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Back To Health Wellness Center in Grand Junction, CO provides Optimal Health The Affordable Way. We offer Chiropractic care, Red Light Therapy, Functional Medicine and Cutting edge Health Information Online! Dr. Daniel Lonquist has over 30 years of experience helping people improve their health. We work with those recovering from injuries or just wanting to optimize their health.

Quick gut clarity:Prebiotics = the fibers that feed beneficial bacteria.Probiotics = live microorganisms (strain matters...
03/29/2026

Quick gut clarity:

Prebiotics = the fibers that feed beneficial bacteria.
Probiotics = live microorganisms (strain matters).

Most people do better starting with food:
• oats
• beans
• berries
• onions/garlic (if tolerated)
• cooked/cooled potatoes or rice

Gut health is strategic, not random.

Save this for the next time you feel overwhelmed by gut advice.

03/27/2026

Quick gut health fact:

A probiotic is not just ‘a probiotic.’

Officially, probiotics are live microorganisms that provide a health benefit when taken in adequate amounts.

But not every product labeled ‘probiotic’ has proven benefits.

The strain matters. The dose matters.

And even the label can be misleading if it doesn’t tell you how many live organisms are still present by the end of shelf life.

So don’t just buy the bottle with the biggest number on it.

Be strategic.

If you want help knowing what’s actually worth using for your gut, book a Clarity Call and I’ll help you sort through it.

https://drlonquist.com/clarity-call

B12 can be a hidden reason for fatigue and brain fog.Consider testing if you have:• persistent fatigue• brain fog• numbn...
03/27/2026

B12 can be a hidden reason for fatigue and brain fog.

Consider testing if you have:
• persistent fatigue
• brain fog
• numbness/tingling
• low appetite or poor digestion

Higher risk groups can include:
• people on long-term acid blockers
• people on metformin
• older adults
• low animal-food intake

If symptoms persist, don’t guess.

Look deeper.

03/25/2026

Here’s one reason “mystery fatigue” can be tricky...

B12 deficiency can build slowly over time.

Low B12 may show up as fatigue, anemia, brain fog, or even numbness and tingling.

And symptoms don’t always show up right away.

B12 absorption is also more complicated than people think.

It depends on healthy digestion and something called intrinsic factor.

Plus, some medications can affect B12 status over time.

So if someone is tired and not feeling right, don’t just guess.

This is why testing and deeper evaluation matter.

A lot of people chase the ‘perfect’ supplement…while missing the basics.Protein provides building blocks for:• tissue re...
03/25/2026

A lot of people chase the ‘perfect’ supplement…
while missing the basics.

Protein provides building blocks for:

• tissue repair
• enzymes
• immune support
• healthy metabolism

If you’re not recovering well, feel weak, or struggle with cravings—start here.

Simple goal:
Include a protein source at each meal.

Save this if you want your plan to actually work.

03/23/2026

Here is a Tiny nutrient with a huge job list:

Zinc.

Zinc is involved in hundreds of enzymes and plays important roles in immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, wound healing, and cell signaling.

It even affects your sense of taste.

That’s a lot for one mineral.

Here’s the practical point:

if you’re trying to heal, recover, or support immune health, you can’t ignore the basics.

And one more tip — more isn’t always better.

High-dose zinc for too long can create imbalances, including copper issues.

So the goal is targeted support, not random mega dosing.

If inflammation is high, weight loss gets harder.Try this simple anti-inflammatory plate formula:• Protein (palm-sized)•...
03/23/2026

If inflammation is high, weight loss gets harder.

Try this simple anti-inflammatory plate formula:

• Protein (palm-sized)
• 2 colors of veggies
• Fiber (beans, lentils, or a whole-food carb)
• Healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, nuts)

Keep it simple.

Repeat what works.

Save this for your next meal.

If you eat stressed, you digest stressed.Try this 60-second reset before meals:1) Put your phone away2) Take 5 slow nasa...
03/22/2026

If you eat stressed, you digest stressed.

Try this 60-second reset before meals:

1) Put your phone away
2) Take 5 slow nasal breaths
3) Relax your shoulders + jaw

This supports ‘rest and digest’ signaling.

Simple habit.
Big impact.

Save this and try it at your next meal.

03/20/2026

Here’s a simple health tip that can improve digestion today:

Digestion starts in your mouth, not your stomach.

When you chew, saliva starts breaking down starches, and that helps prepare your food for the rest of digestion.

Then your stomach, pancreas, liver, and small intestine all do their part to break food down and absorb nutrients.

So if you’re eating fast, distracted, or stressed, you may be making digestion harder before the food even gets to your stomach.

Try this:

Slow down and chew more thoroughly.

If you want a deeper gut and digestion plan, message me and I’ll point you toward a Clarity Call.

https://drlonquist.com/clarity-call

Quick thyroid reminder:Thyroid health is a system.It’s influenced by:• stress signals• inflammation• gut function• nutri...
03/20/2026

Quick thyroid reminder:

Thyroid health is a system.

It’s influenced by:

• stress signals
• inflammation
• gut function
• nutrient status
• sleep/circadian rhythm

That’s why symptoms alone can be misleading.
The goal is to look deeper and personalize.

Save this if thyroid has been on your mind.

03/18/2026

Here is a quick thyroid fact:

Your thyroid hormones T3 and T4 are literally made with iodine.

Iodine is an essential part of those hormones, and those hormones help regulate metabolic activity all over the body.

So if iodine is too low, your body may not have what it needs to produce thyroid hormone efficiently.

And here’s what’s interesting — your pituitary sends out TSH to help control thyroid hormone production and iodine uptake.

This is why thyroid health is never just one lab or one symptom. It’s a system. And the goal is balance — not too little, not too much.

Fiber isn’t just for regularity.It supports:• healthier blood sugar response• gut microbiome balance• better fullness af...
03/18/2026

Fiber isn’t just for regularity.

It supports:

• healthier blood sugar response
• gut microbiome balance
• better fullness after meals

Easy fiber upgrades:

• Add beans/lentils 3x/week
• Add berries daily
• Add chia or flax to a meal
• Build one big salad most days

Start small. Stay consistent.
Save this if weight loss has felt harder than it should.

Address

2470 Patterson Road Unit #3
Grand Junction, CO
81505

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 1pm
3pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 1pm
3pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 1pm
3pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19702579199

Website

https://drlonquist.com/clarity-call

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Back To Health Wellness Center in Grand Junction, CO provides Optimal Health The Affordable Way. Unlimited Chiropractic is $79/mth, $59/mth for a spouse and $10/mth for a child. Discounted massages for members. Chiropractor Dr. Lonquist has over 25 years of experience helping people improve their health. He is Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma, Certified Wellness Practitioner and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner,