Unlocking the Power of Posture: How the NeuroLIFE Institute Sees the Brain–Body Connection
When you think of posture, what comes to mind? Probably whether you’re slouching or sitting up straight, right? But at the NeuroLIFE Institute (NLI) at Life University (Life U), posture is far more than just a physical habit – it’s a powerful indicator of brain function and overall health.
Considering Switching Majors? A Decision-Making Guide
College is a time for self-reflection and professional exploration. Naturally during this time, interests and career goals can shift and change. Does this mean it is time to consider a change in major? The National Center for Education Statistics reports roughly 30% of students in bachelor’s or associate degrees change their majors within three years of study. Yet, an abrupt change in educational plans should not be taken likely, so be sure to take the time to figure out if this course correction makes sense for you.
Connecting with Chiropractic and the Hispanic Culture with Gamalis Velez
As President of the Hispanic Chiropractic Club, Gamalis Velez is familiar with the unique challenges of combining cultural differences with the rigors of chiropractic education. This partially bilingual podcast seeks to explain how hispanic chiropractic students from all over the world come to Life University and build community for themselves.
Creating Hispanic Community Alongside Chiropractic Excellence with Shaman Rodriguez Bermedez – podcast
Spreading the healing message of Chiropractic across cultures takes time and patience. One shining example at Life U of how we have combined community building with chiropractic growth is through the Hispanic Chiropractic Club. Shaman Rodriguez Bermedez is a D.C student and current VP of the Hispanic Chiropractic Club. He explains how the club helps students seeking educational support in Spanish, as many students come to Life U with English as a second language or even learning English as they go along. It bridges gaps that might be missed due to language barriers, as well as building camaraderie and a sense of belonging.
Leveling Up Through Mentorship, with Redmond Cunanan
Redmond Cunanan is a 3rd quarter student hitting the ground running, learning to communicate effectively as a future chiropractor and getting guidance through mentorship. He is President of the Level Up Mentorship club, a student club focused on helping students plan for practical aspects of practice, such as marketing and financial stability, through mentorship and guidance from chiropractors who have valuable experience and knowledge to impart.
Chiropractic and the U.S. Military: An Evolving Healing Journey
Chiropractic as a profession has had to fight for recognized legitimacy and inclusion into the larger healthcare system since D.D. Palmer performed the first adjustment in 1895. Luckily for the evolution of holistic health, the chiropractic profession has progressed in the general lexicon leaps and bounds since then. One of the most profound and public examples of chiropractic’s acceptance has been the profession’s long-standing partnership with the U.S. Military.
Faces of Life: Nathan Korrigan
Upstate New York native Nathan Korrigan grew up in a supportive family with two moms and a twin brother. Leadership, dedication and sweat equity are not foreign to him, as he first began to prove himself on the high school gridiron and in track & field as team captain at Rome Free Academy.
Repetitive Strain Injury and Chiropractic Relief
Maybe you’re a bassist who gets an intense twinge in the wrist after a long day of practice. It could be you are a world-class tennis player whose elbows shout in pain with every swing. Or perhaps you work on an industrial assembly line day in and day out, working and stressing the same muscles continuously. All these scenarios are a recipe for repetitive strain injury.
Faces of Life: Taylor Alexander
Technically, Taylor Alexander’s journey to Chiropractic began before she was born. Her mother received adjustments while she was pregnant, and Alexander received intermittent adjustments as a teenager. Yet, the lightbulb moment occurred at age 15 when she received a “miracle adjustment” that changed her whole perception on the power of Chiropractic.
All-American Athleticism from International roots, with Andre Edwards- Podcast
Andre Edwards is a business administration student and dedicated member of the Life U Men’s Track and Field team. Originally from Jamaica, Edwards discusses how his life journey landed him at Life U and on the path to making a name for himself as an All-American athlete along with 5 other teammates receiving the same honor. The honor means a great deal to him, as he explains in the podcast.
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