Midtown Chiropractic and Vital Principal Functional Medicine

Midtown Chiropractic and Vital Principal Functional Medicine Dr. Lindsey Carr, DC, CACCP, IFMCP, DABCI and Dr. Allison Bomar-Hyong, DC Dr. Lindsey Carr is a chiropractor at Midtown Chiropractic in Memphis, TN.

If you are struggling with neck or back pain, headaches or migraines, carpal tunnel, sciatica, or any other health condition please call us today or visit our website.

Monday! 😵‍💫
09/08/2025

Monday! 😵‍💫

Your microbiome isn’t just about digestion.It’s your body’s messenger system.📤🦠When your gut bugs are imbalanced…➡︎your ...
09/04/2025

Your microbiome isn’t just about digestion.

It’s your body’s messenger system.📤

🦠When your gut bugs are imbalanced…
➡︎your hormones don’t get the right signals.
➡︎your blood sugar becomes harder to regulate.
➡︎your nervous system stays stuck in “on edge” mode.

Here’s how it connects:
✨ Hormones:
Your gut microbes help regulate estrogen metabolism (via the estrobolome), convert thyroid hormones, and produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
→ If you’re cycling irregularly, dealing with PMS, or feeling emotionally erratic, your microbiome might be involved.

✨ Blood Sugar:
Certain bacteria improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation, while others spike endotoxins that worsen glucose control.
→ A disrupted microbiome can lead to energy crashes, cravings, and stubborn weight.

✨ Nervous System:
Your vagus nerve is the hotline between your gut and your brain.
Gut dysbiosis = inflammatory signals = more anxiety, fatigue, and sensory overwhelm.
→ If you feel wired but tired, your gut might be over-activating your stress response.

⚠️ These aren’t isolated systems.

When one gets thrown off, the others follow.

That’s why functional medicine doesn’t just treat symptoms.

We decode patterns—and the microbiome is often the missing link.

🧬 You’re not crazy.
You’re connected.

Let’s talk about the loop that no one warns you about.🌀↪️It starts with one flare.↪️Your stomach swells, your brain fogs...
09/03/2025

Let’s talk about the loop that no one warns you about.🌀

↪️It starts with one flare.
↪️Your stomach swells, your brain fogs, your pants don’t fit, your mood tanks.
↪️You blame yourself. (Maybe it was that one bite of gluten… the smoothie… the dinner out.)
↪️So you restrict. You tighten up your food rules. You tell yourself you’ll do better tomorrow.
↪️But the more you fear food… the more your nervous system stays locked in fight-or-flight.

And the gut? It can’t heal when it’s bracing.
➡️ This is how restriction turns into inflammation.
➡️ This is how “clean eating” becomes a trap.

Healing isn’t about perfection.

It’s about curiosity, safety, and self-compassion.

Your gut responds to more than food.

It responds to your thoughts. Your pace. Your pressure.

Let’s break the cycle.

🌀 Not with another protocol…

But with the permission to stop punishing yourself.

Most people reach for supplements when their gut flares…But what if your spice rack was the first line of defense?These ...
09/02/2025

Most people reach for supplements when their gut flares…

But what if your spice rack was the first line of defense?

These 5 spices aren’t just flavorful — they’re anti-inflammatory, motility-boosting, and microbiome-supportive:

🌱 Ginger
✔️ Improves motility
✔️ Eases nausea & cramping
✔️ Reduces gut-driven inflammation (via COX + LOX pathways)
→ Great in teas, soups, or grated into congee.

🌱 Fennel
✔️ Calms gas + bloating
✔️ Relaxes intestinal spasms
✔️ Acts as a carminative (soothes gut lining)
→ Sip as tea or sprinkle ground fennel on roasted veggies.

🌱 Clove
✔️ Rich in eugenol (antioxidant + antimicrobial)
✔️ Balances gut flora
✔️ Supports bile flow for fat digestion
→ Add to slow-cooked meals or steep whole cloves into tea.

🌱 Cumin
✔️ Supports enzyme production
✔️ Enhances bile release
✔️ Helps digest heavier meals
→ Use in stews, curries, or blend into roasted carrots.

🌱 Ceylon Cinnamon (not cassia)
✔️ Stabilizes blood sugar (glucose spikes fuel inflammation)
✔️ Antifungal + antibacterial
✔️ Improves digestion rhythm + insulin sensitivity
→ Add to stewed apples, chia pudding, or warm drinks.

📚 These are the kinds of therapeutic tools your gut is begging for—especially when inflammation feels like it’s running the show.

Gut healing doesn’t have to mean restriction.

It can start with flavor. And a little spice. ;)

✨ Save this list for your next grocery run.

💡 Did you know that just 30 minutes of movement a day can:🟢Improve circulation🟢Reduce inflammation🟢Support spinal health...
09/01/2025

💡 Did you know that just 30 minutes of movement a day can:

🟢Improve circulation

🟢Reduce inflammation

🟢Support spinal health

Not all bloating means the same thing 👀And if you’ve tried cutting out “bloating foods” with no luck…This might explain ...
08/30/2025

Not all bloating means the same thing 👀

And if you’ve tried cutting out “bloating foods” with no luck…

This might explain why.

