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The Risks Are Real

September 29, 2025 by towers

TYLENOL RISKS ARE REAL

Helping you to better health naturally has always been our purpose.  That means using natural means as much as possible for pain relief and chronic conditions.  We inform our patients about the side effects of their medications in order to increase consumer awareness.  It has been well known for many years that Tylenol can increase liver enzyme levels in blood tests.  What does that mean?  It means that this drug causes destruction of liver cells.  Many studies, as summarized in the link , show an association of tylenol use during pregnancy with the development of autism.   Since there are natural options to deal with pain and fever, why take the risk of tylenol?  Chiropractic and nutrition therapies are the best natural, non-invasive, first choice for pain relief for people of all ages—including pregnant women.  The risk discussed in the statement below should be taken very seriously.  This is not about politics—it’s about your health and the health of our children

 

Filed Under: Healthy Habits

Gluten-free Pesto Pizza

September 12, 2025 by towers

This is a summer/fall recipe for basil lovers to try when they still have fresh basil and vine-ripened tomatoes available.   It is quick to make if you have some pizza dough or gluten-free bread dough, and basil oil on hand.  The basil oil is essentially “pesto” but without the nuts that are normally in pesto.   The ghee gives the “pesto” a creamy texture and taste so it is best not to leave it out–follow the link for the recipe.

Cheese is optional.  Olives, anchovies or other toppings are options.

General ingredients

-enough Pizza dough for your pizza pan

-basil oil, enough for a light spread on your pizza

-tomatoes, thinly sliced enough to arrange over your pizza

-cheese of your choice, if desired (I like pecorino)

Press the pizza dough into your pan to about 1/4 inch thickness.  Bake it in a 375 degree oven until dough is cooked through.  Remove from oven and spread pesto on the crust.  Arrange tomato slices on the pizza.   Sprinkle cheese on top.  Bake again for 15 minutes.  Serve immediately.

 

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Safer, Healthier Breast Screening in Roanoke

September 11, 2025 by towers

The next Thermography screening at our office in Roanoke will be on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 2pm-5:00pm. Please note that you will need to call the number below to schedule an appointment–our office does not do scheduling for thermography.

Thermal imaging is FDA registered, safe, painless and non-invasive plus it can detect breast tissue changes very early. It is also used to detect and follow inflammation; half-body and full-body screenings are available in addition to breast screenings. To learn more or to schedule a screening call 888-580-0040. Also, check out the website www.longevitythermography.com.

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Not Fun

September 5, 2025 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“I stopped by for neck and back pain.  It felt like my left shoulder was up to my ear before I came in.  Shooting pain down my back.  It was not fun.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“After a few adjustments there was a noticeable difference.  Felt like I was walking around normally again.  Thank you all for helping me.  This is a great place. :)”

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials

Read Before You Buy To Save Money & Your Health

September 5, 2025 by towers

Do you read the ingredient label on foods you buy?  Most people still don’t!   My best recommendation is to never buy any food without reading the ingredient label first and then use your best judgement before purchasing.  So don’t go into the supermarket without your reading glasses if you need them–and some of the print on those labels is very small and hard to find!  Arm yourself with a few guidelines which will make your decision very easy. You will save money because you will buy fewer packaged (or value-added which means more expensive) foods AND you will also be eating a much cleaner diet.   This will mean cooking from scratch but isn’t it about time to just commit to doing this?

Some Simple Guidelines:

  • Don’t buy foods containing any seed oils–canola, sunflower, safflower, corn, soy.  This will eliminate fried foods cooked in these oils which are the worst!
  • Don’t buy foods containing “wheat flour”  which means refined white wheat flour–Even if it IS organic.
  • Don’t buy foods that contain sucrose, sugar , high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, sucralose, or erythritol.

JUST DOING THESE THREE THINGS WILL ELIMINATE MOST OF THE BAD FOODS AMERICANS EAT.   IF YOU CAN DO MORE, ADD THE FOLLOWING:

  • Buy foods that are organically grown.  Research is proving you will reduce your exposure to chemicals.
  • Buy animal products that are from pasture-raised animals that have been fed glyphosate-free feed (corn and soy in animal feed is a major source of cancer-causing, gut destroying glyphosate in people!)  Finding a vetted, local source for your dairy, beef, chicken, pork and eggs is the best way to insure quality.
  • Cook from scratch using the best ingredients and avoid eating out except for special occasions.

