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Chiropractic, Podcast, Research, Slice of LIFE

The Rodent Race of Research and Chiropractic Implications with Dorothy Trent- Podcast Research Series

Dorothy Trent is a chiropractic student and RISE scholar who caught the research bug after taking a research-based class and presenting in the college’s research symposium. Today she discusses her experiences with her most recent research project comparing the C1 spinal vertebrae of rats to humans related to locomotion, which so far points to scientifically significant similarity. She recently presented on the project at the 85th Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) in Chattanooga, TN.

Nutrition, Slice of LIFE, WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Into the Pale of the Paleo Diet

Everyone wants to look and feel their best, but with the swirling contradictions and misinformation floating around the Information Superhighway, no one knows which way is up. What will work in the real world to promote health and weight loss that lasts? Going Paleo is one such buzzword dietary regimen that raises an eyebrow regarding its validity and safety, so let’s breakdown what it is to start with.

Chiropractic, Slice of LIFE

The Chiropractic Patient Acquisition Cycle – Learn it, Love it, Master it

Chiropractic students can often develop tunnel vision, hyper tuned into learning the fine points of the art of the adjustment. Of course, the mechanical aspects of what a future Doctor of Chiropractic performs in a chiropractic adjustment is paramount, but it won’t matter if they don’t know how to get patients through the door and retain them. Here at Life University (Life U), chiropractic students in clinics are responsible for acquiring their own patient load because it helps them develop the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and run a successful practice.

Chiropractic, Podcast, Slice of LIFE

Sacro-Occipital (SOT): Wizardry or Just Good Technique? with Dr. Jerry Hochman- Podcast

There are so many popular and emerging Chiropractic techniques on display at Life University. One such technique that perhaps does not get as much attention as the others is Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT). This technique hones in on two key areas of the body believed to serve as key places to pay attention to to promote healing: the sacrum (section near/surrounding the tailbone) and the occiput (the back of the head). It is something of a top to bottom approach, from the start of the spine to end essentially.

Nutrition, Slice of LIFE, WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Should You Key Into the Keto Diet? A Nutritional Review

High-to-medium protein, low-carb diets ending in the letter “O” appear to be all the rage in current dieting culture. Everyone wants a safe, fast and effective way to lose weight and hopefully keep it off in the long term. The Ketogenic or Keto diet is one such popularized dieting plan that needs further scientific study and analysis to truly determine its efficacy and safety.

Athletics, CGUS, Podcast, Slice of LIFE

Adjusting to Adult Responsibilities and Collegiate Athletics with Jayden Colon – Podcast

Fail to plan, plan to fail, as the saying goes. Jayden Colon is a young undergraduate student in the Business Administration program, as well as a Life U Men’s Wrestling team member. It isn’t easy to learn how to balance adult daily needs with scholastic requirement and athletics, in charge of your own schedule for the first time. Colon touches on how he has made the necessary adjustments. He was one of two surprise special guests that interviewed as part of Dr. Billups Class’ Podcast studio tour.