Thrive Chiropractic + Wellness Center

Thrive Chiropractic + Wellness Center Striving everyday to serve God by serving others. We're here to help each person reach their goals, not just in health but in LIFE! WHAT IS NUCCA?

NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association), practiced by only a small number of doctors worldwide, is a chiropractic technique that gently corrects and aligns the entire spine without any popping, twisting or cracking of the neck or back. Because we correct the entire spine, and not just the problem areas, the body is able to stay corrected for longer periods of time, allowing for better recovery. http://uppercervicalawareness.com

http://nucca.org

http://ucrf.org

November always reminds me to slow down and look around at the people who make life meaningful. And here at Thrive, that...
11/10/2025

November always reminds me to slow down and look around at the people who make life meaningful. And here at Thrive, that’s all of you. 🤎

This month, we’re focusing on two things:

#1 - Giving Back
We’re collecting non-perishable food items to support local families. Every time you donate, we’ll enter your name into our weekly wellness prize drawing. If you’re coming in soon, feel free to bring something along.

#2 - Sharing the Gift of Health
And for November only, current patients can share a Friends & Family New Patient Visit for $140 (normally $290). This includes a consultation, exam, and pre-adjustment x-rays.

This is something we rarely offer — it’s simply a way to make it easier for someone you care about to take that first step toward feeling better.

If someone in your life has been dealing with headaches, tension, stress, low energy, or just not feeling like themselves lately… this is for them.

They can call or text to schedule and just mention your name:
608-783-0384. Ends November 25.

I’m so thankful for this community and for the referrals that have built this practice. Truly — thank you. 🤎
— Dr. Pergande

🧠💤 Still tired, foggy, or struggling with stubborn weight… even though your labs are “normal”?It might be your thyroid —...
07/17/2025

🧠💤 Still tired, foggy, or struggling with stubborn weight… even though your labs are “normal”?

It might be your thyroid — and it might be getting missed.

In the last few months, I’ve run comprehensive thyroid labs on 13 patients…
👉 5 of them tested positive for Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune thyroid condition they didn’t even know they had.
👉 Others showed signs of subclinical hypothyroidism — thyroid dysfunction that doesn’t show up on standard tests.

Here’s the thing:
Most doctors only test TSH — and maybe T4.
But that’s just a small piece of the puzzle.

🔍 I run a full thyroid panel including:
✅ TSH
✅ Free T4 & Free T3
✅ Reverse T3
✅ TPO & TG antibodies (for Hashimoto’s)

This is how we uncover the real reason behind your symptoms — and create a plan to support your body from the inside out.

💬 If you’re ready to finally get answers, comment below or send me a message. We’ll walk you through the next steps.

Your symptoms aren’t in your head.
They’re in your labs — if you know where to look. 💛

’sHealth

Tired, shaky, snappy… but your labs are ‘normal’? This might be why. 😵‍💫Most people only talk about high blood sugar…But...
05/23/2025

Tired, shaky, snappy… but your labs are ‘normal’? This might be why. 😵‍💫

Most people only talk about high blood sugar…

But reactive hypoglycemia—aka your blood sugar crashing too low after eating—is often the first red flag of metabolic dysfunction. Especially in women.

Here’s what happens:

↪️You eat something high in carbs (maybe without enough protein or fat).
↪️Your blood sugar spikes fast → your body overcompensates with a surge of insulin → your blood sugar drops too low.

Cue the crash:
🔻 Shakiness
🔻 Brain fog
🔻 Anxiety
🔻 Irritability
🔻 Intense sugar cravings
🔻 Fatigue an hour or two after eating

And the worst part? This can happen even if your labs say your blood sugar is “normal.”

Fasting glucose doesn’t catch blood sugar variability. You can be “healthy” on paper while silently riding a glucose rollercoaster every single day.

The fix?

Start stabilizing your meals with:
✅ Protein first
✅ Fat + fiber for the slow burn
✅ Fewer naked carbs
✅ Nervous system regulation (yes, your stress response is part of this too)

💡 This isn’t about cutting carbs—it’s about teaching your body how to handle them better.
If you’ve ever said “I feel weird when I don’t eat every 2 hours”… this post was for you.

Do you have any of the above symptoms?

🧠🦶 It’s Neuropathy Awareness Week (May 4–10)!Numbness, tingling, burning, stabbing pain... Peripheral neuropathy affects...
05/06/2025

🧠🦶 It’s Neuropathy Awareness Week (May 4–10)!
Numbness, tingling, burning, stabbing pain... Peripheral neuropathy affects over 20 million Americans—and too often, they're told there's nothing that can be done besides taking meds like Gabapentin or Lyrica.

But that’s just not true. 💡

At Thrive Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we offer a natural, non-invasive Neuropathy Relief Program with a 90%+ success rate in qualifying patients. We help heal the nerves—not just mask the pain.

