Thrive Chiropractic Blog

The Incredible, Edible Egg

Is there a better food to highlight than the egg? Probably not. As Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions Nourishing Traditions, puts it:

Healthy Fats & Oils

My kitchen is stocked with olive oil, coconut oil, and butter from pastured, grass fed cows. If you asked most Americans if they thought my fat and oil selections were healthy, they would probably only agree with the olive oil.

“It’s my genes….”

Genetics play an important role in creating who we are, yet there is more to the story than most realize. The field of epigenetics (‘above the gene’ or ‘on the gene’) is revealing that genes can be essentially switched on…

Unnecessary Antibiotic Use Creating Problems

In recent years we have seen an increase in bacteria that are resistant to our most common antibiotics. The concern is that people are pressuring doctors to prescribe drugs for colds, flu, and other viruses that do not respond or…

April 2014 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter:

We have two great presentations to offer you this month. Read on for more info about Kelly Nickel's convenient new online scheduling for massage, antibiotic use, productivity tips, this month's recipe, and more great reasons to exercise. We look forward to serving you, your family and friends. Please contact us with any questions or comments.

March 2014 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter:

This month we feature announcements on upcoming health events from Pete and Zach. We'll serve up healthy Shamrock Shakes at the office on St. Patrick's Day. Read for more info on salt, mammograms, low testosterone, recipes, and more. We look forward to serving you, your family and friends. Please contact us with any questions or comments.

February 2014 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter:

This month we are excited to welcome a new health provider to Thrive, share recipes, info on fascia, prolonged sitting, white vs. brown rice, and a great perspective on acute illness. We look forward to serving you, your family and friends. Please contact us with any questions or comments.

January 2014 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter:

Happy New Year! This is a special time where many people reflect on 2013 and set new intentions for 2014. Please know that I am grateful and honored to be a resource for you on your quest to enjoy great health and have fun in the new year! We will be bringing to you a new series of presentations at the office on healthy living topics later in 2014, so please let us know if there are specific topics you would love to learn more about.

Read on for a video on immune system boosts, controversy on vitamins, chiropractic and ear infections, fevers, a great TED Talk on stress, and some tips for shopping on budget.

December 2013 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter:

Read on for information on the far reaching effects of posture, holiday office hours, a simple chopped salad recipe, squats, and to learn about our efforts to help youth in need at the holidays. Please take a moment to share the newsletter with friends via Facebook or Twitter at the bottom of the page.