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 working order.  Pinto beans, peanuts, roasted pumpkin seeds and wheat germs are other good choices.

TOMATOES
Vitamin C rich tomatoes help fight colds and flu by boosting the body’s natural defense system in the same way their citrusy relatives do. One medium tomato provides 40% of your daily vitamin C, so have a glass of tomato juice at lunch and treat yourself to pasta with a tomato sauce for dinner.

CARROTS
They are rich in beta-carotene which your body uses to ward off infections. Other good sources are dark green vegetables, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and winter squash.

MUSHROOMS
These nutritional powerhouses heighten the body’s resistance to viral infections by increasing the activity of natural killer cells, a vital part of the immune system.  They are also rich in selenium; low levels of this element have been linked with an increased risk of developing more severe flu.

TEA
Green, black and oolong tea all coontain naturally occurring compounds that reduce the risk of flu, including quercetin, a powerful antioxidant, and L-theanine, an amino acid found naturally only in tea. Decaffeinated teas also contain amino acid, but herbal teas do not.

ALMONDS
These popular nuts are a rich source of the antioxidant vitamin E, which helps your ward off viral infections.  To maximize vitamin E absorption, opt for chopped almonds, almond butter or almond oil

YOGURT
Probiotics, the beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and other fermented foods, Strengthen the immune system.  Not a fan of yogurt? Try cottage cheese, kimchi (a fermented Korean dish made of seasoned vegetables) or sauerkraut instead.

The post 7 Flu-Fighting Foods appeared first on Thompson Family Chiropractic.

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!

1. Concentrate on your health as opposed to losing weight. If you have kids, concentrate on your kids and how losing weight will help you improve the energy you bring to your relationship with them. Inches are always better to lose than weight.
2. Stay positive. Life is too short to beat yourself up over weight you have gained or workouts you have missed. Staying positive helps all areas of your life.
3. Have fun. If your work-outs are not fun you are not going to keep doing them. So, if you dread going to the gym, don’t go. Instead, go for a walk, play with your kids in the yard, etc. If you can turn the dreaded exercise word into fun, your chances of being successful will go up dramatically.
4. Don’t kick yourself when you are down. Concentrate on today and tomorrow. You can’t change the past, and beating yourself up is only going to drag you in the wrong direction.  Today is a new day!
5. Do Interval Workouts 3 days per week. Intervals help you burn 30% more calories per workout and can help leave your metabolism elevated for up to 12 hours after each workout. New research suggest up to 48 hours.
6. Turn random acts into fitness. Take the stairs at work. Park in the furthest spot at the store or work. Play with your kids instead of sitting on the sidelines. Walk in place while brushing your teeth. Be creative and you can turn activities you already do into opportunities to improve your health.
7. Always eat breakfast and never skip meals. Drink a glass of water when you wake up and have breakfast within an hour of waking up to kick-start your metabolism. Skipping meals causes your metabolism to slow down and sends the signal to your body to store your next meal as fat in order to avoid starvation.
8. Drink 64 ounces of water per day plus additional ounce per minute of workout time.You should be going to the bathroom at least once every hour to hour and a half. ALWAYS AVOID SODA.
9. Eat something every 2 to 3 hours. Eat healthy snacks mid-morning and mid-afternoon to help keep your metabolism buzzing and to help you avoid over-eating at lunch and dinner. What is a healthy snack? Almonds, celery, good protein bar, cucumber, etc.
10. Control your portions. Avoid seconds and eat until you are no longer hungry versus until you are full. Drink a glass of water before you eat. This tricks your body into thinking it’s full.
11. Have a cheat day. But only if you are working out. This will help you stay on target.
12. You are what you eat. So eat healthy to be healthy.

The post Secrets To Better Health appeared first on Thompson Family Chiropractic.

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 fun prize! Winners will be notified via email.

The post Take the Chiropractic Quiz appeared first on Thompson Family Chiropractic.

Next month we will be celebrating our 10 year ANNIVERSARY!

We have watched Herriman grow from a small unknown hamlet to a progressive, full of life city in the time we have been here. We’re proud to be part of the growth It has been such a pleasure to serve the people of Herriman and the surrounding areas.

We have been privileged to watch patients marry, have children and keep us as their “family chiropractor.” Our patients range from babies, 10 minutes old, to great grand-parents, 90 years young. We are grateful we have had the opportunity of being in a town which is progressive yet understands the needs of the people.

As a thank you to all our friends we are having a party and you are invited! On May 20 we will open our doors to old and new friends. For established patients it will be a day of $10.00 adjustments. For our new friends, a day of consultation and x-rays for the unbelievable price of $10.00. Unfortunatly we can not offer this to our Medicare patients because of government regulations.

There will be food, fun, games drawings and prizes all as a thank you for 10 years of loyalty, referring your family and friends. As always, it is our pleasure to serve you and your family.

The post Tenth Anniversary Celebration! appeared first on Thompson Family Chiropractic.