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Labs Are Normal but You Still Feel Sick... What Functional Medicine Looks For
Quick Summary The World Health Organization has long recognized that health is more than simply the absence of disease. It defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." That perspective aligns closely with the functional medicine approach of understanding the whole person—not just diagnosing disease. That can mean digging deeper than just a quick glance at a limited set of labs offered on yo
Tim St. Onge
Jul 277 min read
Insulin Resistance: The Hidden Driver of Weight Gain
You’re eating better. You’re exercising. Maybe you’ve even cut calories, stopped eating late at night, and started walking more. But the scale barely moves. Or worse—you keep gaining weight. It’s frustrating. And after a while, it’s easy to think: “Maybe I just need more willpower.” But weight regulation is more complicated than willpower or calories alone. For some people, one piece of the puzzle may be insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can make it harder for your bod
Why Losing Weight Isn't Just About Calories
You've probably heard the advice before: "Just eat less and move more." If it were really that simple, millions of people wouldn't still be struggling. At Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, we regularly hear comments like these: "I'm doing everything right." "I barely eat anything." "I exercise almost every day." "Nothing works anymore." If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. And it doesn't automatically mean you're doing something wrong. Your Body Is Designed
What Happens Inside Your Body During Shockwave Therapy for Back Pain?
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to trigger blood flow, collagen remodeling, and pain receptor desensitization — restarting the body's own healing process for chronic back pain that hasn't responded to conventional care.
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