Towers Family Chiropractor

Helping You to Better Health Naturally

Mother Benefits From Chiropractic

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“I’ve had chronic back pain which was agitated during pregnancy and after my son was born as I need to carry him around.  A few friends recommended coming here so I started coming.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“I came once a week for the 1st month or 2 and at home I would ice and do a “passive exercise” that Dr. Burgoon gave me to do at home.  I am noticing a big difference in the discomfort and pain I used to experience and am very thankful for the adjustments and the ideas he has given me for at home.”~30 year-old female

Marinated Red Onions

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This recipe was posted previously embedded under the title  marinated vegetables.  If you haven’t tried it, you need to!  I wanted to bring more attention to it after reading about the benefits of onions in a mercola.com article.

There is a real benefit to making vegetables more digestible and sometimes more flavorful with marination and fermentation but what is really worth noting is that more nutrients and beneficial compound (e.g. quercitin in onions damaged by heat) are retained by this type of preparation because they are not heated.  Nice to have it confirmed by research such as that discussed in the mercola article.

Marinating is quicker (fermenting takes a few days) because it does not involve fermentation by lactic acid-producing microorganisms.   I like having the red onions available in my fridge.  It is very quick to make.  Be sure to use the vinegar in your salad dressing recipes–the flavor is a nice variation.  As for the onions, I use them in salads, as garnish on boiled eggs drizzled with olive oil, on gluten-free and dairy-free pizza, in guacamole, and other vegetables that have been steamed or sauteed. (Add the onions after removing from heat so as not to heat them).

Marinated Red Onions

1 large red onion, chopped fine
1/2 to 1 cup organic, raw apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey

Mix 1/2 cup of the vinegar with the honey in a mason jar (either a pint or quart-sized).  Add the chopped onions and stir well.  If the onions are not totally submerged in vinegar once you press then down with  a fork, add more vinegar until they are.  Cap and refrigerate.  Marinate for at least 8 hours before serving.  Keep refrigerated.

Kids Have Joint Pain Too

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“We originally came for my daughter’s joint pain due to having low muscle tone.  My other daughter came to help with drainage from seasonal allergies.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“Treatment has helped greatly with both girls.  Allergy season is much better to deal with for the one.  My daughter with low muscle tone also has coordination and balance issues.  Treatment has helped with these along with her joint pain.”

Agonizing Headache Gone!

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“A friend who is a  patient of Dr. Burgoon’s brought me here because of an agonizing 29-day headache.  Also, bad leg pain in both legs from knees down, mid to low back pain, and swollen ankles and feet.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“Dr Burgoon eliminated my awful headache by the 3rd visit!  He took my leg pain away in one visit!  He has eased my back pain and continues to do so!  He gave me exercises to do at home, did some manipulation and gave advice relative to the problem.  No headache, no leg pain, less back pain. I’m following instructions at home, much better–99% better!”               ~79 year-old female

Pain From a Fall

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“I was having pain in lower back due to a fall.  Also, pain in knee due to same fall.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

” I have responded very well to treatment in a short period of time.  I also believe the stretching exercises Dr. Mike gave me helped a lot.”

Arm/Shoulder Pain and Numbness

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“I was having pain and numbness in my right arm and shoulder.  I also had popping and pain in my left knee.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

” I no longer experience pain in my arm, shoulder, or knee.”  ~28 year-old female

All Kinked Up

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“I have received regular chiropractic sessions in the past, but hadn’t had any for about a month and was all kinked up and in a lot of pain.  My partner has been to see Michael fairly regularly and I decided to get an appointment here.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“At Towers Family Chiropractic I received the most thorough exam I’ve ever had by any medical professional–bar none.  Michael was able to address my immediate symptoms (pain) and give me some exercises to help retrain soft tissue and strengthen my shoulder.  My pain levels lowered immediately.  Subsequent visits have helped immensely.  I’m so glad I found you all.  Thank you for your loving care.”~57 year-old female

 

“Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease”

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In our clinic we have observed many cases of patients who experience an increase in musculoskeletal pain when they begin taking  statin drugs.   It is not uncommon for patients to actually state that they have noted the correlation themselves or that they stopped taking a statin because they noticed it.   We, along with many nutrition experts, have questioned for years  the hypothesis that high cholesterol causes heart disease–and, therefore, we have questioned the need for statin drugs especially considering their severe side effects.    If you would like more information on this topic, visit Dr. Mercola’s website and read his July 24, 2019 article “Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease”.  He summarizes the latest research including a 2018 scientific review paper that calls into question all that we have been told over many decades about the link between cholesterol and heart disease.  Thank you, Dr Mercola, for your dedication to exposing the  truth in the field of medicine and nutritional science!

My Husband Was Right!

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Please explain why you came to our office.

” I was always afraid to try a chiropractor.  My husband started coming to Towers Family Chiropractic and said I’d love it.  He was right!  I have arthritis and regular neck/shoulder/back pain.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“After two appointments, my pain virtually went away.  I can definitely tell a difference if I don’t schedule an appointment fast enough.  I keep coming back because of the results–and the kindness.  My lower back constantly hurt before my first visit.  My neck and shoulders were even worse.  Everything has improved!  My quality of life is certainly better for this decision.”   ~33 year-old female

Chicken and Zucchini “Pasta” Salad

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This is one of those light summer dishes that could be a meal in itself and that can be assembled very quickly–but you have to have all the ingredients in your refrigerator, and some of them are from recipes I have shared previously.  These are marinated red onions, homemade mayo (yes, you could use store-bought), and ginger carrots (yes, you could use plain grated carrots).  You will need a vegetable spiralizer to make zucchini “noodles”.  And, of course, you will need some leftover chicken.

Serves 2

1 medium-small zucchini (no more than 10 inches long and 2 1/2 inches in diameter–it should not have seeds developing in it)

1/4 cup marinated red onions plus 2 Tbsp. of the marinating liquid

1/2 cup ginger carrots or grated carrots

1/3-1/2  cup mayonnaise (if you use more chicken you will need more mayo)

1-2 cups of chopped leftover chicken

salt and pepper to taste

Spiralize the zucchini (see directions for this by following the link above for the previous post on zucchini “noodles”.)  Mix in all the other ingredients and stir well.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Eat immediately as the zucchini will start to “wilt” and the salad get watery after 10 minutes or so.

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Towers Family Chiropractic

2302 Colonial Ave, SW, Ste A
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 343-6636

Our hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
10:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday:
7:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am – 12:00pm