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 morePandemic Fatigue
It’s been almost two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States, and we’re in the midst of yet another surge in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Some schools are closing again, almost every business is struggling with staffing due to employees out with illness or exposure, and “Pandemic Fatigue” might be putting it mildly at this point. So, let’s talk about pandemic fatigue. Because if you’re feeling burnt out and run down, you’re not alone. Understanding what we’re feeling and the potential causes is how we can start to find moments of joy amid the difficulty.
Read moreAnd To All a Good Night
Sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep is when the brain and body are able to process, integrate, and repair. But with demanding work schedules, family responsibilities, and busy social lives, American adults do not get enough sleep for optimal health. Get a jump start on your new year’s resolutions & commit to better sleep in 2022!
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 moreAutumn in TCM
Over the last year we’ve done a blog series on seasonal eating according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), from which Acupuncture comes. This year, we’ll be focusing on the physical and emotional elements associated with each season and the lifestyle factors that come into play, while offering tips on how to ensure optimal health. Here’s what you need to know for Fall:
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