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Thyroid Awareness Month

Posted on January 25, 2019 by nwahealth in Awareness, Health and Wellness


Thyroid Cancer is the Fastest Growing Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer has tripled over the last three decades, making it the fastest-growing cancer. The Thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower front of the neck. It produces hormones that enter the bloodstream and affect the metabolism, heart, brain, muscles, and liver and keep the body functioning properly and effectively.

The estimates for cases of Thyroid cancer have increased since 2017, and rates are higher for women than men. Women account for nearly three-quarters of thyroid cases. The exact cause is unknown. Some research has indicated that better imaging technology has caused the increase.  “Much of this rise appears to be the result of the increased use of thyroid ultrasound, which can detect small thyroid nodules that might not otherwise have been found in the past,” The American Cancer Society says.


What are the signs or symptoms related to thyroid cancer?

A lump in the neck

Swelling in the neck

Pain in the front of the neck

Hoarseness or other voice changes

Trouble swallowing

Trouble breathing

A Constant cough


How can you protect yourself?   Here are five steps to performing a self-exam

  1. Hold a mirror in your hand, focussing on the lower front area of your neck, above the collarbones and below the voice box
  2. While focusing on this area in the mirror, tip your head back.
  3. Take a sip of water and swallow.
  4. Look at your neck while you swallow. Check for bulges or protrusions ( don’t confuse the Adam’s Apple with the Thyroid gland).
  5. If you see any bulges or protrusions you might have an enlarged thyroid gland or a thyroid nodule. Give your physician a call for an evaluation.

 

Thyroid Cancer has a higher survival rate than most cancers. Early detection is key and can help open up more treatment options. It is estimated that 15 million American

have undiagnosed thyroid problems. You can have your thyroid checked with a thyroid-stimulating hormone test, a blood test that can determine whether

the gland is functioning as it should.

 

 

 

 


Thyroid Testing and Management

Dr. Josh Rowden

Dr. Rowden has developed a Thyroid Program to help patients who have been battling thyroid symptoms. This program is designed to help manage these symptoms naturally. With proper lab testing, including all of the necessary tests, Dr. Rowden can determine what the proper steps would be to improve your overall health. this program will consist of testing, essential supplementation, as well as any therapies, nutritional counseling, and dietary changes recommended for a full recovery. This is a very successful program truly designed to fit your personal needs.

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Why Choose Chiropractic Care/ Thyroid Conditions

Posted on February 15, 2018 by nwahealth in Uncategorized

Why would someone with a Thyroid Condition CHOOSE Chiropractic Care?

You must be wondering, why in the world would I need to see a Chiropractor if I have thyroid issues…

First of all, What is a thyroid disorder and better yet what does your thyroid even do?

Your thyroid is located above the Adam’s apple, your thyroid produces thyroid hormone (TH), which regulates, among other things, your body’s temperature, metabolism and heart. WOW!!! The thyroid-that little gland does all that? Yes, it does.

In healthy people, the thyroid makes just the right amounts of two hormones, T3 and T4. These hormones have important actions throughout the body. Most importantly, they regulate many aspects of our metabolism, affecting how many calories we burn how warm we feel, how much we weigh… and our general well being.

IN SHORT, THE THYROID “RUNS” OUR METABOLISM- IT’S LITERALLY THE “GAS PEDAL” OF THE BODY.

In today’s world, people are uneducated as to what a Chiropractor does. Chiropractors are much more than just cracking backs. When it comes to Thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, Chiropractors are about balancing the nervous system. And the nervous system innervates every cell and tissue in the body. So, there happens to be “interference” with the nerves which innervate the thyroid gland, then this possibly can result in malfunctioning of the thyroid gland.

If your thyroid is under or over active, things can start to go wrong. If it is sluggish, it produces too little TH; amped- up and it produces too much. So, what exactly causes this gland to go erratic? There are a lot of things that can cause it to go haywire.. Such as, an autoimmune attack, pregnancy, stress, nutritional deficiencies, toxins in the environment and it could even be genetics. Therefore, because the thyroid hormones extend across the body- from brain to bowels- it is difficult to diagnose a thyroid disorder.

