• Adjustments
• Allergy releases
• Supplements (allerplex)

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Second, we offer Rehabilitation Chiropractic Care. The purpose is to restore spinal mobility, integrity and function as much as possible, as well as to relieve pain and suffering. This type of care includes three stages of “fixing the problem” which includes relief (corrective), followed by healing and finally rehabilitation (strengthening). Rehabilitation Chiropractic Care is focused on posture and core strengthening to achieve long term relief and improvement for your active life style.

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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 stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness!
Ways to avoid the flu virus:

• Wash hands constantly. You can use a good hand sanitizer if you can’t wash, just make sure that it has an Ethyl Alcohol level over 60%.
• Do not put hands close to your mouth or eyes .
• Sneeze and cough into crook of elbow .
• Stay hydrated (Water is best)
• Vitamin D (03 is best, and it is available in our office)
• Avoid sugar
• Get outside into the sunlight.
• Stay home from activities if you are not feeling well.
• Exercise
• Eat greens and darker vegetables
• Good Pro-biotics (available at our office)
• Get plenty of rest!!
• VIVI and Zinc are crucial when fighting a viral infection (available at our office)

Prevention is very important as with all diseases. But if you do find yourself with the virus or you want help with prevention, please come talk to us. We have some wonderful, all natural products to help your body maintain and recover from illness. Our phone number is 801-446-6220.

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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. Defense system. Fat surrounds toxins that it can’t expel out of the body.

The problem is, your body simply wasn’t built to deal with the toxins that you are constantly being bombarding with in today’s world. This has never before occurred in the history of the human race. Our Body is being bombarded with Toxins every day. From the air we breathe, to the water we drink (not to mention all the soda, energy drinks, diet drinks etc.), Water we bathe and shower in, food we eat. Processed food is a killer. It seems that everything we do has chemicals in them, from shampoo and soap to diet drinks with aspartame and lotions, lawn care, etc. Our bodies can’t combat all the man- made chemicals that we use.

What is the Answer?

Would we put our head in the sand or say YOLO? No ,there are some great ways to help Detox the body.

Watch what you are putting in your mouth.

• Whole foods are best. Food in its natural form is great for the body. Example, an apple, or cucumber.
• Reverse Osmosis for drinking water. Research has shown that RO is one of the best ways to purify your water.
• Avoid Chemicals such as Aspartame, High fructose Corn syrup, and the millions used in processed food.

Detox

• It is very important to do a detox/cleanse periodically.
• There are good and not so good ways to do it.
• In our office, we can help you with a cleanse that is right for you and your body. i. Example: Total Tea, Liver Detox, Nulean, Standard Process 21 day Cleanse, homeopathies and more.

After a cleanse you may notice: Less sugar cravings, more energy, better digestion, less brain fog, less
headaches, overall feeling of well being and health.

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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 it provides more relief than the natural recovery process, explains study author Chris Williams, noting that drugs such as ibuprofen have not been studied.  “That can be reassuring for patients, though.  If they don’t rest in bed, and try to maintain normal activity, they’re very likely to recover quickly.”  Men’s Journal Oct. 2014

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Check out this chart to quickly identify how possible nerve damage to your spinal chord could be interfering with your body’s natural function!

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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 a lot about: women taking their babies to the chiropractor.

Baby Milo had his first chiropractic visit when he was 5 months old.

“He had breast-feeding issues and I also noticed that one side of his head was balding,” Milo’s mother said.

Infant chiropractic isn’t new, but now that the “mommy pipeline” has gone viral, more moms are turning to this alternative method to deal with common childhood illnesses, and they are touting the benefits on blogs and Facebook posts for other moms to see.

They have heard from other moms that it’s helped their children in breast-feeding issues, colic, digestive problems, ear infections, allergies and asthma.

Salt Lake City chiropractic physician Shannon Parisi said many infant and childhood issues can clear up when the body is functioning better, but she stops short of saying there is a direct correlation.

“We don’t claim to treat any of those issues. We just want to clear out their nervous system, so that they’re going to function properly,” she said.

And Parisi points out that infant adjustments aren’t like adult adjustments.

“Adjusting an infant’s neck is literally like gently pushing on a peach and not putting a dent,” she said.

Critics say there is no scientific evidence infant chiropractic works but Milo’s mother said personal experience is all the proof she needs.

“Within weeks we started noticing his hair was growing back and as far as breast-feeding equally on both sides, he had full range of motion,” she said.

Several local pediatricians declined to comment on the chiropractic practice.

Information provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics says further studies are needed to determine the costs, benefits and safety.

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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.

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In the U.S., there are a minimum of 300,000 sport-related concussions per year. If your child is in contact sports, there’s a risk of the contact ending up in a concussion.  In fact research suggests that the number of documented cases of concussions among children is on the rise, and is source of growing concern among soccer and football players.

Chiropractors may not be the first medical professional you imagine when it comes to concussion management, but many chiropractors are trained to spot the signs of a mild traumatic brain injury, and support the patient in a successful recovery. Two recent literature reviews outlined how chiropractors can effectively manage athletes with concussions.

Is Chiropractic Treatment Valid for Concussion?

Chiropractors are often the first health care provider to care for patients who are suffering from a head injury, such as those incurred in sports or car accidents. Chiropractors, especially ones who are certified additionally by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, regularly manage athletes who suffer from concussions.

They understand that if certain symptoms are indicators that the neurological symptoms are worsening:

• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Stumbling
• Increased confusion
• Unconsciousness
• Dilated pupils
• Weakness in on arm/leg
• Worsening headache

If you or a loved one has suffered from a sports related concussion, please schedule an appointment today to consult with Dr. Thompson. With an x-ray, and thorough exam he can help determine what steps are necessary for treatment and healing from a head injury.

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