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Why Your Body Might Feel Tender Even When You’re Not in Pain: Understanding Maintenance Chiropractic Care
Have you ever walked into a chiropractic session feeling fine—no noticeable pain—only to find that certain areas feel tender when the...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Sep 4, 20252 min read
Why Does the Shoulder Drift Forward?
Understanding Anterior Humeral Head Dysfunction One of the most common shoulder presentations I see in practice is the anterior humeral...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 31, 20253 min read
Unfortunate Circumstances: An Overlooked Determinant of Health(Part of the NAUTIE HORMONES Model)
When we think of health, most people focus on nutrition, exercise, or genetics. Yet one of the most profound — and often overlooked —...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 31, 20252 min read
How NAUTIE HORMONES Determinants Contribute to Insomnia
Sleep is one of the most vital health foundations, and its disruption has cascading effects on physical, emotional, and cognitive...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 26, 20252 min read
Cold and Heat Shock Proteins: Unlocking Your Body’s Adaptive Potential
Our bodies are remarkably adaptive. Two fascinating systems of protection and repair— cold shock proteins (CSPs) and heat shock...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 19, 20251 min read
The Importance of Sleep, Food & Fluid Timing, and the 10-3-2-1-0 Rule: Why Sleep Matters
Why Sleep Matters Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health and one of the 14 determinants of health in our mnemonic NAUTIE...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 17, 20252 min read
The Natural History of Disease & The Power of Functional Medicine Testing
From the moment we are born, our bodies are in a constant state of adaptation. Over time, various factors—genetics, lifestyle choices,...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 12, 20252 min read
Functional Medicine’s Perspective on Anxiety: Looking Beyond the Obvious
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges of our time, yet in many cases, its underlying causes remain hidden beneath...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Mapping Your Cortisol Curve: Functional Testing for Better Energy and Sleep
Cortisol — often called our "stress hormone" — is one of the most influential hormones in the body, shaping how we wake up, how we...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 10, 20252 min read
Rebalancing Hormones as Men Age – Part 3 Understanding the Determinants of Health for Testosterone and Estrogen Balance
As men age, maintaining hormonal balance becomes increasingly important for energy, muscle mass, mood, and long-term health. In Parts 1...
Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
Aug 5, 20252 min read
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