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The Meaning of Structure/Function

The term: Structure/Function is a core “thinking tool” of physiology and is extensively relied upon in this blog. An example is our “Startle Reflex”: during activation, the structure freezes providing the function of immobility, making it more...

Exaptation

Exaptation is a fascinating concept in evolutionary biology, referring to the process by which a trait originally developed for one purpose is co-opted for a new use. The term was introduced by paleontologists Stephen Jay Gould and Elizabeth...

Touch for Health

Throughout most of the 20th century, Osteopaths and their progeny (Chiropractors, Applied Kinesiologists, etc.) exerted significant effort placing a moat around their knowledge, permitting entry only to the initiated. The last 3rd of that...

Greater Stability through Instability

A design constraint of animals is that they are inherently unstable in the direction they want to move in, and stable in all other vectors. Overcoming stability in the direction they want to go instigates movement, and having expended energy...

Motion of the Arms in Gait

Highlights the biomechanical synergy between arm and leg movements in gait, focusing on cross-lateral integration for stability and movement efficiency, and suggests exercises to enhance this natural coordination.

Sphenoid-Occiput/Atlas/Axis Complex

Exploring the biomechanics of the sphenoid-occiput-atlas-axis complex, emphasizing its role in neck function and the importance of alignment for activating natural motor systems

Auditory Optimization

explores exercises for auditory enhancement, focusing on sound localization and mid-frequency sounds to improve spatial awareness and communication, countering the auditory limitations of modern environments​

Prebiotics

emphasizes the importance of prebiotics for gut health, recommending Chlorella, Spirulina, and other fiber-rich foods to nourish beneficial bacteria, improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and lower inflammation risk​