Michigan Brain Health

10/13/2026

Take Control of Your Health: It Starts With Your Spine

Discover how to take control of your spinal health this October with practical tips and insights from Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC. Reclaim your life today.

10/07/2026

Maternal Health & Autism: Understanding the Research

For families reading headlines about pregnancy and autism, context matters. A large study found associations between maternal health conditions and autism diagnoses in children, but an association does not establish a cause.

Researchers examined health records for 224,353 children born in Kaiser Permanente Northern California from 2010–2017. Most maternal health conditions had similar relationships with autism across racial and ethnic groups. Four categories showed stronger associations among white mothers:

• Overweight or obesity
• Depression
• Asthma
• Pregnancy complications

These differences may reflect unequal access to healthcare, differences in diagnosis, or unmeasured environmental and genetic factors. They should not be interpreted as proof of biological differences between racial groups.

Importantly, this observational study does not show that mothers caused their children’s autism or that treating these conditions prevents autism. Its follow-up also may have missed diagnoses made at later ages.

My takeaway: Ask what a study can—and cannot—tell us. Families deserve compassionate support and access to appropriate care, not blame. Discuss pregnancy-related concerns with your prenatal care team and developmental concerns with your child’s pediatric clinician.

📚 Research source: Study by Magdalena Janecka and colleagues in JAMA Network Open, as reported by Judy George, “Autism Linked to Maternal Health Factors,” MedPage Today, October 5, 2026:

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📞 For an appointment to discuss your nutrition and overall wellness goals, call our office at 586-731-8840. This is not a service to prevent or diagnose autism.

Please share this post to encourage informed, compassionate conversations. Keep asking questions and looking deeper: The more you know about how your body works, the better you can take care of yourself.

Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC | Digging Deeper to Find Solutions

10/06/2026

Tru Niagen, Inflammaging, and More Healthy Days Ahead

Explore how Tru Niagen supports healthy aging and NAD+ levels, while addressing inflammation and chronic conditions for better overall health.

10/04/2026

🚨 Buying supplements on Amazon? What’s inside the bottle may not be what you think.

If you purchase vitamins, probiotics, or other supplements on Amazon, there is an important question worth asking: **Do you know exactly who made the product, who sold it, and how it was handled before it reached your home?**

In my latest article, I explain why product reviews, low prices, and familiar brand names do not always tell the whole story. I also cover concerns such as unauthorized sellers, questionable storage conditions, inaccurate labels, and counterfeit packaging.

This is especially important if you or someone you love has food sensitivities, celiac disease, complex health concerns, or is relying on a supplement as part of a personalized care plan.

Read the full post here:
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A few extra minutes of investigation may help you make a more informed decision about what you are putting into your body. 📚

Please share this article with someone who buys supplements online, and call our office at **586-731-8840** if you would like guidance with a more natural, whole-person approach to your health. 📞

The more you know about how your body works, the better you can take care of yourself.

— Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC

10/01/2026

🧠 Routine wellness visits may help uncover early cognitive changes sooner.

A study using data from the Health and Retirement Study and Medicare claims found that Medicare Annual Wellness Visits were associated with earlier detection of mild cognitive impairment. That matters because earlier awareness may give patients and healthcare providers more time to take a closer look at treatable factors linked to cognitive decline, including physical inactivity, smoking, sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism. 🔍

In other words, a routine visit may do more than check a box. It may open the door to earlier conversations, deeper investigation, and more personalized care. 💙

If you or someone you love has noticed changes in memory, focus, or thinking, and you would like a deeper look at possible contributing factors, call our office for an appointment at 586-731-8840. 📞

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, July 2026.

09/29/2026

✨ Looking for answers when your body still does not feel right?

At **Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition**, we offer far more than a quick visit and a surface-level approach. We help people explore chronic health challenges from a **structural, neurological, and metabolic** perspective so you can better understand what may be standing in the way of healing.

Our clinic offers a wide range of services, including:

🧠 **Neurofeedback**
🦴 **Specific chiropractic spinal and extremity adjustments**
💪 **Trigenics® Myoneural Procedures**
💡 **Johnson Brain-Based Therapy**
🏃 **Active Therapeutic Movements (ATM2)**
🌿 **Nutrition Response Testing**
🥗 **Dietary and nutritional evaluation**
🦶 **Foot Levelers orthotics**
⚡ **Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)**
🌈 **gammaCore™ Sapphire for migraines and cluster headaches**
📉 **Triton DTS Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression**
🌱 **Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques**
🔆 **Cutting Edge Pain Blasting Healing Laser Therapy**
🌀 **Whole Body Advanced Vibration Exercise**
🥩 **Blood Type Diet counseling**

Each of these services has its own dedicated web page where you can learn more about how it works and whether it may be a good fit for your health needs.