✨ Know someone struggling with nerve pain? Let them know there’s hope. We’re here to help.

📞 608-783-0384

Ever wake up already feeling drained—before the day even starts?No matter how much you sleep, drink coffee, or try to pu...
05/04/2025

Ever wake up already feeling drained—before the day even starts?

No matter how much you sleep, drink coffee, or try to push through…
your body feels heavy, slow, and unmotivated.

🚨 The truth?
It’s not just burnout.
It’s not laziness.
It’s not willpower.

👉 It’s your gut running on empty.

Your gut does more than digest food—it powers your energy system.

If it’s inflamed, imbalanced, or not absorbing nutrients properly, your body literally can’t create the fuel it needs to function.

Here’s what’s going on under the surface:

🔴 Your gut bacteria are depleted.
Your microbiome helps produce:
→ Neurotransmitters like dopamine (motivation) & serotonin (mood)
→ Nutrients like B12, iron, and CoQ10 (cellular energy)

When your gut bacteria are imbalanced:
❌ You get brain fog & slow thinking
❌ You lose motivation & focus
❌ You can’t absorb the nutrients your body needs to function

🔴 Your digestion is stealing energy instead of giving it.
If your gut can’t break down food properly, digestion becomes a drain on your energy instead of a source of it.

This leads to:
❌ Post-meal crashes
❌ Afternoon slumps
❌ Constant cravings & hunger

🔴 Inflammation is burning through your reserves.
Chronic gut inflammation is like a fire in your belly.
Your body puts all its energy toward putting out the flames—instead of fueling your brain, metabolism, or movement.

🔥 This is why even small tasks feel overwhelming.
🔥 Your body is already in overdrive.

If you feel tired, foggy, or like you're always running on fumes…
💡 It’s not in your head.
💡 It’s in your gut.

💬 Ever felt “lazy” when it was actually your body begging for help? Share below.

📲 Want to get to the root of your fatigue? DM me “GUT” to learn how my Gut Health Program can help you finally feel energized again.

🚗 Your body is like a car—you can’t ignore the warning lights forever. ⚠️Imagine you're driving and the "check engine" l...
05/02/2025

🚗 Your body is like a car—you can’t ignore the warning lights forever. ⚠️

Imagine you're driving and the "check engine" light turns on.

It’s tempting to brush it off. - “Probably nothing serious,” you think... and keep going.

But then, the engine starts making weird noises.
⚠️ It gets sluggish.
⚠️ Eventually, it breaks down—and now you’re stuck on the side of the road.

This is exactly what happens when we ignore our body’s warning signs.

Your symptoms are messages. Not inconveniences.

📌 Fatigue after meals? “Just stress.”
📌 Bloating every night? “Probably something I ate.”
📌 Mood swings or headaches? “I’ll power through it.”

👉 These seem manageable—until they’re not.

Left unaddressed, symptoms pile up into burnout:
❌ Digestive issues worsen
❌ Sleep becomes restless
❌ Energy tanks
❌ Small tasks feel overwhelming

This is your body’s version of breaking down—forcing you to finally stop and pay attention.

Just like your car needs regular maintenance, your body needs intentional care.

Start small with:
✅ Supporting cortisol & reducing stress
✅ Eating nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods
✅ Swapping intense workouts for restorative movement
✅ Nourishing your gut with prebiotics and fermented foods

These “small repairs” prevent bigger breakdowns.

Your body wants to heal. You just have to listen.

Choosing to ignore your symptoms leads to burnout.

Choosing to listen creates a path to resilience, relief, and balance.

🌟 It’s never too late to start taking care of you.

💬 Feel like your body’s warning lights are flashing?
Comment “I’m ready” if you’re ready to tune in and take action.

Are you aware of the importance of morning bowel movements? 💩Having a regular bowel movement in the morning is more impo...
05/01/2025

Are you aware of the importance of morning bowel movements? 💩

Having a regular bowel movement in the morning is more important than most people realize!

Your digestion works on a circadian rhythm, and cortisol naturally rises in the morning to help “wake up” your digestive system. That’s why your body is most ready to go shortly after you wake.

Morning movements are your body’s natural detox process—clearing out waste and toxins from the previous day and making room for better digestion, less bloating, and more energy.

