It’s that time of year again: the time when patients flock to our office with gardening injuries. We love a good day in the garden just as much as anyone else, but it’s very important to observe good gardening practices! We want your garden to bring you joy, not pain. Here’s your annual reminder to garden safely, and 6 tips for gardening pain-free.
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 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 moreHow to Start Moving & Keep Moving
This year’s theme for National Chiropractic Health Month is “keep moving!” When gyms and studios closed and many started working from home full-time, sometimes with children or other dependents at home to manage as well, established movement practices fell by the wayside. So, how do you ‘keep’ moving if you don’t even know where to start?
Read moreAcupuncture and Anxiety
Like many other existing trends, mental health trends sped up over the last year and half. The CDC reports an 8-point increase in symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder and unmet mental health needs in eighteen- to twenty-nine-year-olds between August 2020 to February 2021. It’s clear we need more and better ways to help those suffering from anxiety. Combining common therapies with acupuncture treatment can reduce symptoms twice as much!
Read moreSpring Eating
Few things feel better than the first signs of Spring! After the long, cold, isolating winter we’re overjoyed to see those classic harbingers of spring: birds chirping, green buds sprouting, daffodils blooming, and longer daylight hours. This post continues our series on seasonal eating and living with Traditional Chinese Medicine, preparing us for spring!
Read moreHiking
Let’s be honest: we’re Oregonians- we love a good hike! Fortunately, hiking loves us too. Hiking has tons of benefits for our physical, mental and emotional health. Coming out of winter, you might be hitting the trails for the first time in a while. Here are some things to keep in mind while hiking.
Read moreAsk an Acupuncturist: Moxibustion
When you think of acupuncture, most likely you think of needles, however acupuncture treatment may incorporate a variety of modalities known to Traditional Chinese Medicine such as cupping, scraping (gua sha), herbal supplements, and moxibustion. As part of our “Ask a Provider” series, this month we spoke with our acupuncturist, Suzanne Chi, to learn a little bit more about moxibustion and it’s role in acupuncture treatment.
Read moreWinter Gift Guide for Wellness
‘Tis the season for gifting! Whether there’s a special holiday you celebrate, or gift giving is your love language this is the time of year for wracking your brain wondering what to gift those special people in your life. This year might be even more challenging as the coronavirus pandemic continues. This is the perfect year for gifts to be healthy as well as happy. That’s why we’re offering some ideas for wellness-themed gifts for your loved ones, featuring some of our tried and tested, provider-approved items, and options from local businesses.
Read moreThis Is What Fascia Looks Like!
This isn’t the first time we’ve highlighted fascia, and you can bet it won’t be the last! However, it’s one thing to know what fascia is, and a whole different thing to really understand fascia. This magnified video is a fascia-nating look at this aqueous structure surrounding our muscles, nerves, and organs!
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