I will start this testimonial by giving a little personal history. I am 57 years old and for the last 20 years, I have had allergies that have progressively gotten worse, especially the last three years, to the point I was going in for shots to help relieve the symptoms. I was also about 10 to 15 pounds overweight. If I had to bend over, I would run out of air. I also did not seem to have any energy and could not get enough rest at night. I figured this was just the way it was when you were in your fifties. I was not looking forward to what it would be like in my sixties.

I can’t remember what had happened to cause me to go to Dr. Thornton, whom I had visited several times in the past, but am pretty sure it was something to do with my wife having me do something that a 57 year old man shouldn’t be doing, especially when he can’t bend over without running out of air and passing out. But, due to the fact that I love my wife, I had done something to my body that I needed Doc to fix. While I was waiting, I saw on the TV screen to ask the Doctor about what could be done about allergy problems, so I did.

After Doc told me about the test and diet, I told him that I was to the point I didn’t care what I had to do I was tired of not being able to go outside without getting headaches, my eyes swelling and not being able to breathe. So I began the diet and little did I know it at the time, but a new lease on life for me. Within two weeks, I could feel the difference. Also, I had irritable bowel problems for 20 years and now that problem was disappearing.

I will have to say that this diet is not something that is easy to accomplish, but if you are willing to sacrifice the way you have been eating all of your life for just a few months, I can guarantee you that it will be well worth the sacrifice.

Here’s what the process had done for me. I have lost fifteen pounds and it has stayed off for two months. My allergies have been reduced by 80%. I no longer have severe headaches, my eyes do not swell shut and my energy level has increased by an unimaginable amount. (Sure hope my wife doesn’t see that one!) I no longer have an IBS problem and am able to bend over and work on things without my air running out.

If you have any of the problems that I have mentioned and you are tired of feeling worn out, I suggest you ask Dr. Thornton what he can do to help. I can truly say that this was one of the best things that I have ever done for myself. It has started me off on a healthier life. THANKS DOC.

I suffered a devastating blow to my health in December 2006. It was diagnosed as a stroke. The remedies that followed were debilitating. I lost thirty pounds and caught the flu for the first time in thirty years. I was not recovering. My condition continued to worsen. I had always depended on chiropractors to maintain good health but I did not know what a “chiropractic internist” was. Out of desperation I went to Dr. Jeremy Thornton. I felt he was my last hope. I found what I believe to be the new age of medicine that works not only in practice and theory but in the attitude of the physician. I found Dr. Thornton to be an exceptional caring and thorough physician. I found someone actually interested in me making a full recovery. I was not a number on an assembly line being fed debilitating expensive prescriptions one after another and wondering what was happening to me. That only made matters worse. After delving thoroughly into all aspects of my health Dr. Thornton found out what my problem was. I found out the difference between treating causes instead of just treating symptoms. I am now nearly fully recovered. Dr. Thornton is not only a remarkable physician but a fantastic human being. Just entering his office is a wonderful experience. He has augmented his outstanding practice by assembling marvelous staff to assist him in his healing mission. The practitioners of traditional medicine could learn much from doctors like Jeremy Thornton.

I mentioned suffering from restless leg syndrome, being tired and having poor sleeping habits to Dr. Thornton during one of my visits. I had been taking prescription drugs to help control these problems. I suffered side effects from the prescriptions, wondering if the cure was worth different negative symptoms. Dr. Thornton suggested a saliva test for my adrenal glands and other body functions. My test results were all over the place so he recommended certain herbs and supplements to help my body balance itself naturally. After 3 days of being on this combination, I had my first good nights sleep in years, my energy level went up and I slowly started to lose weight without changing my life style! I was lucky being raised in a family that had a chiropractor in it. I continued this care as I got older and moved around, being treated while pregnant and starting my daughter when she was 2 weeks old, but none of them had the advanced internal education as Dr. Thornton. I have always believed in the natural balance that chiropractic care provides to a body, but the combined knowledge and use of herbs, natural supplements and manipulation is amazing. Thank you Dr. Thornton and staff for your care and support in giving me a better and healthier life.

I have lived a very active life. I have been an RN in a trauma center, firefighter, First Responder, technician on the Hazardous Materials Team, racquetball twice a week and jogging—all while raising three active boys. In 1996, after being involved in a minor car accident, fibromyalgia set in with a vengeance. I was unable to work, drive or even do the most simple household chores. Depression followed, then ulcers, a liver cyst, elevated blood pressure and hypoglycemia. I was given antidepressants, resulting in a 93 lb. weight gain. In December 2000, I gave up on living a normal life again. In October 2004, I pulled a muscle in my back and was placed on complete bed rest for a few days. I became weaker and began having fevers, sore throat and generalized pain. I spent 20 hours everyday in bed. Four M.D.s couldn’t find anything wrong and contributed my symptoms to a severe fibromyalgia attack. I was rapidly losing muscle tone and too weak to sit up for more than a few minutes at a time. I was told to get my affairs in order.