We also begin with a **case review** that includes consultation, a questionnaire, dietary and nutritional evaluation, review of submitted records, evaluation of prior testing, and a written Recommended Action Plan.

If you have been searching for a more personalized, root-cause approach to chronic health challenges, take a closer look at what we offer:
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Please share this with someone who may be looking for a more natural, whole-person approach, and call our office at **586-731-8840** to schedule your case review. 📞

The more you know about how your body works, the better you can take care of yourself.

— Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC

09/29/2026

🚗⛽ **Five Ways to Start Refilling Your Tank**

Burnout usually does not happen all at once, and recovery usually does not happen all at once either. More often, it begins with smaller choices that give your mind and body a chance to recover. If you have been running on empty, let me encourage you to take a closer look at a few important areas. 💙

😴 **1. Protect your sleep**Create a consistent bedtime, reduce screen time before bed, and make sleep a priority instead of something you squeeze in when everything else is finished.

🚶 **2. Keep moving**You do not need an intense workout every day. Walking, stretching, gardening, biking, and regular movement breaks can support circulation, mobility, and overall well-being.

🌿 **3. Take real breaks**Scrolling while answering emails is not true rest. Step outside. Eat lunch away from your desk. Give your brain and body time to reset.

🩺 **4. Pay attention to physical discomfort**Persistent aches, stiffness, headaches, and reduced mobility should not be ignored. Your body may be telling you it needs attention.

🤝 **5. Know when you need more help**Burnout can affect you physically, emotionally, and mentally. Chiropractic care may help support certain physical challenges, but it is not a substitute for medical care or mental health care when those are needed.

You take care of so much—your family, your work, your home, your responsibilities. But who is taking care of you?

This September, check your gauge. Are you sleeping well? Moving enough? Constantly tense? Pushing through warning signs your body has been trying to show you?

If your body has been asking for help, do not wait until you are completely drained. Taking care of your physical health is not selfish. It may help you continue showing up for the people and responsibilities that matter most. 💙

If you would like help taking a closer look at the physical stress your body may be carrying, call our office for an appointment at **586-731-8840**. 📞

Please share this with someone who may need the reminder. The more you know about how your body works, the better you can take care of https://hubs.la/Q04vRJG-0 the best,**Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC – Digging deeper to find solutions**

09/29/2026

Understanding PEMF Therapy: Benefits, Uses, and What to Expect

Explore the benefits of PEMF therapy for chronic conditions, pain relief, and recovery in a holistic approach to wellness with Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC

09/28/2026

🧒🏃‍♀️ Physical activity may do more than help children burn energy. It may also support better balance.

In a study of 409 preschool-aged children, researchers found that light physical activity was associated with better static balance at age 5 and better dynamic balance at age 6. This is important because balance plays a role in coordination, movement confidence, and how children interact with the world around them. 🤸‍♂️

The findings also suggest that different levels of activity may influence different aspects of balance in different ways during early childhood. That is one more reason to encourage healthy movement habits early in life. 🌟

If your child is dealing with coordination, balance, or movement challenges, and you would like a deeper look at possible contributing factors, call our office for an appointment at 586-731-8840. 📞

BMC Public Health, July 2026.

09/27/2026

🌭🍪 2 hot dogs or 1 large cookie?

That amount of ultraprocessed food may be more important than many people realize. Mounting observational evidence suggests that higher intake of ultraprocessed foods may be linked with heart disease, cancer, and earlier death. Small choices, repeated over time, can add up in meaningful ways. ❤️

This is not about fear. It is about understanding what your body is being asked to handle each day and making more informed decisions for your long-term health. 🧠

If you would like help taking a closer look at your nutrition and your health from a root-cause perspective, call our office for an appointment at 586-731-8840. ☎️

Study/article citation: MedPage Today — “2 Hot Dogs or 1 Large Cookie? A Study of Risks by Amount of Ultraprocessed Food”
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Please share this with someone who may need to see it.

The more you know about how your body works, the better you can take care of yourself.

Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC
Digging Deeper to Find Solutions