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.

In this foundational episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan take you back to biology class with a deep dive into one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of your body: the mitochondria.

Often called the "powerhouses of the cell," mitochondria do a lot more than just produce energy. We break down their essential role in everything from metabolism and detox to immune function, brain health, and chronic disease. You’ll learn how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to fatigue, inflammation, and slow healing—and what you can do to restore function using nutrition, movement, light, and lifestyle changes.

This is your Mitochondria 101—the groundwork for understanding how to support your body at the cellular level and reclaim your energy from the inside out.

In this episode of Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Michael Bryan explore one of the most exciting regenerative tools in their clinical toolbox: Piezowave shockwave therapy. This innovative, non-invasive treatment uses acoustic waves to stimulate deep tissue repair, break up scar tissue, and jumpstart the healing process at the cellular level.

We explain how shockwave therapy works, what makes piezo technology unique, and how it’s helping patients overcome chronic issues like plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, joint pain, joint degeneration, and even non-healing injuries. You’ll also hear how we integrate shockwave therapy into a holistic framework that supports lasting recovery.

If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want to understand how your body can truly heal itself, this episode will show you how we use sound energy to spark real, regenerative change.