6 Myths About Testosterone
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6 Myths About Testosterone

Pellet therapy benefits may stem from optimizing testosterone. But we hear a lot of fear and misconception about testosterone from our patients, and we wanted to take a moment today and dispel a few common myths about testosterone. Testosterone is the most abundant hormone throughout a woman’s life. We make 3-4 times more testosterone than estrogen throughout our lives.  The receptor site for testosterone is on the X chromosome. A woman’s testosterone will start to decline around age 25-40. 

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Becoming Well with Biofeedback
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Becoming Well with Biofeedback

Imagine having the ability to control your body’s responses like a Jedi mastering the Force. What if you could lower your heart rate, reduce stress, and even alleviate chronic pain—just by tuning into your body’s signals? Welcome to the world of biofeedback, a science-backed technique that empowers you to take control of your health in a whole new way.

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Immune Support Soup
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Immune Support Soup

This soup combines the antimicrobial elements of garlic, onion, ginger and Shiitake mushrooms (Astragalus too if you add it) while also using the warming and circulatory properties of garlic,

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Vitamin D in Dark Skin Tones
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Vitamin D in Dark Skin Tones

The general rule for Vitamin D supplementation in the PNW is the more pigmented the skin tone, the higher the dose for supplementation needed. With darker skin tones it is less likely that the little bit of sun that does get through our hazy days, in the fall and winter, will actually effect our Vitamin D levels. 

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How Chiropractic Care Supports a Healthy Pregnancy
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How Chiropractic Care Supports a Healthy Pregnancy

One holistic approach for supporting pregnant women is chiropractic care. In this blog post, we will explore how chiropractic care, including the Webster Technique, can contribute to a more comfortable and healthier pregnancy.

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Breathe with Dr. Brandy
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Breathe with Dr. Brandy

Our very own Dr. Brandy Rose Lipscomb from Essential Wellness would like to invite you to feel better through your breath. 

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Cracking Defined By A Chiropractor
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Cracking Defined By A Chiropractor

What is that crack and why can’t you adjust yourself? Cracking explained by a chiropractor. The chiropractor is not breaking or snapping bones during a chiropractic adjustment.  A chiropractic adjustment is delivered in a very specific manner, with a precise amount of force and a chiropractic touch that is specific and handled in a safe direction.

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Herb Me One More Time
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Herb Me One More Time

The guide to balancing your hormones with herbs.

Do you have irregular periods, heavy periods, or pre-menstrual migraines? There is one herb that could help to regulate your hormones. Find out and how and why this herb might help.

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How to slow down your aging process with coffee— and other food forward tips.
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How to slow down your aging process with coffee— and other food forward tips.

Want to slow down your aging process with coffee? Maintain a full head of hair with tempeh?

Autophagy is known as “the body’s recycling system”. It describes the process inside the cell of breaking down older or damaged proteins or other organelles inside the cell. House cleaning is important for our homes as well as our cells!

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