BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins like plastic bottles and liners of most food cans. Plastic lids on hot drinks can release BPA as heat and possible cold, too, increases the leaching of BPA. Receipts from cash registers, gas pumps, and ATMs are coated with BPA
For thousands of years, Asian cultures have enjoyed the benefits of drinking green tea. Over the past few decades, the western world has discovered these benefits and green tea has gained popularity as a hot or cold beverage. Whether you serve it up in a steaming mug or iced with a shot of your favorite
Do you awaken in pain and find yourself moving in slow motion the first hour or two of each day? Has your work capacity decreased due to the pain that occurs the day following any activity? Are you limiting making personal plans due to your ability to get around? Are you looking for relief from
Many people mistakenly think the only reason to visit a doctor of Chiropractic is for a bad back. But as millions of parents know, the benefits of Chiropractic for kids from infants to teens are many. Chiropractic care can help to heal common early childhood problems, such as ear infections, colic, colds, fevers, sore throats,
One of the most common complaints I hear from my patients is a lack of energy and general fatigue. We live in a very high-stress environment today, and many people today are suffering from early stages of adrenal exhaustion. This type of adrenal fatigue usually does not progress to Addison’s or Cushing’s disease. You can
We are in the height of allergy season, so much so that the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has named the month of May National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. How can you relieve your allergies? It seems that everywhere you turn people are coughing and sneezing, suffering from one of the most
If you are like me, you want to live a long and healthy life. You want as much good, clear information you can get on how to stay healthy. But why do some populations live well into their 90s and 100s virtually free of chronic diseases while the United States and other western nations are
A luxurious and painless ancient beauty secret known to stunningly beautiful Asian women for over a thousand years is now available in Burbank. Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center brings facial rejuvenation acupuncture, sometimes referred to as an acupuncture facelift, to you with Dr. Elaine Hensley’s acupuncture facial rejuvenation program. Dr. Hensley’s facial rejuvenation protocol includes:
Ready for part two on your healthy kitchen makeover? Now let’s clean up some more! 1. Remove all the bad fats. Toss any refined cooking oils like corn and soy oils. Trans fats (anything “hydrogenated” like Crisco and margarine) are dangerous as they create inflammation which can cause heart disease and many other ailments. MANY
Wait now…is Dr. T angling for an HGTV show? A kitchen makeover? No, I’m talking about your potentially toxic kitchen and taking some simple steps for a healthy kitchen makeover. The best way to start taking charge of your body’s health is by changing what you put into it. Take all these steps at once
Many people believe that moving into your senior years means illness and disability. Not so! Especially today, aging healthfully can be accomplished by making positive lifestyle changes. Small and simple changes can often produce dramatic results. As we age, our organs just don’t function as well as they once did. Muscles slowly shrink, and our
If you’re a woman, this week’s email is just for you. And if you are not, please share this with a woman you care about because we’re going to talk about acupuncture and women’s health. As a woman, it’s essential to actively care for your health during all the phases of your life. Living in
