--- title: Dr. Dan Murphy Brings a Weekend of Learning (and a Few Snack Lessons) description: Dr. Dan Murphy Brings a Weekend of Learning (and a Few Snack Lessons) to Life West Nebraska image: https://voice.lifewest.edu/hubfs/IMG_4722.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://voice.lifewest.edu/dr.-dan-murphy-brings-a-weekend-of-learning-and-a-few-snack-lessons#main-content) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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Dr. Murphy kicked off the weekend by speaking at Friday's Student Seminar, where students were treated to an information-packed presentation that many described as trying to drink from a fire hose. Covering topics ranging from clinical research to health strategies and patient care, Dr. Murphy challenged students to think critically and deepen their understanding of the factors that influence health and healing. ![IMG_4710](https://4714454.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4714454/hubfs/IMG_4710.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4710.jpg) ![IMG_4709](https://4714454.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4714454/hubfs/IMG_4709.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4709.jpg) ![IMG_4713](https://4714454.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4714454/hubfs/IMG_4713.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4713.jpg) ![IMG_4711](https://4714454.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4714454/hubfs/IMG_4711.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4711.jpg) ![IMG_4722](https://4714454.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/4714454/hubfs/IMG_4722.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4722.jpg) Dr. Dan left messages in purple for the students to study Monday when the return for class. The learning continued Friday evening as Dr. Murphy led his Nasal Specific Technique course, sharing both the history and application of this unique procedure with attendees. On Saturday and Sunday, nearly 30 chiropractors gathered on campus for Dr. Murphy's continuing education seminar, *Strategies for Health*. Throughout the weekend, attendees explored current research, nutritional considerations, lifestyle interventions, and practical strategies for helping patients achieve better health outcomes. Of course, no visit from Dr. Murphy would be complete without a few memorable moments. Students at Life West Nebraska participate in a weekly message board question, and this week's prompt seemed innocent enough: **"What is the BEST summer meal or snack?"** The board quickly filled with answers ranging from watermelon to hot dogs and chips to other summertime favorites. Unfortunately for the students, Dr. Murphy noticed. What followed was an impromptu nutrition lesson as only Dr. Murphy can deliver. Students returning to campus Monday will learn about nitrates, ultra-processed foods, excitotoxins, glyphosate exposure, inflammatory oils, and the health implications of many common snack foods. Perhaps the most memorable takeaway came when Dr. Murphy spotted a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos among the responses. His verdict? **"Death in a Bag."** According to Dr. Murphy, the combination of ultra-processed refined carbohydrates, excitotoxins, and omega-6-rich oils earned the snack one of the strongest nutritional critiques of the weekend. While students may never look at their favorite snacks quite the same way again, the marker board exchange serves as a reminder that learning opportunities can happen anywhere—even on a student message board. 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