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1 in 5 pediatric sick visits result in a prescription antibiotic.  It is an open secret that we as the medical community can do better when it comes to antibiotic usage.  30 percent of antibiotics are medically unnecessary.  

This is a micro-short story with a message for every person suffering in sickness and their mom, dad, nurse, doctor, or caregiver who is taking care of them.

I wrote this Saturday evening for a friend in pain. We can take this moment to tell our children we love them. We can remember chaos is but a butterfly’s wing beat away. Life is precious and precarious.

Written by Dr. Thornburg A trick that does not involve exercise or diet and improves metabolism, prevents diabetes and helps you sleep better… So what is this hormone bomb? God said, “Let there be light!” on the first day of creation. Light is life-giving and warm and symbolizes growth and abundance. Unfortunately, He forgot to […]

Buy a filter or be a filter has never rung more true.  Before your kids hop in the new car you may want to consider the toxic cocktail brewing from the industrial components of the car.

How a vision for healthy families became a movement then a company.  These two great friends, fathers, and doctors explain the why and the mission of Dr. Thornburg Wellness.

“Do Dietary Supplements Help or Hurt Children?” The Wall Street Journal asked this question on July 2, 2018. They state, “A growing number of children are taking alternative supplements with no demonstrated health benefits. The rate of kids taking herbal and other supplements in the U.S. has nearly doubled, to 6.3%, a new analysis found.” […]

What is the temperature difference between a blanket covered stroller and one with a simple shade?  We put our jogging stroller to the test.

When is the last time you handed two tons of high-velocity machinery to your baby girl?  I did last night for the first time. Tomorrow my oldest turns 16yo so went out for a drive. I handed her the keys to my car and said, “You are driving.” “What?! Really?! I hate driving,” she […]