Exercises for Back Pain: Back Extension back extension back pain exercises Apr 04, 2021

Dr. Thoma demonstrates back extensions to relieve lower back tension and pain.

Dr. Thoma is a functional medicine physician in Chesterfield Missouri.  His specialty is helping individuals identify the root cause of their health concerns. 

Together with his wife, Jennifer, they own...

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Do You Know How To Change the World? manage stress negative thoughts Mar 31, 2021

Everything we do has a ripple effect to the people around us, to the people around them, and so on. This ripple effect allows each of us to have an impact on the world based on our actions, and reactions.

I believe that building a resilience to stress, and to the negativity, offenses, and...

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Dealing With Leaky Gut and Related Issues gi enhance gut leaky gut micro flora enhance Mar 30, 2021

If you're having stomach issues and experiencing symptoms like inflammation, digestive issues, or foggy thoughts, you might consider whether or not you have a condition called leaky gut.

In this video, Dr. Thoma explains more about leaky gut, the symptoms, and some easy and effect ways to treat...

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Do You Need An Attitude Adjustment attitude behavior modification behaviors Mar 24, 2021

Have you ever thought you wanted to change you attitude, with an attitude adjustment, but didn't seem to be able to make the changes you wanted?

In this video, Jennifer shares the critical component to changing your attitude and giving yourself an attitude adjustment. More than just willpower...

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Avoiding Skin Conditions Caused by Travel fungus rash skin skin conditions travel Mar 23, 2021

With Spring Break coming up, and travel restrictions lifting, Dr Thoma shares his advice for avoiding skin conditions while you travel.  

Being aware of the differences between your normal environment, and other locations you may visit is important...staying clean and healthy is a...

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All Things Stress Interview chronic stress manage stress stress management Mar 17, 2021

In this recent interview with Melissa May, Jennifer answers questions about stress, mindfulness, and meditation, while also sharing ideas on upgrading your limiting beliefs and unwanted behaviors. Take a listen as two moms share all things stress, and stress management.

Dr. Thoma is a...

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Allergies After Traveling aller quench allergies travel Mar 16, 2021

Are you like many of my patients who seem to have no allergies while they are traveling, but have symptoms as soon as they return home?

In this video, Dr. Thoma discusses why this happens, and what you can do to make sure that your allergies don't return with a vengeance after you travel.

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Cultivating New Neural Pathways habits neural pathway neurology Mar 10, 2021

If you want to change a behavior, respond in a different way, or create a new habit, you must cultivate a new neural pathway.

While this may sound complicated, it's actual a very realistic goal that will make a drastic impact.

So what is a neural pathway, and how will creating a new one help...

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What is SIBO? digestion digestive issues gi enhance gut gut health micro flora enhance monolaurin fuel sibo Mar 09, 2021

Have you been told you have SIBO but don't know what that means?  Or, have you been having digestion, and other health issues like anxiety, that seem to be connected to your gut?

In this video, Dr. Thoma discusses Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth, also known as SIBO.  He covers the...

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Employee Stress: Starting a Conversation Without Getting Too Personal employees manage stress reduce stress Mar 02, 2021

If you manage employees, particularly through difficult times like this pandemic, you might realize you need to have some difficult conversations with your employees about their stress, and the impact it has on their work.

In this video, I share my thoughts on these difficult conversations, and...

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Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) & Travel monolaurin fuel probiotics sibo small intestinal bacteria overgrowth travel Mar 02, 2021

If you've recently traveled and are now struggling with gut and stomach issues, it's possible that you've encountered small intestinal bacteria overgrowth, also known as SIBO.

In this video, Dr. Thoma discusses SIBO, how travel might impact it, and what to do if you think you have SIBO.

Dr....

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Employee Stress: Talking About Balance balance employees manage stress stress management Feb 24, 2021

Are your employees stressed out about work/life balance?

In this video, I share my thoughts on understanding the situational diversity of your employees and being open to discussing their challenges and stress. I recommend a few ways to help your employees navigate this type of stress, including...

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