In December of 2004, I was referred to Dr. Thornton’s office. He recommended testing that other doctors hadn’t considered. Lab tests revealed that I had Epstein Barr Virus, adrenal exhaustion, food sensitivities, low thyroid, high levels of inflammation, low vitamin/mineral levels and a systemic candida infection. After several months of treatment with nutritional supplements, chiropractic care, diet changes and exercise, I have a new lease on life. Each day I wake up with the desire to live, and live well! I have no further hypoglycemic symptoms. My energy has improved. Ultrasound shows that the liver cyst is gone. I have less pain. My blood pressure is back to low-normal. I exercise daily, eat right and have lost 34 lbs!

Another exciting fact is that since feeling better, I met a great guy and got married! I look forward to what the future holds for me, and am very thankful to Dr. Thornton for his caring attitude, insight and patience.

My 4½-year-old daughter was having severe abdominal pain. The pediatrician first diagnosed a possible stomach virus. The pain would re-occur at least once a week, and the only way that my daughter would be able to sleep through the night was with a heat pack on her stomach.

When she turned 5, it looked as if she was starting to grow pubic hair. The pediatrician ran some tests, and referred us to an endocrinologist. She also asked that my daughter be given an ultrasound of her ovaries, and her adrenal glands, as these may be causing the abdominal pain. The endocrinologist examined my daughter and looked at her lab work, and told us that she had Preadrenarchy, with a very high level of DHEA hormone, which is produced by the adrenal glands, and is a normal indicator of pre-puberty. Her other hormone levels were fine, and there were no growths/swelling found in her ultrasound exam. We were told that this condition indicated that my daughter would likely enter puberty at an early age (possibly by age 6), and that there was no treatment or cure that could stop this from happening. We spoke to the endocrinologist about visiting Dr. Thornton’s clinic, and the doctor was supportive of this alternative, and said, “there are no options that I can give you.”

Dr. Thornton also ran tests (with saliva this time, no needles!), and he found that not only was her DHEA hormone elevated too much for her age, but that she had high levels of cortisol in the middle of the night, which was preventing her from sleeping well. He was able to give us a comprehensive explanation of exactly what was happening in my daughter’s case, and he prescribed supplements (to be taken in the mornings) and a sleep routine which gave us hope that maybe something could be done to keep my daughter from entering puberty too early.

Within two weeks of starting the sleep routine and the supplements, my daughter was asleep by 8:00 pm every night (she has always had problems going to sleep). Her stomach aches are few and far between now, and there are no other physical signs of early puberty. When Dr. Thornton ran her tests again three months later, her levels were completely normal. The endocrinologist also re-checked my daughter’s levels (needles again), and had the same findings.

My daughter has stopped taking the supplements, and we no longer have to try so hard with the sleep routine, she falls asleep at bedtime with no problems.

Dr. Thornton and his staff were wonderful. We can’t thank them enough for their perseverance, patience, and prices!

I whole-heartedly recommend Dr. Thornton to any of my clients seeking alternative health care! EVERY client I have referred to Dr. Thornton has come back and thanked me! Dr. Thornton treated me with compassion and utmost competence—as an individual, not a number. I’ve never met a healthcare practitioner so committed to advanced learning and training as Dr. Thornton. He also has an awesome staff: professional and full of heart.

Personally, I was at a loss for answers for a wrist problem and thyroid condition that the medical world couldn’t fix—he helped me with both! The combination of chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and natural supplements worked wonders for me! I am feeling great! I now believe I can maintain my good health as I continue preventative care with Dr. Thornton. Thank you, Dr. Thornton! You’re the best!

I have had trouble with my menstrual cycle all of my life. It started with horrible cramps that got bad enough I nearly passed out. I lost a large amount of blood each month and started to get migraines the first couple of days of each menstrual cycle. After years of doctors prescribing painkillers that wouldn’t help, I was referred to a specialist. After performing endoscopy, hysteroscopy, and a D&C, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. At that point the doctor told me that I was faced with two choices: I could be treated with an injection that would put my body into a false menopause and it might improve things but it had many side effects or I could attempt to have children if I ever wanted them. Well, we opted to wait and see if I got pregnant. A year and a lot of pain later I was not better off. I consulted Dr. Thornton and through a series of saliva tests on my hormones found that I was low in progesterone post ovulation. I began taking supplements and felt better in about a month. I was no longer tired and there was no pain with my menstrual cycle. I also began losing weight that I had not been able to lose through exercise. Three months after starting the supplements I found out that I was pregnant. With my history of low progesterone, Dr. Thornton monitored my progesterone levels to prevent miscarriage common with progesterone deficiency. I took supplements daily for the first trimester. We now have a healthy baby girl and I feel much better physically and mentally. My husband and I are so grateful to Dr. Thornton for his help.

When I was having a lot of tension in my neck and back, Dr. Thornton did an excellent job in re-aligning my spine. He also suggested various stretching exercises to help strengthen the muscles that support my skeletal structure and keep my spine held more firmly in place. Following his treatments, there was an exquisitely relaxing heat therapy that always made me very drowsy; on occasion, I literally fell asleep, embarrassing myself. Not only did I get the feeling that Dr. Thornton truly cared about me as a person and that he was genuinely interested in seeing me overcome my health problems, but his staff members were also very warm and friendly and the entire atmosphere of the clinic was inviting and hospitable. To top it all off, the rates at TNHC are significantly lower than many other such practices in the region. I would recommend Dr. Thornton’s services to anybody.