The Power of Chiropractic Care & The Vagus Nerve with Dr. Sherry McAllister

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Dr. Pinkston is working hard to create a new vision for health and wellness by re-entering the radio waves coming in April! Dr Pinkston is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and of the Christus Santa Rosa family practice residency program. Graduating in 1997 and starting her clinical solo practice in 2000, Dr. Pinkston provided South Texas with the best general care in family practice until 2007 when she developed Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through diet, exercise, hormones, mind and body techniques she has regained her health and wants to help others discover their own path to wellness. She will have the local radio show with a national platform on Sirius XM and will have a podcast, blog and YouTube channel! Stay tuned as developments are happening EVERYDAY!

Bio

Dr. Marianne Pinkston is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Practice Residency Program. Graduating in 1997 and starting her clinical solo practice in 2000, Dr. Pinkston provided South Texas with the best general care in family practice until 2007 when she developed Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe disabling inflammatory arthritis condition of all the joints that includes severe debilitating fatigue and other issues. Dr. Pinkston then began her journey into integrative and functional medicine where she has earned tens of thousands of hours in training and degrees in stem cell and peptide certification as well as anti-aging and regenerative medicine studies and in integrative medicine studies. Dr. Pinkston is a specialist of weight loss having her self gained up to 300 pounds and developed diabetes and high blood pressure, dr. Pinkston lost 162 pounds in a year and two months regaining her precious health. Dr. Pinkston also provides the best in hormone replacement therapy for men and women and treats autoimmune conditions as well as thyroid and diabetic and other inflammatory conditions. Dr. Pinkston is not limited to any certain disease or treatment style. Dr. Pinkston entered into the mass media scene in 2016 with KTSA 550 and the Dr Pinkston’s Radio Show and now has joined with KLUP-930 The Answer in San Antonio Texas where she will present many contemporary and integrative health topics as well as inspirational and guided life improvement topics and motivational speaking. Dr. Pinkston is a board of director and speaker for Global Pain Association having suffered chronic pain for 14 years and is the president of Pinkston Medical and Wellness Clinic under Total Care Physical Therapy And Rehab. She continues as a solo practitioner in San Antonio Texas treating all ages and men and women for all conditions. Dr. Pinkston is the premier specialist of Hormone Replacement Therapy and of wellness and anti-aging and is medical director of the Dolce Beauty and Laser medical spa. Dr. Pinkston has over 10,000 hours of teaching for medical students and Nurse Practitioner and physician assistants. She is extremely active in the community and in many philanthropic areas and continues in private practice. Dr. Pinkston is sponsored by PD labs in Austin Texas and join forces with pharmacist Ray Solano on Healthy Choices channel on Sirius XM and has developed a blog a podcast and a YouTube channel where you can find Dr. Pinkston at any time. Dr. Pinkston’s mission is to give patients and everyone everywhere the better life.

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality. Together, they dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of chiropractic care, stripping away decades of stigma to reveal a health model centered on the body’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and perform.

Dr. McAllister shares her personal journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a leading advocate for "whole-being care." The conversation explores the Caregiver Paradox—why women often suppress trauma and stress to care for others, leading to chronic pain and autoimmune issues—and how restoring alignment can flip the switch from surviving to thriving.

Key Topics Covered:

Debunking Chiropractic Myths: The history of the "contain and eliminate" era and why modern collaboration between MDs and Chiropractors is the future of medicine.
The Vagus Nerve: Understanding your body's "reset button" and how it governs rest, repair, and immune function.
The Second Brain: How gut health influences mental clarity and physical well-being.
Lifestyle Alignment: Six simple, actionable steps to start your health investment today, from Box Breathing to Cold Exposure.
The Power of Posture: Why "Tech Neck" is more than just an ache—it’s a disruption of your nervous system’s communication highway.