Dr. Thoma frequently recommends the “Kitchen Sink Stretch” as a great way to loosen your low back, hamstrings, and/or calves.
In this video, he demonstrates how to do this stretch and points out various ways to isolate certain muscle groups.
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Core values are those deeply held, intrinsic motivations that drive each decision we make and how we prioritize our lives.
Our upbringing, experiences, lifestyle, geography, and every other factor in our life, affect how we see the world and decide what is most valuable to us.
If we are living a...
In recent months Dr. Thoma has diagnosed more patients that ever with a new type of food allergy, Alpha Gal.
In this video, Dr. Thoma explains more about the symptoms, testing, and treatment for undiagnosed rashes and digestive issues that may be the result of Alpha Gal food allergy.
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It’s not common for Dr. Thoma to see the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder during the summer months, but it is something he has been seeing this summer.
In this video, Dr. Thoma shares more about the concerning trend he has seen with his patients not getting enough sunlight this...
An Intentional Identity is the clear, unapologetic view of yourself, and understanding of who you are. It's living authentically, understanding where you've come from, where you are today and where you want to be in the future.
Intentional Identity begins at the beginning, with...
While we have previously covered food sensitivities and food allergies, and how they correlate with skin issues, we have also gotten a few questions on this topic we wanted to address.
In this video, Dr. Thoma talks more specifically about the kind of skin issues you may see as a result of food...
After a long series on gut and digestive health, hopefully you’ve seen the importance of taking care of your health in each part of the system. Now we are ending the series appropriately with the colorectal system.
In this video Dr. Thoma shares more about colorectal health issues like...
When it comes to success, one of the key components is a clear definition of what success looks like to you. Without defining what success is to you, you will never know if you have reached it, or whether you are even on the right track. And, while success is more than understanding...
While there are a lot of individuals who struggle with constipation, there is also a fair amount who are on the other side of the fence. Diarrhea and loose stools is also a problem.
Generally when we discuss diarrhea, we are looking at the body’s inability to breakdown food properly which...
One of the leading causes of gut health issues is the lack of motility within the gut. Basically, we are constipated. When we are not moving waste through the system productively, it causes infections, bacteria overgrowth and damage to the gut lining.
In this video, Dr. Thoma share more about...
Did you know simple adjustments and stretches can help your colon work better?
In this video, continuing our series on gut health, Dr. Thoma shares different issues he encounters in his practice related to the colon. He also covers the treatments he uses, potential risks of more severe issues,...
The motility of your small intestines is important to decrease the overgrowth of bacteria in your system.
In this video, Dr. Thoma shares more about the small intestines and the importance of fiber and water to improve the motility of your digest
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