Posts by Thompson Family Chiropractic
7 Flu-Fighting Foods
7 Flu-Fighting Foods This year, drug makers expect to produce 140 million doses of vaccine, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Below is a list of flu-fighting foods that can help in the prevention of the flu. BLACK- EYED PEAS These nutritious legumes are rich in zinc, a trace mineral that keeps your immune system in…
Read MoreSecrets To Better Health
Secrets To Better Health Here are a few phrases we have all heard: Motion is life. Attitude is everything. You are what you eat. Without music life would be a mistake. These are all true statements! Concentrate on your health as opposed to losing weight. If you have kids, concentrate on your kids and how losing weight…
Read MoreMagnesium Deprived?
It is estimated that at least half of the people in America do not meet their minimal recommended magnesium intake. Magnesium is an essential mineral for health, and is required for hundreds of anti-aging reactions. Interesting enough, there are many suffering from the following symptoms: constipation elevated blood pressure elevated blood sugar levels muscle cramps…
Read MoreWhat is the Greatest Dessert Ever?
What is the Greatest Dessert Ever? It isn’t man made, or baked or torched. It comes from the Islands. It is sweeter than any cookie and better for you than many other fruits. Did you guess what it is? Yes, it is the pineapple! And you are probably making a mistake picking it out. The…
Read MoreDifference Between a Cold and the Flu
Difference Between a Cold and the Flu With the scare of flu virus, what do you do? Now more than ever is important to know when to go into the doctor or stay home and wait it out. Here is a chart to help distinguish between a cold and the flu. The best way to…
Read MoreHow Do Toxins Create Fat?
How Do Toxins Create Fat? Once in your body, toxins do four things that help manufacture fat: 1. Slow down your metabolism. 2. Decrease your body’s ability to burn fat. 3. Slow down the time it takes for you to feel full (this is called the satiety response time). 4. Traps fat in the body.…
Read MoreGot Back Pain? Skip the Tylenol
Got Back Pain? Skip the Tylenol Australian researchers gave 1,650 back-pain sufferers a daily dose of acetaminophen (the generic drug Tylenol is made of) or a placebo for four weeks. The acetaminophen worked no better than the fake pills to reduce pain. The drug is a first-line treatment for back pain, but there’s no evidence…
Read MoreSpinal Nerve Function
Spinal Nerve Function Check out this chart to quickly identify how possible nerve damage to your spinal chord could be interfering with your body’s natural function! Nerve Root Innervation Possible Symptoms C1 – C4 Intracranial Blood Vessels, Eyes, Lacrimal Gland, Paratid Gland, Scalp, Bas of Skull, Neck mescles Diaphragm Headaches, Migraine Headaches, dizziness, sinus problems,…
Read MoreInfant chiropractic gaining popularity as way to treat common illnesses
Infant chiropractic gaining popularity as way to treat common illnesses This article posted originally on KSL.com on May 6, 2014 by Brooke Walker SALT LAKE CITY — A new kind of “mommy medicine” is raising eyebrows. From essential oils to infant massage, more moms are giving alternative medicine a try. Here’s another option we’re hearing…
Read MoreTake the Chiropractic Quiz
Take the Chiropractic Quiz How Much Do You Know About Chiropractic Care? There are a lot of myths and legends out there about Chiropractic Care. Test your knowledge with this quiz, and we will be happy to answer any questions you have about your answers! Fill out the quiz below and you may receive a…
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