Greetings from Dr. Thorburn: Caring for your sinuses can contribute greatly to the elimination of airborne allergy symptoms. Sinuses are hollow pockets in the skull that are connected to the nasal passages. When allergies trigger swelling in the mucous membranes, the inflamed tissue can block off the sinuses. The sinuses can’t drain, trapping mucus and
Greetings from Dr. Thorburn: Many people with chronic headaches suffer from them for years. Whether you have migraine headaches, tension headaches, sinus headaches, or an undetermined form of headache, it is very possible that you are suffering from food allergy-induced inflammation. A headache is really a symptom of something else. It is obviously pain in
Greetings from Dr. Thorburn: Summer is ending, and we’re heading into fall. You’re sneezing and sniffling all day and into the night. What’s going on? Odds are you’re among the up to 30% of Americans who suffer from hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. Most cases of hay fever are caused by an allergy to fall
Greetings from Dr. Thorburn: In last week’s email, I mentioned that a change to a healthier diet can contribute to preventing diabetes and keeping prediabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. But where do you start? It’s a good idea to take a close look at your diet to get a sense of what you may
Greetings from Dr. Thorburn: What is diabetes? Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal levels. This is also called hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes your body does not use insulin properly, which
Greetings from Dr. Thorburn: If you missed the free seminar we offered at our office a few weeks ago on irritable bowel, you missed a lot! Here’s some of the information we shared. Do you bloat after eating? Do you have constipation and/or diarrhea? Do you have a lot of gas? Are you uncomfortable in
Greetings from Dr. T: Most people don’t know very much about this very important organ, the pancreas. A healthy pancreas is essential to good digestion. The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive systems located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It produces several important hormones, including insulin. For now, let’s address the
Greetings from Dr. T: Did you know that over 70 percent of your immune system is in your digestive track? This makes healthy digestion a key element in your overall wellness. Here are six steps you can take for better digestive health: 1. Chew your food. Chewing your food well allows your saliva to start
Greetings from Dr. T: On Wednesday, July 15, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., I will be presenting a free in-office seminar, Can Chiropractic Really Fix My Irritable Bowel Problems? Do you bloat after eating? Do you have constipation and/or diarrhea? Do you have a lot of gas? Are you uncomfortable in your bowels? If so,
Greetings from Dr. T: The celebration of our nation’s independence is coming right up, so we wanted to make you aware of our 4th of July week hours. For the rest of the week, we will be open Wednesday, July 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (closed 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) and Friday, July
Greetings from Dr. T: At Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we have a new real-food nutritional product available that is so powerful, it’s actually classified as a medical food. Medical foods are foods that are specially formulated and intended for the dietary management of a disease that has distinctive nutritional needs that cannot be met
Greetings from Dr. T: Sometimes a patient’s return to health is so pronounced that they just have to share their joy. Such is the case with Beth N., who gave us permission to disclose her story. It is extremely gratifying to see her radiating health and happiness. Here is her story in Beth’s own words:
