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Where Sarah “Chip” Cipollone summarizes current industry research or relevant resources in concise and (hopefully!) interesting ways.

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Your breath is the conductor, all the systems of your body are the orchestra and the magnum opus is called Homeostasis.

You can think of breathing as the conductor of the homeostatic rhythms in the body,…

Sham vs actual surgery – a review.

Sham surgery refers to faked invasive surgical procedures. While indisputably ethically a bit iffy, it’s…

Pandemic of Pain (and other protective symptoms)

By now if you’ve been following me or the progression of my career and interests…

Chip’s Book Tip “Breath; The new science of a lost art” by James Nestor.

"Breath; The new science of a lost art" by James Nestor. This book follows a…

Chip’s Book Tip – “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Dr Robert Sapolsky

A gripping and surprisingly accessible read by neuro-endocrinologist and professor of biology Robert Sapolsky. He…

Fibromyalgia – the mysterious pain disorder

Typified by widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep, "fibro fog" or concentration and memory problems, anxiety/depression,…

Chip’s Book Tip – “Atomic Habits” by James Clear

I always suggest to my patients that their injury may serve as a tap on…

We have the power to manage our body’s stress response.

Studies have demonstrated how stress and breathing have reciprocal relationships. Exposure to a stressor will…

You are perfectly imperfect

Health does not demand symmetry. Your liver is on your right and your stomach is…

Chip’s Book Tip – “Back in Control” by Dr David Hanscom

Dr David Hanscom, a celebrated complex spinal surgeon, describes a detailed roadmap out of chronic…

Shut your mouth!

Your nose is a rockstar organ, and here's a few reasons why Nose breathing increases…