Voortmann Chiropractic & Natural Body Restoration

12/26/2025

A recent study published in PLOS Medicine shows that carrageenan, a common food additive in dairy alternatives, deli meats, and some plant-based products, increases the risk of breast cancer by 32%. It triggers chronic inflammation in the gut, disrupting the microbiome and weakening the protective mucus barrier. This leads to the activation of inflammatory pathways that promote tumor growth and increase cancer susceptibility. The findings highlight the potential health risks of food additives and their role in cancer development.

12/26/2025

Recent research shows that paper coffee cups release over 25,000 microplastic particles into your coffee, along with toxic chemicals like fluoride, chloride, BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals such as lead. These harmful substances leach into the drink as the plastic lining of the cup breaks down under heat. Starbucks, along with other brands, uses these single-use cups, unknowingly exposing consumers to serious health risks. Microplastics have been linked to reproductive, digestive, and respiratory issues, as well as potential cancers. Even more concerning is lead exposure, a neurotoxin that can cause irreversible damage to the brain, kidney, and other organs. The other chemicals in the cups are also carcinogenic, making this an ongoing public health issue.

12/22/2025

Mrs Mary Santa 🤶 Claus stopped by to let Dr V know that she is so happy 😊that her bone density results have improved by taking her calcium supplements.

12/22/2025

https://theamericanchiropractor.com/article/2025/11/1/part-1-of-a-series-sugar-public-enemy-1

I TRAVELED AROUND THE COUNTRY with Dr. Perry Bard and our sons, Dr. Jason Kaplan and Dr. Devin Bard, talking with over 250 doctors in 46 states about decompression, neuropathy, and knee problems. We noticed that there is a common denominator with nutrition regarding the healing of all of those areas...

12/22/2025

Wednesday December 24 (Closed) Holiday Hours!!
Thursday, December 25 (Closed)
Friday, December 26 (Closed)
Monday December 29-SALES only
Wednesday December 31- OPEN
Thursday, January 1 (Closed)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

12/19/2025

Veggie Wreath 🥦 🌟

12/18/2025

Protein-Rich Christmas Desserts -No Protein Powder

Gingerbread Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Cups
Mix ¾ cup thick Greek yogurt + ¼ cup cream cheese + 1½ tbsp honey + ½ tsp gingerbread spice + ½ tsp vanilla; layer over ¼ cup crushed biscuits and chill 30 min.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Melt ½ cup dark chocolate, stir in ¼ cup natural peanut butter + 2 tbsp honey + 2 tbsp milk; spread and chill 30 min.

Eggnog Panna Cotta (High-Protein)
Heat 1 cup milk with ¼ cup Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp honey + ¼ tsp nutmeg; dissolve 1 tsp gelatin, pour into cups, chill 2 hrs.

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Blend 1 cup cottage cheese + 2 tbsp cocoa powder + 2 tbsp maple syrup + 2 tbsp milk until smooth; chill 15 min.

Festive High-Protein Rice Pudding
Simmer 1 cup cooked rice with 1 cup milk + ¼ cup Greek yogurt + ¼ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg for 5–7 min.

12/16/2025

Christmas Gift Ideas at Voortmann Chiropractic & Natural Body Restoration
*EMF Harmony Products - Protection from EMF’s
*Nutrition Response Visits
*5 min Pain Patch
*Gift Certificate
*Mechanical Massage Chair Gift Certificate
*Organic Soaps, Creams, Shampoos
*Essential Oils
*Foam Roller
*Biomat sessions
*Ionic Detox Footbaths
*TENS Unit
*Massage by Christine 641-323-2284

12/16/2025

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🎄 Christmas Stress Is Real — Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You (and How Nutrition Response Testing Helps)

Christmas stress is real 🎄✨
Even the most joyful season can quietly overload your body — late nights, sugary treats, endless errands, extra expectations, and emotional pressure.

If you’re feeling:
• tired
• overwhelmed
• foggy
• inflamed
• anxious
• or constantly on the edge of getting sick…

It’s not “just the holidays.”
There are very real physiological reasons your body feels this way.

✨ 1. Stress Hormones Spike (Cortisol Overload)

When you’re rushing or overwhelmed, your body releases cortisol — the stress hormone.
But during the holiday season, cortisol doesn’t get a break.

High cortisol can:
• weaken your immune system
• interrupt sleep
• deplete vitamins and minerals
• cause irritability
• raise inflammation
• drain energy

✨ 2. Your Nervous System Gets Stuck in “Survival Mode”

Your body switches from rest-and-digest to fight-or-flight.
When this happens, your body prioritizes survival over healing.

This affects:
• digestion
• hormones
• mood
• skin
• clarity
• metabolism

This is why even “happy stress” can take a toll.

✨ 3. Sugar, Snacks & Late Nights Add Internal Stress

Holiday treats and disrupted routines spike blood sugar and slow your immune response.
After sugary snacks, your immune system can be suppressed for several hours — making it easier to get sick.

✨ 4. Your Body Uses Up Critical Nutrients Faster

Stress rapidly depletes:
• B vitamins
• vitamin C
• magnesium
• zinc
• antioxidants
• essential fatty acids

These nutrients are key for immunity, mood, and energy — which is why you feel drained when you’re stressed.

💚 So Where Does Nutrition Response Testing Fit In?

While the holidays stress your body from many angles, your symptoms don’t always tell the whole story.
Nutrition Response Testing helps identify what your specific body is struggling with.

Here’s how it helps during Christmas stress:

🔍 1. Identifies Your Most Stressed Organs

Holiday stress doesn’t affect everyone the same.
NRT helps pinpoint whether your stress is hitting hardest in your:
• adrenals
• liver
• digestion
• thyroid
• immune system
• nervous system

This gives clarity — not guessing.

🧪 2. Shows Which Nutrients Your Body Is Missing

Because stress depletes nutrients so quickly, NRT helps determine which ones your body needs right now, such as:
• adrenal support
• immune support
• minerals
• digestive support
• omega supplements
• detox support

This helps restore balance more efficiently.

⚖️ 3. Helps Detox Stress Hormones Naturally

If your body is overloaded, NRT helps identify what detox pathways need help — especially liver and lymph.
Supporting these pathways helps clear stress hormones and inflammation faster.

🌬️ 4. Helps Your Body Switch Back to Calm Mode

By supporting the nervous system naturally, your body can move from fight-or-flight back into rest-and-heal, where real recovery happens.

💫 5. Helps You Feel More Balanced, Present & Energized

When your body is supported, you can:
✔ sleep better
✔ stay well
✔ maintain energy
✔ feel calmer
✔ avoid burnout
✔ enjoy the season

Your body isn’t asking for perfection — it’s asking for support.
Give yourself nourishment, small moments of quiet, and the right guidance so you can show up fully this holiday season. 💚✨

Call 641-357-4499 Today!