If someone has a nervous system that is out of balance, since the nervous system controls the immune system, then this person very well might have an immune system that is out of balance as well. As a result this weakened immune system, the person will be more likely to develop a chronic infection, which in turn can trigger an autoimmune response. Or it could be a nervous system imbalance which could be making the person more susceptible to the effects of stress, which in turn can cause leaky gut, which in turn can cause an autoimmune thyroid condition.

Symptoms that you could be experiencing with a thyroid condition:

  • You’re tired, completely exhausted
  • Mood Changes/Mood Swings, despression and anxiety
  • Your appetite and taste buds have changed
  • Your brain feels fuzzy
  • Your bowels are unpredictable
  • You have dry skin, brittle nails and excessive hair loss
  • You have pain in your extremities and/or muscles
  • You have high blood pressure
  • You may be experiencing chills- cold hands and feet, feeling cold when others are not, body temperature could be consistently below 98.5
  • Maybe your neck feels funny
  • You’re experiencing sleep issues
  • Your hair maybe thinning or falling out
  • You have high cholesterol
  • You have gained weight, inability to lose weight
  • Hormone imbalances such as PMS, irregular periods, infertility, low sex drive
  • You could be feeling down

 

Have you currently been on medication for a thyroid condition? Still feeling the same after years of medication? Been to the doctor with any of the following signs and symptoms and still no answers?

Fed up with no ANSWERS…

Dr. Josh Rowden is also fed up!

“It is a disturbing trend that I observe concerning the management of thyroid conditions.. -the disturbing trend: most thyroid sufferers are managed EXACTLY the same! This really bothers me because I understand from my KNOWLEDGE of NEUROLOGY that no two people react the same… especially with the endocrine dysfunction.”

-Dr. Josh Rowden

So… The real question is: Why would you not seek Chiropractic Care?

We can support and manage your thyroid condition naturally and you may not need any medication at all. Don’t get us wrong, OUR OFFICE will NEVER tell you to stop taking your current medications. NWA Health Solutions actually work WITH your PCP to get you feeling better as quickly as possible. How?

We use very specific blood tests, which may include any or all of the following, depending on the individual. Here at NWA Health Solutions, we want to see your blood work, our Doctors want to dig deep into the root of your issue. 

  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)- Usually what a PCP will test for
  • Free T3
  • Free T4
  • Thyroid Antibodies (TGB & TPO)
  • Reverse T3
  • Total T4
  • Free Thyroxine Index (FTI)
  • Resin T3 Uptake
  • Complete Metabolic Profile (CMP)
  • Lipid Panel
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ differential
  • Urinalysis

We also test to see if you have an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is where your immune system attacks a particular area of the body (like the thyroid, for instance), so we test for specific thyroid antibodies to determine if YOU suffer from an autoimmune thyroid disease.

We can also check for gluten antibodies, myelin (fatty sheath around the nerves) antibodies, cerebellar (back part of the brain controlling balance, coordinated movement, and spinal muscles) antibodies.

Additionally we can test your adrenal glads (small glads on top of the kidners)via an Adrenal Stress Index (ASI), as many thyroid sufferers also suffer from adrenal problems.

How does consulting with NWA Health Solutions work?

Every new client we work with begins with a case review and consultation. When you schedule your case review and consultation, we will send you our comprehensive case history and dietary and nutritional questionnaire. This allows us to learn everything about your case and your history.

During the initial consultation we are going to thoroughly discuss your case and talk about the dietary, lifestyle and supplemental changes we can make immediately to make a positive impact on your condition.

We are also going to discuss the specific lab tests that will give us the specific information needed to uncover the causes of your condition.

Then we will make VERY specific lifestyle, nutrition and supplemental changes according to the results of your labs, custom tailored to your EXACT NEEDS.

Usually we will prescribe you a series of diet, lifestyle and supplemental changes and then schedule another consultation in the future. This will allow us to review your progress, review your most recent lab findings and move onto the next phase of care.

We can work together to truly support and manage your condition. Just remember that this takes time and we are going to take the necessary steps to help you reach your goals.

 

Patients want ANSWERS… -We give them SOLUTIONS!!

 

 

 

 

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Why Choose Chiropractic Care?

