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Why You Should Consider a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet (WFPB)
An Interview With Stanley Bronstein
Longevity! Every study we have pointing to people’s longevity and living a long, healthy life, lower rates of cancer, lower rates of dementia — all point to a whole foods diet rich in colorful plants and food diversity.
5 Myths of Perimenopause
This is it, this is the moment. Grab on and hold tight for the transition that until recently, no one was talking about. Perimenopause!
Bacterial Vaginosis And The Frustrating Reoccurring Cycle
Are you tired of being prescribed antibiotics for your Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) infection repeatedly, and instead of the antibiotics helping the infection go away it comes back?
How to Create a Stress Awareness Month Plan Focused on Natural Health
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the impact of stress on our health. We can experience stress in many ways, and understanding the different types of stress responses can help us develop personalized coping mechanisms. Let’s explore common stress responses and learn about ways we can reduce its impact on our health.
Are Supplements Worth It?
Anything with a vitamin, mineral, herb, amino acid, and other ingredients can be considered a supplement.
Trying the Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Does It Actually Help You Sleep?
Dr. Xamantha decided to research one of social media’s most popular sleep trends: the Sleepy Girl Mocktail. The recipe first went viral a couple of years ago, with claims that it could support better, deeper sleep with only 3 ingredients.
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.
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.
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,
Reflux/GERD – A Pesky Condition With Serious Risks
Understand the symptoms of GERD, risks of ongoing acid reflux, and how naturopathic doctors can support and treat GERD patients.
RSV: The Cough That Never Ends
Respiratory syncytial virus – RSV – is on the rise in the US this winter and our region is not immune to this trend.
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.