As an integrative practice, we love living and working in a city filled with cutting-edge scientists and healthcare professionals who are innovating every day to improve the lives of others. A particularly exciting development for the world of autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases was recently revealed: a new compound developed at OHSU has big implications for the future of Multiple Sclerosis treatment.
Read moreBuild a Better Morning Routine
If the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning is check your phone it might be time to make a change. By scrolling through emails, checking social media and the news, you send your brain straight into beta brainwaves, used for active, busy (some might say anxious) thinking, and intense concentration. It’s a little like being rudely awakened before your alarm went off, except in this case you’re doing it to yourself. So, if you’re not looking at your phone in the morning what should we do instead?
Read moreHack Your Happiness
Eating chocolate, craving cuddles, compulsively checking social media… Are these all bad habits? Or your body trying to get the essential things it needs? Sometimes our habits or cravings are trying to tell us something important about how to care for ourselves. Here’s how to feel happier on demand.
Read moreHow to Be a Better #GoalGetter
The end of 2020 is in sight! This year especially we’re looking forward to a fresh start, a new year, and all the things we can do and accomplish. The practice of making new year’s resolutions often gets a bad rap as many people have difficulty continuing with their resolutions past a couple of months. Let’s be clear, there’s no need to arbitrarily set goals or push toward something you’re not truly invested in just because there’s a tradition of setting goals this time of year. But if there are things you truly want to accomplish but can’t seem to follow through, here are some strategies to feel more empowered and do more of what you want to.
Read morePlantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a very common affliction, affecting 3 million people in the United States per year. Symptoms include pain at the sole of the foot or heel with possible swelling or tenderness. The good news is that Plantar Fasciitis is not serious and is very treatable.
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 moreBreath for Stress
This year we’ve been thinking a lot about breath — how we breathe, changes in breath, and barriers to breathing. Research into the physiological and emotional effects of different breath patterns is on-going, but our current body of knowledge suggests that our breath can be a powerful tool for changing the way we feel physically and emotionally.
Read moreThe Science of Happiness
As we head into the holiday season, it’s important to remember that this can be a difficult time for many people, and this year it is even more so. This week we’re diving into the science of happiness for concrete tools to help boost our mood and stay grounded!
Read moreDance Medicine
A huge value that Equilibrium can provide for dancers is the opportunity to be treated in tandem by both Dr. Cydney and Suzanne. Bringing greater cohesiveness to the overall health of each dancer and patient. A huge value that Equilibrium can provide for dancers is the opportunity to be treated in tandem by both Dr. Cydney and Suzanne. Though they may focus on different symptoms and treatment approaches, they work closely on shared cases, bringing greater cohesiveness to the overall health of each dancer and patient.
Read moreAsk a Chiropractor: TMJ
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve been seeing patients with TMJ symptoms more frequently. Patients with chronic TMJ symptoms, and those who have never before had jaw issues are finding that mask use and stress have changed the way that they hold their jaw, resulting in jaw pain. We caught up with Dr. Cydney to learn more about TMJ, the role of the jaw, and how and why we treat it at Equilibrium.
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