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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 19 MIN

348: Too Good To Be True

from BrainStim · host Dr. Richard Aplin

In this episode, Dr. Richard Aplin and the BrainStim team tackle a theme that runs through modern health culture: the dangerous allure of quick fixes. From GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy to pharmaceutical disasters like Vioxx — a drug pulled from the market after causing over 88,000 heart attacks and 38,000 deaths — today's miracle drug is often comes with a serious cost. Human nature is drawn to shortcuts — from fad diets and fortified cereals to seed oils and miracle injections. Our "microwave mentality" of instant gratification keeps us trapped in cycles of short term gain with longterm harm. Where does chiropractic care fit in with this culture - treatment-based approaches vs true restorative adjustments?  We're here to remind you that health is a journey, not a destination — and the choices we make today, including the ones we pass down to our children, shape generational wellness for better or worse. www.invisionchiropractic.com

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