We all have people on our gift-giving list who just seem to have everything, which makes them very difficult to shop for. I wanted to share with you a few of the healthy one-size, any age or gender gift options we have available at Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Burbank. A Gift of Pampering
At Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we’re celebrating Christmas by supporting the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program and the Farm Worker’s Education Christmas program. You can feel great and even reap health benefits by helping others this holiday season! The spirit of giving is the very essence of the season and there are always people
Chiropractors move the bones of the spine away from the nerves, which reduces stress on the nerves. When the bones are realigned, the lining of the spinal cord and the fluids in the spinal canal and brain may become more normal which helps the nervous system work better. When your nervous system works well, your
The popularity of energy drinks is unfortunately on the rise among adolescents and young adults who find themselves in need of higher energy levels to handle the demands of school, work, social life, and more. In 2014, energy drink sales reached nearly $50 billion worldwide according to BeverageDaily.com. Energy drink users may notice increased cognitive performance,
Whether we like it or not, GMOs are a part of the American dietary landscape and they are something we all need to become more informed about. And, and it turns out, learn to avoid. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, 70-80% of the food we eat in the United States, both at home and
Inflammation can be dangerous to the cells of the body. Inflammation is a term used when the cells of the body do not function correctly — their chemistry is “off”. It does not mean that you have a red or swollen area. So you can have inflammation without having pain. When the inflammation gets bad
What if you could get a glimpse into the health status of your brain and other organs? What if you could do something to improve the health of your brain on a cellular level? Your body is composed of billions of cells. Every cell has a cell wall which protects the insides of the cell.
Recently noted in the Journal of the American Medical Association is a study that is a long time coming. The goal of the study was to “systematically review studies of the effectiveness and harms of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for acute (less than six weeks) low back pain”. Twenty-six clinical trials were used to measure
As a Burbank Chiropractor and R.N. who has spent a lot of hours studying how the human body functions, I can tell you that many men would greatly benefit from knowing more about their hormones. With all the constant fuss in the media about women’s hormones, it’s time men get their day because you guys
June is Men’s Health Month, so it’s time for men to learn more about their bodies and how to stay healthy for life! Let’s start off the month by talking about….the prostate gland. The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. It’s located just below the bladder and it surrounds the urethra, a
We are at the very height of allergy season. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has named the month of May National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. With the drought-busting rainy season we experienced and windy days we’ve had lately, it’s no wonder that people are coughing, sneezing, and suffering from one of
A study published in the March issue of European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy indicates that the use of NSAIDs – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and more – may increase the risk of cardiac arrest. This is yet another reason why this Burbank chiropractor recommends avoiding NSAIDs
