A clinical state of chronic, widespread muscle pain, the term “fibromyalgia” means pain in the fibrous tissue – muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Fibromyalgia has become more common today and affects up to 5% of the population. Many sufferers ache all over and experience fatigue, foggy thinking, irritability, and sleep problems. The muscles feel pulled, and
We have all been at home a lot over the past two months, and I hear there has been a lot of eating going on! Maybe too many sweets, carbs, the wrong kind of fats. Yes, the Standard American Diet (SAD). It’s time to think healthy! Here are some tips for getting back on track.
As we navigate through these challenging times, one thing that rings true is the importance of keeping your immune system strong. There are some simple changes you can make daily that will help to boost your immune system and assist you in fighting off any illnesses floating around, including those that are viral. Here are
If you’re like the average American, you just don’t get enough fiber in your diet. If you eat bacon and eggs with toast for breakfast, grab a sandwich for lunch, and do pasta for dinner…you’re simply getting next to none. What will increasing your daily fiber intake do for you? It can help you to
How have you been sleeping lately? Consider this: the quality of your sleep has a major impact on the quality of your life. Sleep charges your battery and rejuvenates you so that you can enjoy the next day’s activities with enthusiasm and positive expectations. The most important metabolic processes your body needs to stay healthy
Do you desire fewer wrinkles and a clear, beautiful complexion? Have you tried countless costly skin products with little or no results? Have you been looking for the secret? Science has revealed the surprising truth. Great skin does not come from skin creams, cleansers, and scrubs. It comes from within. If you do not give
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? Do any of them involve feeling better and working towards better health? At Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we recommend starting the year off with a body cleansing 28-Day Standard Process Purification Program. This general cleanse relieves the body of toxins, inflammation, and pain while promoting
You want to delight in the holiday season and not miss even one party or family gathering — but you also need to stay healthy in the midst of cold and flu season. How can you glide through the season undetected by friends who turn their noses up at healthy habits? Easy! • Wash your
The bright orange of pumpkin; the deep green of broccoli, the golden yellow of lemon, and the rich red of watermelon. Did you ever stop to think about what these colors mean? These vivid colors are indicators of phytonutrients — natural plant compounds that support life for that plant and plant-eating humans as well. The
Many supplement companies, food suppliers and scientists want us to believe that our bodies don’t know the difference between synthetic vitamins, the parts or components of real vitamins, and true whole nutrients available only in real, healthy food. Phytonutrients are natural chemicals or compounds produced by plants. They keep plants healthy, protecting them from insects
The World Health Organization has dubbed stress the “health epidemic of the 21st Century.” As a chiropractor, for so many years I have been studying the significant toll that trauma, toxins, and unhealthy lifestyle can take on the body and spirit. One of the most common complaints I hear from my patients is a lack
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
