What is more uncomfortable than feeling all plugged up? Constipation is often joked about, but for those who chronically suffer from it, constipation is no laughing matter. Many causes of constipation are easily remedied. A lack of grain, fiber, vegetable roughage, water, nerve damage, injuries, etc. can all be sources of sluggish bowels. Things that
What pillow should I get? This is a very common question in my office. While there is no one perfect pillow for everyone, there are some definite guidelines. Correct posture for your neck is the underlying guide for pillow selection. You are supposed to have a curve in your neck. From a side view your
Affairs of the heart, my aching heart, a heartthrob, heart of my heart – these phrases all refer to an organ composed of muscle tissue that sits in our chest. Isn’t it interesting that the heart has been deemed the source of our affections? While much has been romanticized about the heart, the truth is
Summer had ended, and we’re finally enjoying some cooler fall weather. You’re sneezing and sniffling all day and into the night. What’s going on? Allergies occur when the body’s immune system mounts a vigorous response to a foreign substance — in this case, tiny grains of pollen. Specialized immune cells start churning out antibodies to
With all the stresses that have been added to our day between the extended pandemic and volatile election, depression and anxiety have become even more prevalent. What is the best natural cure for the blues? While reading ScienceDaily.com, I found a recent study at the University of Toronto published in the American Journal of Preventive
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar also known as glucose, an important source of fuel. Type 2 diabetes is no longer just a disease of adults as children are being diagnosed with it, too. Ultimately, it is inflammation in the body, especially the pancreas, which creates
There have been numerous studies over the past few years which show that consuming berries can assist with cognitive health, which is essentially our ability to think, learn, remember, and reason. A recent study reported in the Annals of Neurology revealed that the greater intake of blueberries and strawberries are associated with slower rates of
Whiplash! Just saying the word brings scary visions of screeching tires, broken glass, crunching cars, and pain. Lots of pain. What is whiplash, and when does it occur? Whiplash is a sudden, forceful forward and backward bending of the neck, resulting in damage to the soft tissue of the neck and head – the muscles,
Here are six interesting facts about sugar. The average American ingests 61 pounds of refined sugar per year, including 25 pounds of candy! Sugar may give you wrinkles via a process called glycation in which excess blood sugar binds to collagen in the skin, making it less elastic. Can you imagine eating 16 sugar cubes
There is a lot of talk about body pH, which means “the potential for hydrogen.” The pH level is the measure of acidity or alkalinity, which takes numerical values from 0 (maximum acidity) to 14 (maximum alkalinity). Our ideal blood pH is slightly alkaline, a range of 7.35-7.45. A chronic acid load can cause a
At Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we offer a highly personalized approach to patient care. We work with you to develop a health care program that fits your individual needs and expectations. Here are five traits to look for when choosing a Chiropractor: 1. They listen to you and your needs. Not everyone wants the
Ah, computers. We can’t live with them, and we certainly can’t live without them. People are commonly spending upwards of eight hours a day in front of their computers, and as a result, they are often suffering from computer neck pain. When the neck is held in one position for too long, it starts reshaping.