Here’s why it matters:
✅ Supports daily detoxification
✅ Prevents bloating and sluggish digestion later in the day
✅ Reduces the risk of constipation
✅ Keeps your microbiome healthy and happy

Want to support a smooth morning bowel movement? Try these tips:

✨ Drink warm water first thing to rehydrate and jumpstart digestion
✨ Add lemon or apple cider vinegar for extra digestive support
✨ Eat fiber-rich foods like oats, berries, leafy greens & veggies
✨ Visit the bathroom at the same time each day to build a routine
✨ Move your body with gentle stretching or a short walk
✨ Add magnesium-rich foods like spinach, pumpkin seeds, or almonds
✨ Include probiotics and prebiotics to support your gut flora
✨ Avoid ultra-processed foods that can slow digestion
✨ Eat a gut-friendly breakfast with fiber, healthy fats & protein
✨ Practice deep breathing or meditation to reduce gut-slowing stress

Making this part of your daily self-care routine can help you feel lighter, more energized, and more in tune with your gut.

📌 Save this post to refer back to these tips!

💬 Do you have a favorite morning ritual that helps keep things moving? Drop it below!

📲 Want to get to the root of digestive issues like constipation or bloating? DM me “GUT” to learn about my Gut Health Program.

05/01/2025

Most people focus on skin & wrinkles when it comes to aging… but did you know your gut ages too? 👀

As you get older, your gut microbiome loses diversity, stomach acid production drops, and digestion slows down—leading to:

❌ You used to eat anything—now everything bloats you
❌ Your energy crashes mid-day, even if you slept well
❌ Your skin is changing—drier, duller, breaking out more often
❌ Your metabolism has slowed, and weight gain feels random

💡 The fix? Feed your gut the same way you’d care for your skin & body:
✅ Eat fiber & fermented foods to maintain microbiome diversity
✅ Support digestion with digestive bitters & stomach acid boosters
✅ Manage stress—because cortisol accelerates gut aging!

Your gut is either working for you or against you. Take care of it, and it will slow aging, boost energy, and keep you feeling your best. Ignore it? It will age you from the inside out.

💬 Have you noticed your digestion changing as you age?

Your gut symptoms are trying to tell you something—are you listening?Your body isn’t just randomly bloated, tired, or cr...
04/29/2025

Your gut symptoms are trying to tell you something—are you listening?

Your body isn’t just randomly bloated, tired, or craving sugar. Every symptom is a clue, pointing directly to what’s happening inside your gut. Instead of ignoring or masking these signals, let’s decode them.

👉 Swipe to see what your gut symptoms mean & how to fix them!

Your symptoms aren’t random. They’re messages. And when you address the root cause, your gut (and the rest of your body) will start to heal.

💬 Which one of these symptoms do you struggle with the most? Drop it below! ⬇️

📲 Struggling with gut symptoms that just won’t go away? DM me “GUT” to book a free discovery call and learn how we can get to the root cause together.

💊 Took antibiotics? Here’s how to restore your gut afterward. 👇Antibiotics can be lifesaving, but they come with a major...
04/28/2025

💊 Took antibiotics? Here’s how to restore your gut afterward. 👇

Antibiotics can be lifesaving, but they come with a major side effect—they wipe out your gut bacteria, both good and bad. If you’ve ever felt bloated, had random food sensitivities, or craved sugar like crazy after antibiotics… your gut is asking for help.

The good news? You CAN rebuild your gut—but you need to be intentional about it. Here’s a simple, step-by-step plan to get your microbiome back on track! (Swipe to see!)

💬 Have you ever struggled with gut issues after antibiotics? Drop a 💊 in the comments if you’ve been there!

04/27/2025

❌ It’s not your brain.
❌ It’s not your hormones.
❌ It’s not your metabolism.

It’s your gut. 🧠💡

Your gut health impacts everything:

✅ Mood – ~90% of your serotonin is made in the gut
✅ Weight – Your microbiome influences metabolism & fat storage
✅ Hormones – Gut imbalances = estrogen overload & cortisol chaos
✅ Cravings – Bad bacteria send signals to your brain demanding sugar
✅ Sleep – Gut inflammation disrupts melatonin & deep rest

👉 When your gut is off, everything is off.

Respect your gut, and it will respect you back.

💬 Have you noticed a connection between your gut and your mood, cravings, or energy? I’d love to hear it.

📲 Want help restoring balance? DM me “GUT” to learn about my Gut Health Program.

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Thrive Chiropractic and Wellness Center is unlike anywhere you have ever been. Dr. Pergande’s #1 priority is to help you achieve YOUR goals and not anybody else’s. Whether you are looking to have more energy, be sick less often, or have more vitality so that you can be a better parent, spouse, friend, and individual, the time to take your life back is NOW!

Our office utilizes a very gentle and specific chiropractic procedure called NUCCA. NUCCA (which stands for National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association), is a chiropractic technique that gently corrects and aligns the entire spine without any popping, twisting or cracking of the neck or back. Because we correct the entire spine, and not just the problem areas, the body is able to stay corrected for longer periods of time, allowing for better recovery.

http://www.lacrossenuccachiropractor.com http://uppercervicalawareness.com http://nucca.org http://ucrf.org

(Formally known as Advanced Spinal Care)