Posted on February 12, 2018 by nwahealth in Clinic General News, Health and Wellness

 

 

 

WHY CHOOSE CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

For us here at NWA Health Solutions, we are finding it is so rare that people know everything Chiropractors can do and treat. EDUCATION is key and teaching others about what we do is something we are going to strive to do. Here at NWA Health Solutions we don’t just crack backs. Our Doctors here do so much more than adjustments and we are here to educate you on all our services. Over the next several weeks we are going to discuss different health issues and concerns and how a person experiencing these can benefit from Chiropractic Care. 

Why Choose Chiropractic Care for a Thyroid disorder

Why Choose Chiropractic Care for Nutritional/Weight Loss

Why Choose Chiropractic Care for Diabetes

Why Choose Chiropractic Care for ADHD

Why Choose Chiropractic Care for Crohn’s Disease/IBS

First of all, what is a Chiropractor? It is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Doctors of Chiropractic practice hands-on, drug-free approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. Every Chiropractor is different and can do different treatments depending on their level of training and education.  

 

Why Patients Come to NWA Health Solutions

The goal of chiropractic is to treat the origin of a condition, not the symptoms of a condition.  Chiropractors get to the root of the problem; why does this condition exist?  This approach is very different than that of a medical doctor.  Today’s medicine treats symptoms that are associated with certain conditions, whereas chiropractors figure out where those symptoms originate from and treat the underlying condition.  There are many conditions that chiropractic can treat without drugs or surgery.  There are also many conditions that are not directly treated by chiropractic but are indirectly affected.

We can help anyone that walk through our doors!

We have Solutions for your questions!

 

 

 NWA Health Solution Programs:

 

SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY PROGRAM

Our Spinal Decompression Therapy Program is a proven method of treatment for herniated disc, bulging disc, sciatic pain, and more. This program is designed specifically to heal the low back, not just mask the pain. Taking pain medication or undergoing risky spinal surgery is not the only option for low back pain. We treat the underlying conditions present in the low back, not just the symptoms.

Decompression Therapy works with the vertebrae, inter-vertebral discs and spinal nerves traveling up and down the spine. It is designed to traction the spine, decompressing the vertebrae, allowing the discs to pull in more oxygen and nutrients. By applying traction to the vertebrae in the low back, they allow the discs to act like a vacuum and draw the bulge/herniation back into the disc. This is the number one way to treat a disc bulge without surgery.

 

THYROID PROGRAM

Dr. Rowden has developed a Thyroid Program to help patients who have been battling thyroid symptoms. This program is designed to help manage those symptoms naturally. With proper lab testing, including all of the necessary tests, Dr. Rowden can determine what the proper steps would be to improve your overall health. The program will consist of testing, essential supplementation, as well as any therapies, nutritional counseling, and dietary changes recommended for a full recovery. This is a very successful program truly designed to fit your personal needs.

 

WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

Our goal with this program is to help guide you in the right direction with diet, exercise, and lifestyle. We address your daily food intake, daily activity, and current environment. The goal is to help you realize bad habits that you have created in your life. Once identified and removed, weight loss is almost always a much appreciated side effect! It includes 3 office visits, pH testing, supplements, specific nutritional guidelines, and exercise details tailored to each individual.

 

EXTREMITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM

This program is specialized in extremity health. If you have a shoulder or knee, for example, that tend to be a hindrance in your life, then this program is for you! It includes an adjustment, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, interferential, vibration therapy, arthrostim, spinal mechanical traction, and therapeutic exercise.

 

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

Our Monthly Maintenance Program is for the patient who wants a spinal check-up once a week. This program is a special rate for one office visit per week, for four weeks!

 

HORMONE IMBALANCE PROGRAM

This has always been a passion of Dr. Sarah Morter Rowden’s. After completing many hours of research and seminars, Dr. Sarah’s knowledge in this area is very extensive. This topic hits close to home for Dr. Sarah, as she has many people near and dear to her heart experiencing severe complications of hormone imbalance. Hormone imbalance affects men and women. For women, an imbalance can be contributing to infertility or complicating phases of menopause. Please consider this all-natural approach to healing your body from the inside out. Symptoms you may be experiencing:

Fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, foggy memory, infertility, excessive bleeding, headaches, excessive cramping, painful cycles, irritability, anxiety, acne, decreased sex drive, mood swings, uterine fibroids, sweet cravings, cystic ovaries, low thyroid, depression, excessive emotions, hair loss

 

 WELLNESS PROGRAM

This program is for anyone looking to really work through some emotional/stressful situations in their life. Sometimes we know we need a better balance, but don’t know how to go about it. That is exactly what the Wellness Program is for! It includes an intense BEST adjustment, spinal adjustment, Oxygen Therapy with Mechanical Traction.

