You’ve heard of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—but what about the sixth sense that’s always running in the background?

In this episode of The Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dive deep into proprioception—the body’s internal GPS—and explain how it constantly informs the brain about limb position, muscle tone, and balance. Unlike the other senses, proprioception is tonic, not phasic, meaning it never turns off. And that’s why chiropractic has such a profound impact on the nervous system.

You’ll learn:

• How proprioceptive input shapes cognition, emotion, and movement
• Why poor posture or injury leads to a “smudged” brain-body map
• How spinal adjustments wake up dormant mechanoreceptors and restore healthy brain function
• What recent neuroscience studies reveal about proprioception, pain, and neuroplasticity

Whether you're a patient, clinician, or wellness enthusiast, this episode will give you a whole new appreciation for the hidden sense that’s quietly running your life—and how to take better care of it.

In this episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan unpack what real detoxification looks like—and why jumping straight into heavy detox protocols without proper preparation can do more harm than good.

We walk you through our clinically tested, three-phase approach to detox:

1. Opening drainage pathways
2. Restoring mitochondrial energy production
3. Gently eliminating toxins without overwhelming the system

You’ll learn why supporting foundational functions like bile flow, lymph movement, and cellular energy is essential before mobilizing deeper toxins. We also discuss common mistakes people make with DIY detoxes, why "feeling worse before you feel better" isn’t always a good sign, and how we personalize detox plans based on each patient’s unique needs.

If you’re looking for a smarter, safer way to truly support your body’s natural detox processes, this episode is your roadmap.

In this eye-opening episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dig into the hidden connection between toxin exposure and mitochondrial dysfunction—a root cause behind chronic fatigue, brain fog, and a wide range of modern health issues.

We explore the types of toxins that most people are exposed to daily—heavy metals, mold, pesticides, plastics, industrial chemicals, and more—and explain how they interfere with mitochondrial function, oxygen utilization, and energy production at the cellular level. You’ll learn why even “mild” toxic burdens can accumulate over time and how symptoms that seem unrelated often trace back to compromised mitochondria.

Most importantly, we talk about what you can do to protect and restore mitochondrial health, including key lifestyle changes, drainage support, and safe, effective detox strategies we use in our clinic.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still feel worn down, this episode might be the missing piece.