When you purchase organic food for your table, you are doing much more than providing healthy food for you and your family. What is organic farming? The core principle of organic farming is to raise crops without the use of any synthetics. The National Organic Program (NOP) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates
June is Men’s Health Month — time to think about your prostate. Are you getting up more at night to use the bathroom? Do you feel more urgency to urinate, do you not feel emptied after urinating or do you leak a little after having just gone to the bathroom? Your prostate could be inflamed
There are a number of back problems which can directly benefit from or even be resolved by the use of orthotics during daily activities. Orthotics are foot supports worn inside your shoes that balance your feet and back. They are not just cushioning — they help align your foot and ankle. Orthotics can help with
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar also known as glucose, an important source of fuel for your body. With type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells — or it doesn’t
Here’s a simple, healthy, and delicious recipe I came up with a few years ago that I really enjoy. It takes about an hour for some home-cooked goodness! Crumble one pound of ground turkey in a large pan over medium heat. Add: Two tablespoons dried onion or 1/4 c finely chopped onion One tsp granulated
Just about everything. Could the SAD – Standard American Diet – lead to type 2 diabetes? Think about it. SAD is high in meats, especially highly processed lunch-type meats, milk-based foods (cheese yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.), potatoes, processed and prepared foods, fried foods, and sweets. In contrast, a healthy, nutritious diet has high levels of
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. And this year, it seems that everywhere you turn, people are coughing and sneezing, suffering from one of the most intense allergy seasons
At Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we have a real-food nutritional product available that is so powerful, it’s actually classified as a medical food. Medical foods are approved to treat a medical condition. Imagine treating osteoporosis without dangerous drugs! Osteoben ™, created for the dietary management of osteoporosis and osteopenia, improves outcomes with science-based combination
The month of May is often renowned for the appearance of beautiful spring flowers. But at Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness, May is noted for a special discount to begin a healing regime with the newest member of our wellness team, acupuncturist Dr. Yu-Hua Hsieh (pronounced “Shay”). Dr. Hsieh is an Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Through traditional
Next Monday, April 22 marks the 49th anniversary of Earth Day, and on this day over a billion people in nearly 200 countries are expected to take action to protect our shared environment. But why wait for just one day? Why not celebrate and care for our precious environment all year long? The changes you
Could there be something wrong with my thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland located in the front of the neck below the Adam’s apple. It produces hormones that regulate how fast we burn food (metabolism), and it helps to regulate body temperature, body energy, use of other hormones and growth and development of body
Sunday, April 7, is World Health Day. I encourage you to take this time to become more aware of your overall health and the many ways Chiropractic care may benefit you. How does Chiropractic work? Chiropractors move the bones of the spine away from the nerves, which reduces stress on the nerves. When the bones
