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Jaw Troubles

November 30, 2012 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“I was having trouble with my jaw.  I was unable to open my mouth fully, or chew properly.  I was experiencing stiffness on both sides of my face, and my jaw would get tired and weak after just a short while of talking or chewing.  I was also experiencing a popping sound in my ear when chewing.”

PLease describe your response to treatment.

“Now I am able to open my mouth more easily.  I am able to  chew properly, laugh, and talk without fatigue.  After just a couple of visits I noticed a much anticipated change in the way my jaw functioned.”~25 year-old female

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials Tagged With: Jaw dysfunction, jaw pain, jaw popping sound, trouble chewing

Doing better than I did before

November 26, 2012 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“I came here because a friend referred me.  I had been to chiropractic care before but when I went home I was not able to do anything.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“My response to treatment is great.  I see better results right away.  The treatment here will keep people from having surgery.  I am going to keep on coming.”~70 year-old female

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials

Back Pain

November 9, 2012 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“Back Pain due to arthritis and sciatica.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“I’m able to do more gardening and activities with comfort.”~79 year-old female

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials Tagged With: arthritis, back pain, sciatica

Inflexible Neck

November 9, 2012 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“For my neck, which I have trouble turning from side to side especially the right side.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“I feel as though I have quite a bit more movement from side to side after all the adjustments I’ve had.”~82 year-old male

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials Tagged With: difficult neck movement, inflexible neck, trouble turning head

Debilitating Migraines

October 29, 2012 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“I came into the office because of headaches that had become completely debilitating along with neck pain.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“Two weeks later I am feeling so much better!  They have really helped me!  The doctor and his staff have been very caring.”~38 year-old female

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials Tagged With: debilitating headaches, megraine headaches, neck pain

Pain interfering with daily life

October 15, 2012 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office. 

“I was having trouble sleeping and doing every day tasks due to severe back and neck pain.  I came here for an evaluation to see if they could help.  After x-rays and a physical exam we came up with a plan together for chiropractic care to correct some of the issues interfering with my daily life.  I appreciated that the plan we came up with was unique to what I was struggling with and that my treatments focused on those problem areas.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“I noticed a huge difference the first day!  After the first treatment I went home and went running–something I hadn’t done in a long time.  With each treatment I continue to get better and my quality of life has improved dramatically.  I am finally comfortable!”~27 yr-old mother

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials

Herbal Support for Body’s Defenses

October 10, 2012 by towers

Michael and Monica attended a seminar last week in Pennsylvania given by world renowned Austrailian herbalist researcher /clinician Kerry Bone entitled “Defending the Human Fortress”.  In a nutshell his practical take home message was that there are some special herbs/phytochemicals that protect and strengthen cells.  Current research suggests that in this era of antibiotic-resistant infections daily use of these substances is very important, along with good nutrition, to protect not only  against infection, but also cancer, heart disease and other chronic disease processes.  Here are the key herbs/foods:

  • green tea
  • turmeric
  • resveratrol (as a nutritional supplement)
  • rosemary
  • garlic
  • ginkgo
  • the brassica family of vegetables

Make use of this information daily by including the easy things like garlic (freshly crushed is best), rosemary (best extracted in olive oil or taken as an alcohol extract pill), drinking green tea, and eating broccoli, kale, collards, radish, or cabbage.   Turmeric, ginkgo and resveratrol are easist to take as nutritional supplements.  We have Kerry Bone’s MediHerb products  offered through the company Standard Process available at our office;  they offer many of these herbs/phytochemicals in combination form.  Please call the office if you have questions!

 

Filed Under: Healthy Habits, Nutrition News Tagged With: garlic, green tea, herbs, MediHerb products, phytochemicals, rosemary

Radicchio Salad

October 10, 2012 by towers

Ever wonder what that red and white-headed, lettuce-like vegetable  is in the produce section?  It’s not red cabbage; it’s in the chicory family so it’s technically not a lettuce either.  It’s called radicchio and it’s delicious!  It does have a bitter taste but if it’s balanced in a salad with milder tasting things it won’t be overpowering.  Give it a try!

RADICCHIO SALAD

2 cups coarsely chopped radicchio

1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed

1/2 cup zucchini relish (see recipe below) or use grated zucchini

10 green olives, pitted and sliced

1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

freshly-ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a salad bowl except oil.  Add oil and mix well.  If you used grated zucchini instead of zucchini relish, add 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice and salt to taste.  Serves 4.

Filed Under: Monica's Recipes Tagged With: avocado, GAPS friendly, gluten-free, radicchio, radicchio salad, salad recipe

Green Beans with Pesto

September 14, 2012 by towers

Traditionally pesto is served with pasta or bread.  If you are avoiding wheat or flour products, pesto can still be very much enjoyed.  Pesto is a condiment of sorts made with fresh leaves of the kitchen herb, sweet basil.  There are various recipes out there–this one is simple and uses sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts but you could use pine nuts or almonds or walnuts if you prefer.  Also, no olive oil or butter are used in the pesto so that the mixture remains somewhat crumbly and mixes easily with vegetables or sprinkles readily on top of vegetables or fish or eggs or millet grits.  The butter or olive oil–you can also use ghee– can be added separately as you will see in this recipe.  You will need a food processor for this recipe.

If you want to add some other vegetables to the green beans, 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion and a small zucchini cut in cubes work great.  I’ve also added any or all of the following:  a chopped tomato, 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.. Don’t cook any of these though.  Add them to the beans after the butter or ghee has been added to the beans and is melted..

Pesto

1/2 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds, pine nuts, or other nuts

1 and 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves

1 large clove garlic, crushed or chopped coarsely

optional:  1/3 cup grated pecorino romano cheese (parmesan is ok too).  1 Tsp. nutritional yeast flakes can be substituted for cheese.

Process the sunflower seeds or nuts until ground fine.  Add the basil leaves and process until the leaves are ground in with the seeds.  Add garlic and process again.  Add grated cheese or yeast and process until all is thoroughly blended.

Green Beans

3 cups cut green beans

1 or 2 Tbsp. butter, or ghee, or olive oil

Steam 3 cups of cut green beans (fresh or frozen) until just tender and still bright green.  Place in a serving bowl and immediately add  butter, ghee, or olive oil and stir until mixed well.   If you are adding any other vegetables as mentioned above, add them now.  Add pesto mixture and stir well.  Serve warm or cold.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Monica's Recipes Tagged With: GAPS friendly recipe, gluten-free, green beans with pesto

Burning neck sensation

August 21, 2012 by towers

Please explain why you came to our office.

“I came  into the office for a burning at the base of my neck.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“Dr. Burgoon treated my neck and head and I no longer have burning or any pain.  Along the way, he has gotten rid of some pains that weren’t even associated with my neck.”~44 year-old female

Filed Under: Patient Testimonials Tagged With: burning at base of neck, burning sensation in the neck, neck burning

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Roanoke, VA 24015
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