 

 

Lab Analysis – Simple, yet effective lab testing is a great way to learn more about how your body is functioning. If you feel like something is just “not right”, then you might want to consider running a few lab panels and determining what is going on inside your body. Our lab analysis includes hormone panels, food intolerance panels, adrenal stress index (chronic stress), thyroid panels and more.

Neurological Therapies – A variety of therapies focused on balancing both lobes of your brain. These therapies are designed to strengthen the weak side of your brain, as well as your body, and even your eyes!

Physical Therapies – Activities created to strengthen your postural muscles, as well as major muscle groups. We use therapeutic resistance bands, exercise balls, wobble boards, and more to regain the strength in each muscle group.

Adjustments – Spinal Alignment is an integral part of overall health! By allowing Dr. Rowden to remove any misalignments, you are improving your health, and preventing deterioration at the same time!

Nutritional Consult – Dr. Rowden now provides Nutritional Consulting for her patients. If you are unsure of what changes to make in your diet, or just need a little guidance in supplements, please contact Dr. Rowden. What you put in your body, determines what your body puts out!

 

 

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January: Thyroid Awareness Month

Posted on January 25, 2018 by nwahealth in Awareness, Health and Wellness

 

January is also known for being Thyroid Awareness Month. Dr. Josh specializes in getting to the bottom of your thyroid issues. What is a thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower front of the neck. The thyroid’s job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone helps the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working as they should.

 

Have you been on medication and not feeling any different? Does fatigue drag you down day after day? Do you have brain fog, weight gain, chills, or hair loss? Or is the opposite true for you: Are you often revved up, sweaty, or anxious? Your thyroid gland could be to blame. This great regulator of body and mind sometimes goes haywire, particularly in women. Getting the right treatment is critical to feel your best and avoid serious health problems. Thyroid Hormone is very important for normal cardiovascular function. When there is not enough thyroid hormone, neither the heart nor the blood vessels can function normally.


Dr. Rowden has developed a Thyroid Program to help patients who have been battling thyroid symptoms. This program is designed to help manage those symptoms naturally. With proper lab testing, including all of the necessary tests, Dr. Rowden can determine what the proper steps would be to improve your overall health. The program will consist of testing, essential supplementation, as well as any therapies, nutritional counseling, and dietary changes recommended for a full recovery. This is a very successful program truly designed to fit your personal needs.

 

 

 

For the month of January we are offering a FREE thyroid evaluation and consultation. (Free X-Rays if needed)

Offer Ends January 31, 2018

 

 

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Are You Enjoying Life To Its Fullest?

Posted on October 11, 2016 by nwahealth in Clinic General News

Drs. Josh and Sarah Rowden invite you to our next FREE dinner seminar on how we specialize in chronic fatigue and thyroid care, the natural way!

Suffering from the following symptoms: chronic stress, low energy, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, or hair loss?

Learn how we can help manage your symptoms naturally with no drugs, surgery or injections.

2 experts, 1 night! October 18th at 6:30pm. As a bonus, all attendees will receive 20% off all lab testing!

Reserve your seat today – 479-636-1324.

ChronicFatigue

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July Free Dinner Seminar Series!

Posted on June 29, 2016 by nwahealth in Events/Seminars

Kalendereintrag Seminar

Join us in the month of July for our FREE dinner seminar series!

July 12 – “Managing Neck and Back Pain Without Drugs, Injections or Surgery!”
July 26 – “Managing a Malfunctioning Thyroid – the Natural Way!”

Both seminars are from 6:30-7:30pm and will be at 5300 South Southern Hills Court
in Rogers. Please call 479-636-1324 to reserve your seat today!

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