Spending time outside has myriad health benefits and is hard to resist at this time of year when the sun is shining! However, it’s important to follow proper precautions to stay healthy while out in the sun to prevent damage to skin and dehydration. With the right preparation, you can enjoy the summer months worry-free.
Read moreEquilibrium in Action: Familias en Acción
Founded in 1998 in response to the need for a culturally specific organization to promote health for Latino/x/e communities in Oregon, Familias en Acción provides a variety of health programs including Community Health Work, Climate Health Equity, Food Equity Advocacy, and HIV/STI's Sexual Health Education.
Read moreWhat Your Pain Is Telling You (And Not Telling You)
Many people believe that feeling pain means there is tissue damage, but this is often not the case. Pain is your body’s alarm system. And like most alarm systems, it is not 100% accurate.
Read moreHealthy Fascia
When we think about pain we understandably frame it within the structures we’re most familiar with: bones, joints, and muscles. But in recent years we’ve learned more about another body structure: fascia!
Read moreSpring in TCM
The seasons they are a-changin’! As an ancient practice, the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes from a time when people spent much more time outside, paying attention to the natural world around them. Rather than ignoring the seasonal changes happening in nature, TCM sees people as part of those changes.
Read moreThe Perfect Pillow
A good pillow is key to a good night’s sleep. Having the right pillow will help you keep proper sleeping posture throughout the night. The wrong pillow can be a big contributing factor to neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches.
Read moreCreativity and Health
Creativity has a host of positive benefits for health. You may feel that your creative pursuits bring you joy and connect you to others. These are among the many benefits associated with creativity that are backed by science! From increased feelings of joy to greater resilience, and boosted immunity — being creative is good for body and mind.
Read moreChronic Pain
Often when we see people in the office at Equilibrium, they are in pain. The spectrum of pain is wide and diverse. Though each person’s perception of pain is unique, pain, and especially chronic pain, is a widespread problem that has become more obvious with the opioid epidemic, sparking more research into the root causes of pain and how to effectively treat it.
Read moreEquilibrium in Action: Outside In
October is Integrative Health Month, which seemed like the perfect time to honor a local non-profit that makes integrative care accessible to populations that may not be best served at clinics like Equilibrium. We recognize that Equilibrium is limited in our scope of practice, but we deeply believe in evidence-based health care that puts patients at the center of each interaction. This is why we’re happy to support organizations like Outside In. Since 1968, Outside In has helped break the cycles of chronic homelessness, poverty, and poor health among Portland’s LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, and the underserved. The Outside In health clinic and young adults programs strive to meet people where they are and provide safe, affirming spaces for our community to receive judgment-free care and support.
Read moreBurnout
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. It’s safe to say that after the last 16 eventful (and at the same time event-free) months, almost everyone feels burnt out in one way or another. So what exactly is burnout and how do we deal with it?
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