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:
Greetings from Dr. T: Back in March I forwarded you some information on this important bill before the California Assembly, and now the bill is being fast tracked. My concern is that if this passes, who owns you and your family’s bodies? This is more than just a health issue — it is a human
Greetings from Dr. T: Here’s a recipe for a cool and healthy protein and fiber-packed spring-summer salad perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and easy warm evening dinner. Enjoy! Turkey, Apple and Quinoa Salad Ingredients – 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups diced turkey 1 large apple, peeled and sliced 1 cup celery,
Greetings from Dr. T: On Wednesday, June 3, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center will be hosting a free and informative seminar, Little Known Ways to Halt Headaches. Headaches are a common debilitating condition unfortunately shared by millions of people. Did you know that there are more than 10 types of
Greetings from Dr. T: Many people today take prescription drugs to regulate a variety of chronic health conditions. But did you know that studies have shown that most of these medications deplete your body of essential vitamins and minerals? Common blood pressure lowering drugs Lasix, Edecrin and Bumex deplete the body of vitamin B1, vitamin
Greetings from Dr. T: A study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston reports that ingesting a mixture of B vitamins reduced by one-third the chance of middle-aged women developing macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a breakdown of the macular, the back wall of the eye, which causes a gradual loss of vision due to
Greetings from Dr. T: Here’s a Mother’s Day gift you and your mom will both love! Get mom a Swedish massage for Mother’s Day from Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center and get a second massage for half price! Our Swedish massages are available in half hour for $45 (the second is $22.50) and one hour
