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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.

If snacks don’t satisfy you… it’s often because the body is still searching for nutrients.Try these simple mineral-rich ...
03/08/2026

If snacks don’t satisfy you… it’s often because the body is still searching for nutrients.

Try these simple mineral-rich swaps:

• Chips → pumpkin seeds
• Sweet snack → chia pudding
• “Energy bar” → almonds + berries
• “Quick bite” → hummus + veggies

The goal isn’t restriction.
It’s giving your cells what they need.

Save this for your next grocery trip.

03/06/2026

Your Muscles Are a Blood Sugar Tool

Here’s a powerful fact most people don’t hear enough: your muscles can help lower blood sugar.

When you move, your muscle cells get better at using insulin, and when your muscles contract, they can also take up glucose to use for energy.

That means movement isn’t just for burning calories — it’s helping your body handle sugar better. This is one reason even simple daily activity can be such a game changer for energy, cravings, and weight loss.

If you want help building a plan that works with your body instead of against it, Message me ‘CLARITY’ and I’ll help you figure out your next step.” or schedule at

https://drlonquist.com/clarity-call

One of the most underrated health habits is also the simplest:Take a 10-minute walk after meals.Why it matters:• Helps y...
03/06/2026

One of the most underrated health habits is also the simplest:

Take a 10-minute walk after meals.

Why it matters:

• Helps your muscles use blood sugar
• Supports digestion
• Reduces energy crashes later

You don’t need perfect.
You need consistent.
Try it for 7 days and notice what happens to your cravings.

03/04/2026

Quick health fact:

If your body feels ‘off, it might not be a lack of willpower — it might be a missing mineral.

Magnesium is involved in 300+ enzyme systems in your body. That means it helps regulate things like muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, blood pressure, and energy production.

So when someone says, ‘I’m exhausted, tense, and not feeling right,’ sometimes the conversation needs to include minerals, not just calories.

Here’s the takeaway: don’t just focus on macros — make sure your body has the raw materials to run the chemistry of health.”

Stop blaming willpower.If you’re eating “clean” but still stuck with cravings, fatigue, or stubborn weight… it often com...
03/04/2026

Stop blaming willpower.
If you’re eating “clean” but still stuck with cravings, fatigue, or stubborn weight… it often comes down to a few hidden drivers:

• Blood sugar swings (crashes = cravings)
• Gut dysfunction (poor signaling + inflammation)
• Chronic stress (your body stays in ‘survival mode’)

Most plans focus on calories.

Better plans focus on cellular function.

Save this if you want results that actually last.

03/02/2026

Most people think magnesium is just for muscle cramps… but here’s the interesting part:

Magnesium helps run 300+ enzyme systems in your body.

That means it’s involved in things like energy production, nerve function, muscle function, blood sugar control, and even blood pressure regulation.

So if your body feels ‘off’—low energy, tension, poor recovery, cravings—magnesium might be one piece of the puzzle.

And here’s the good news: you can start with food.

Some great magnesium-rich foods are pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, almonds, spinach, and black beans.

This is why I always tell people: don’t just count calories—make sure your cells have the nutrients they need to function.

That’s where real health starts.

Pushing through fatigue is not a badge of honor.Rest is productive. Energy is the goal.Start treating your health like y...
03/01/2026

Pushing through fatigue is not a badge of honor.

Rest is productive. Energy is the goal.

Start treating your health like your most valuable asset—because it is.

Who needs to hear this today? Tag them below.

02/27/2026

The “Brain Cleanup” System (Glymphatic)

Quick fact most people have never heard:

Your brain has a cleanup system—it’s called the glymphatic system.

And here’s the wild part… it turns on best when you’re in deep sleep.

That system helps wash out metabolic waste that builds up during the day.

So when you’re not sleeping deeply, it’s like you’re trying to think clearly with a ‘dirty filter.’

That’s why brain fog isn’t always ‘just stress’ or ‘just aging’—sometimes it’s simply poor deep sleep.

One tip tonight: keep your bedroom cool and cut bright light 60 minutes before bed.
Those two changes alone can improve deep sleep for a lot of people.

If you wake up and feel mentally “foggy,” don’t ignore it—your brain may be asking for deeper recovery.”

Your liver works 24/7 to filter toxins and balance hormones.Feed it cruciferous veggies, hydrate, and cut alcohol where ...
02/27/2026

Your liver works 24/7 to filter toxins and balance hormones.

Feed it cruciferous veggies, hydrate, and cut alcohol where you can.

Support it consistently—not just during a ‘cleanse.’

Drop a comment if your liver needs some love.

02/25/2026

Do you drink coffee first thing in the morning? Here’s what’s happening.

Drinking caffeine before you eat spikes cortisol.

That means more stress, more belly fat, more crashes later.

Try this: hydrate with salt + lemon water, eat a small protein meal, THEN sip your coffee.

Huge difference in energy and blood sugar.

Try this swap and tell me how your morning feels.

Snacking out of boredom or habit leads to insulin spikes and poor digestion.If you’re not physically hungry—drink water,...
02/25/2026

Snacking out of boredom or habit leads to insulin spikes and poor digestion.

If you’re not physically hungry—drink water, move, or pause.

Tune back into your body’s real signals.

Try this tomorrow and notice how you feel.

02/23/2026

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still struggling with stubborn weight, brain fog, bloating, inflammation, or low energy… it may not be a willpower problem.

It may be a cell problem.

In this video, I break down why so many people feel stuck — and how a root-cause, Functional Medicine approach can help support healing by focusing on cellular health, gut function, inflammation, stress, sleep, and toxic overload.

Your body is not working against you.
It’s giving you signals.

Watch the presentation and learn the real reason so many symptoms stay stuck — and what to do next.

If it resonates with you, book a Clarity Call: https://drlonquist.com/clarity-call

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Grand Junction, CO
81505

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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,