Filed Under: Healthy Habits

Warning, Don’t Be Fooled: Good Diets Do Include Good Carbs

August 4, 2025 by towers

The epidemic of pre-diabetes, obesity, and diabetes along with a host of digestive ills has resulted in many people taking some extreme low or no carb dietary measures to either reverse or prevent these health problems.  It’s great to be pro-active but a good maintenance diet does include good carbs and going without them can create new health problems and failure to see good results long-term.   If we focus on blood sugar levels we may miss the fact that it is insulin resistance that is causing poor blood sugar control and insulin resistance is caused by inflammation.  To complicate matters, other factors besides dietary can cause inflammation.  The key seems to be reducing inflammation in order to have insulin function normally.  Common sense and a lot of what we already know about inflammation can help us sort all this out.  We are here to help with the sorting out if you are confused, but here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  • A good balance between carbs, protein and fat has been part of traditional diets that supported good health for generations across the world.  Quality is the determining factor for whether foods containing a balance of these macronutrients are health promoting or not but the condition/function of the gut is key also.
  • Exposure to toxins/chemicals from our food, water and air has greatly increased over the last 100 years or so and this has resulted in an abundance of poor quality foods.  For example, glyphosate exposure from desiccation of our grains and legumes since the 1990’s has sky-rocketed.  Also, seed oils have flooded the food supply with omega-6 fatty acids (most of which are damaged into free-radicals by processing) and  were foisted on the unsuspecting public about 100 years ago and have only increased since then.  Another example, mercury from coal-burning plants ends up in the fish we eat.
  • These toxins/chemicals cause leaky gut and a bad mix of microbes growing in the gut.  They also lodge in the cells (they often store in fat) and lymph tissues.  Once the gut is compromised even the best quality carbs can make digestion worse because bad microbes are making irritating by-products from these carbs and they get readily absorbed into the blood and distributed throughout the body causing further health problems.
  • So the solution is to rebuild the gut with the best quality foods and supplements and with easily digested low carb content initially.  With time and as tolerated, more good quality carbs can be introduced all while reducing exposure to as many chemicals as possible.
  • There are lots of measures that can be taken to help the body cleanse itself  from modern-day toxic exposures.  Give us a call to schedule a nutrition consult if you would like help on your road to better health.

Filed Under: Healthy Habits

Herbs For GI Cleanse

July 16, 2025 by towers

MediHerb makes Wormwood Complex which has four powerful anti-parasitic herbs:  black walnut hulls, wormwood, stemona root, and clove.  It is recommended for cleansing the lower gastrointestinal tract and maintaining healthy gastrointestinal flora.  Along with a good spore-based probiotic and an anti-inflammatory diet, this herbal formula is a good place to start for cleansing the gut.  We carry MediHerb Wormwood Complex and MegaSpore probiotic.   If you need help addressing digestion problems, call for a nutrition consult today!

Filed Under: Healthy Habits

Go Organic!!!

July 10, 2025 by towers

Bayer is at it again–with a new agrochemical to replace glyphosate that, if you can believe it, is more toxic than glyphosate!  I am linking this article in the Organic Consumers Association’s newsletter because it updates us on the importance of going organic.  The best we can do to decrease our ingestion and exposure to these toxic chemicals is to grow our own organic food if gardening is possible, buy locally from organic farmers, only buy organic in the grocery stores, and stop using chemicals on lawns and gardens.  I know growing organically is possible–you can do it without the chemicals–because I have been gardening this way for decades.  You can make a difference!  Stay informed and support better choices!

Organic Bytes Newsletter #902: New Agrochemicals Are Even More Toxic

Filed Under: Healthy Habits

Love No Pain

June 27, 2025 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“I was having back and neck problems and tension.  My mom also noticed a lump on the back of my neck that seemed connected to my neck tension.  It was difficult to sit or stand for long periods of time and working out was more difficult as well.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“My back and neck feel so much better and so supported.  It feels comfortable to sit down, lay down, even stand for longer period of time!  10 out of 10, absolutely love no pain.  Would highly recommend.”

23 year-old female

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials

Improvement in ALL My Conditions

June 23, 2025 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“I came to the office after I noticed a dowager’s hump on my back.  Dr. Burgoon, during the initial appointment, also made me aware that my spine around the neck is crooked.  I mentioned a malady I thought unrelated and he suggested dietary supplements, which my PCP had failed to do after being stumped by my problem.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“After a couple months of treatment I have already noticed an improvement of all the conditions!  Dr. B has educated me regarding exercises and diet choices that I can utilize to expedite the corrections.  Dr. B and Dr. Dan are both super helpful.  Really appreciate the family atmosphere!”

54 year-old female

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials

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