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Branson Chiropractor
(417) 545-3635
574 State Hwy 248 #4, Branson, MO 65616
What is REALLY Going on with Your Thyroid?!
Let's talk about how to evaluate your thyroid... I talk to people all day long all over the country who know or suspect they have a...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Feb 13, 20234 min read


Putting to Rest the "Calories In, Calories" theory for Weight Loss - and What to Do Instead
So, I see a TON of people (almost everyone who comes to see) who want or need to lose weight. I'm not talking about a few pounds to fit...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Feb 6, 20233 min read


What is that pain in my butt?
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome or GTPS for short is pain on the outside of your hip on our around that bony bump on the outside of...
Tim St. Onge
Feb 1, 20232 min read


A Treatment For Sciatica
It goes something like this . . . Me (I’m the doctor, BTW): Hi Mary. What brings you in to the office today? Mary (Names have been...
Tim St. Onge
Jan 25, 20233 min read


Do You Love Chocolate?
If you are like me, you love chocolate! In fact, if I am not careful, it can be my downfall! But, the good news is that if you can...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Chronic Knee Pain Treatment
Chronic knee pain can be caused by a number of different structures in the knee, from a torn meniscus to a chronically inflamed patellar...
Tim St. Onge
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Keeping your Immune System Healthy
This time of year, I see people running around with all kinds of stuff: Colds, the flu, various viruses, etc. So I thought it was a...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Jan 17, 20234 min read


Weight Loss and the Thyroid
So, This is a big enough topic that I could write a book (and I might!), but for now I wanted to write a blog article on this because...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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[NEW] Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Plantar Fasciitis is chronic pain on the bottom of your foot that tends to get worse when you get up to walk after sitting for a while or...
Tim St. Onge
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Your Thyroid and Acid Reflux
You might be reading this title, thinking... What?! How are those related. I have (or think I have an issue with my thyroid) and I also...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Jan 5, 20233 min read


What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain in the bottom of the foot that tends to get worse after getting up to walk and then will...
Tim St. Onge
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Why New Year's Resolutions are Often doomed to FAIL (and how you can succeed!)
It’s that time of year again… New Starts, Goals, Resolutions… But, what is the difference between a Resolution and a PLAN? Statistically,...
Tim St. Onge
Jan 2, 20233 min read


The Thyroid and Gut Bacterial Balance (or Imbalance)
We have probably all heard about the importance of a healthy bacterial balance in the gut. It's the driving reason behind the use of...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Dec 19, 20223 min read


Thyroid and Gut Health: Constipation and Slow Transit Time
Did you know that there is a connection between your Thyroid and the Health of your Digestive system or gut? There absolutely is! In...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Dec 12, 20223 min read


How can I have a Thyroid problem if my labs are all "Normal?"
How can you have a thyroid problem if you have been evaluated and told “Everything looks fine”? You have probably even had lab work done...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
You wake up in the morning . . . get out of bed and head to the bathroom to relieve yourself. BUT your first three steps send a tearing...
Tim St. Onge
Dec 6, 20222 min read


What does the Liver have to do with the Thyroid?!
I am so glad you asked! I have many conversations per week about the thyroid. Most people that reach out to me suspect they have a...
Tim St. Onge
Dec 5, 20223 min read


How to Keep Yourself Healthy during the Holiday Season
You might be reading this after a long Thanksgiving weekend of eating pie, rolls, casserole, and other things that might not be...
Tim St. Onge
Nov 28, 20224 min read


Why on Earth Would I take a Cold Shower?!
Why would I take a cold shower?! That is a great question! It seems like a crazy and miserable thing to do. But, the benefits largely...

Dr. Jeni St. Onge
Nov 16, 20223 min read


Just Breathe!
It seems so silly that we would have to have a conversation about breathing, but I actually have this conversation almost every day! It...
Tim St. Onge
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Alcohol, Hormones, and Gut Health: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Discover how alcohol affects hormone balance, gut health, and metabolism—and why a short break can reveal powerful changes in energy and digestion.


The Truth About Stevia — A Functional Medicine Perspective
Is Stevia a safe alternative to sweeteners or sugar? Sweeteners are everywhere in today’s food supply, and one of the most common questions we hear from patients is: “Is stevia a healthy alternative to sugar?” At Thrive Functional Health, we do support the use of plant-based sweeteners such as stevia, monk fruit, and small amounts of honey , when used intentionally and in moderation. But understanding why we make that recommendation—and how stevia differs from artificial swe


Snapping Hip: A Common and Often Harmless Condition
If you’ve ever felt or heard a snapping sensation in your hip while walking, rising from a chair, or swinging your leg, you may have experienced what’s known as Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS) . While the noise or feeling can be surprising—and at times annoying—it’s usually a benign and common musculoskeletal phenomenon that affects many people, especially adolescents, dancers, athletes, and those who engage in repetitive leg movements. What Is Snapping Hip Syndrome? Snapping hi
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