Your bloat has a pattern.

Decode the timing → find the root.
(And no, it’s not just fiber.)

Which one sounds like you? ⬇️


Think your raw kale + green juice routine is helping your gut? Think again.These functional swaps keep the nutrients wit...
08/29/2025

Think your raw kale + green juice routine is helping your gut? Think again.

These functional swaps keep the nutrients without the gut backlash—less bloating, more resilience, better energy.

You don’t have to eat like a rabbit to heal. Just eat smart.

→ Save this list. Try 2 this week. Your digestion will feel the difference.


Have you ever noticed how stress shows up in your body?😣 Tight shoulders when you’re anxious🤢 Stomach knots before a big...
08/29/2025

Have you ever noticed how stress shows up in your body?
😣 Tight shoulders when you’re anxious
🤢 Stomach knots before a big event
💤 Sleepless nights after a stressful day

That’s because your body remembers stress, even after your mind has “moved on.”

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) helps identify and release those stored stress patterns that can keep your nervous system stuck in “fight or flight.”

🔹 How it works:

We use gentle muscle testing to find areas where stress has left an imprint.

Then, with light corrections, we help your nervous system reset.

Patients often describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more balanced, both physically and emotionally.

🔹 What NET can support:
✅ Chronic tension and pain that hasn’t improved with standard care
✅ Headaches, jaw clenching, or digestive issues linked to stress
✅ Feeling “stuck” in old patterns of worry or anxiety
✅ Overall mind-body balance

NET is not talk therapy, it’s a mind-body technique that helps clear the physiological effects of stress so your body can heal more freely.

✨ Because true health isn’t just physical, it’s also emotional and neurological.

If you’ve tried all the gut protocols — and you’re still bloated, tired, and reactive…You might be treating the wrong ty...
08/28/2025

If you’ve tried all the gut protocols — and you’re still bloated, tired, and reactive…

You might be treating the wrong type of gut dysfunction.

Because not all bloating is the same.

Not all food reactions mean SIBO.

And not all gut issues need antimicrobials.

From working with hundreds of patients, I’ve seen these 4 root-patterns show up again and again:

1️⃣Histamine Overload Gut
⟶ You feel puffy, reactive, and wired after eating.
⟶ You can’t tolerate ferments, leftovers, or wine.
⟶ Your immune system is on guard 24/7.

2️⃣Low Stomach Acid Gut
⟶ Protein sits like a rock in your stomach.
⟶ You burp or feel reflux-y after meals.
⟶ You’re not breaking food down, and it shows.

3️⃣SIBO-Prone Gut
⟶ You bloat higher up, especially after fiber or carbs.
⟶ You feel better when you don’t eat.
⟶ Motility is sluggish, and so is your energy.

4️⃣Terrain-Depleted Gut
⟶ “Nothing works anymore.”
⟶ Even gut-healing foods make you react.
⟶ You’ve burned through your buffer, and now you need to rebuild.

Swipe to find out which one sounds like you and what your gut’s really asking for.

Because throwing the wrong protocol at the right problem?

Keeps you stuck in a loop.

This is your map out.

💔What if your attachment style is shaping your gut symptoms?I kept noticing the same pattern in anxious clients:→ bloati...
08/27/2025

💔What if your attachment style is shaping your gut symptoms?

I kept noticing the same pattern in anxious clients:
→ bloating after emotional overwhelm
→ constipation when “fawning”
→ histamine flares during heartbreak
→ cravings that mirror conflict cycles

Their digestion was echoing their nervous system.

This isn’t about labeling , it’s about listening.

Because sometimes, your gut isn’t just reacting to food…

It’s reacting to how safe you feel in the world.

Save this for when protocols stop working.

The root might not be in your stomach, it might be in your story.

Back-to-school means heavy books, sports gear, and supplies. But did you know an overloaded or poorly fitted backpack ca...
08/26/2025

Back-to-school means heavy books, sports gear, and supplies. But did you know an overloaded or poorly fitted backpack can cause:
⚠️ Rounded shoulders
⚠️ Neck and back pain
⚠️ Tingling or numbness in the arms
⚠️ Poor posture that lasts beyond the school day

Here are a few quick tips to protect growing spines:
✅ Keep backpack weight under 10–15% of your child’s body weight
✅ Always use both shoulder straps (no one-strap slouching!)
✅ Adjust so the bottom of the backpack sits at or above the waistline
✅ Pack heavier items closest to the back panel

Healthy posture now = healthier spines later 💪

👩‍⚕️ Chiropractic care helps kids adapt to growth and stay aligned through the school year.

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Dr. Lindsey Carr, DC, CACCP and Dr. Allison Bomar-Hyong are a chiropractors at Midtown Chiropractic in Memphis, TN. If you are struggling with neck or back pain, headaches or migraines, carpal tunnel, sciatica, or any other health condition please call us today or visit our website and take advantage of our new patient special.