Whether you're an expecting parent, a new parent, or simply curious about pediatric chiropractic, this episode offers a balanced, evidence-informed perspective on supporting healthy neurological development from the very beginning.

In this episode, we take a step back and share what’s been happening behind the scenes in the clinic over the past several months.

We start by diving into real patient stories and outcomes we’ve been seeing with our red light therapy bed—highlighting how light-based therapies are helping improve recovery, energy, and overall function.

From there, we introduce and explain why we are switching our shockwave technology. We break down what is different and why we’re excited about its potential to accelerate healing and improve results for a wide range of conditions.

We also discuss one of the biggest updates to our practice—our new functional medicine and nutrition program. We walk through why we created it, what makes our approach different, and how we’re using simple, targeted testing and personalized strategies to help patients get to the root cause of their health challenges.

This episode is a great overview of where we’ve been, what we’re seeing clinically, and where we’re headed as we continue to refine our approach to helping patients heal and perform at a higher level.

In today’s video, Dr. Micheal and his wife, Saralynn, sit down to share simple, practical swaps that can help your family enjoy a healthier Thanksgiving without sacrificing flavor or tradition.
From better cooking methods, to cleaner ingredients, to smart alternatives for oils, desserts, and even dinnerware—this conversation is all about small shifts that lead to big changes in how you feel during the holidays.
Whether you're just getting started on your health journey or you’re already living an intentional lifestyle, these tips will help you move into the holiday season with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

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In part two of their red light therapy discussion, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan compare handheld panels and partial treatments with the benefits of full-body red light beds. They share why they chose the bed they did for their clinic, explain how power density and coverage make all the difference, and outline how they’ll be using it to support patient recovery, inflammation reduction, and mitochondrial function.

Discover why not all red light therapy is created equal — and how whole-body exposure can elevate energy, healing, and resilience across every system in the body.

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan explore the fascinating science behind red and near-infrared light therapy. They break down how specific wavelengths of light influence your mitochondria — the true engines of cellular energy — and how this process supports healing, reduces inflammation, and enhances overall vitality. From improved hormonal function to better skin health and recovery, this episode lays the foundation for understanding why light is such a powerful regulator of human health.

Learn how light literally recharges your cells — and why mitochondrial health is the cornerstone of wellness.

Stress isn’t just in your head—it reshapes your metabolism at every level. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dive into Hans Selye’s foundational research on stress, the difference between stimulation and hormesis, and how chronic stress shifts your body into survival mode. Learn why stress hormones disrupt thyroid, digestion, and energy production—and most importantly, how to restore balance and resilience.

Science, politics, and pregnancy — where do we draw the line? After the Trump / RFK press conference asserted a link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders, we pulled up the data, challenged assumptions, and asked: Is this a needed wakeup call — or overreach? This episode dives into the evidence, explores what is still unknown, and argues for more open, skeptical, and balanced discourse in health science.

In this episode of the Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan explore some of the most common nutrient deficiencies they see in practice—and why simply taking a multivitamin isn’t enough. From electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, to fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K, and key minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, and copper, they break down how these nutrients impact energy, hormones, immunity, and brain health. You’ll learn the real-world signs of deficiency, why lab numbers don’t always tell the full story, and the most bioavailable food sources to restore balance naturally.

Endotoxin — also known as LPS (lipopolysaccharide) — is a bacterial byproduct that can silently wreak havoc on your body. In this episode, we dive deep into what endotoxin is, where it comes from, and how it disrupts gut health, thyroid function, hormones, immunity, and even mitochondrial energy production. We explore the science behind its link to chronic conditions and outline practical steps to reduce its burden, from dietary strategies like raw carrot salad to supporting digestion and bile flow. If you’ve hit a wall with your health and can’t figure out why, endotoxin might be the missing piece.