The things we choose to wear can have a big impact on how we move through the world, actually changing our movement and our bodies. If you experience pain or discomfort and you’ve already tried adjusting your daily activities and posture, take a look at your closet. There might be culprits you hadn’t thought of before.
Read moreTravel Tips
Summer is here, kids are out of school, and you’re hitting the road, takin’ off, gettin’ outta town! Whether you’re headed for some R&R on a remote island, or packing up the car and taking a road trip, travel can take a toll on the body. Here are some tips for how to keep the body limber, active, and healthy during your travels.
Read moreWildland Firefighter Foundation
Wildland Firefighter Foundation began with one woman who was so passionate about helping the injured and assisting the families of the fallen that she emptied her retirement fund. From this selfless act of generosity, the non-profit organization was born. Today Wildland Firefighter Foundation provides assistance to everyday, extraordinary heroes and their families who are as diverse as the lands they protect. They are federal, state and local firefighters, private sector firefighters, interface firefighters, and volunteers from rural communities and towns across the United States.
Read moreSummer Health Tips
Happy summer! Each season has its own unique benefits and drawbacks. Today we’re sharing some tips on how to maximize your health in the summertime.
Read moreAcupuncture for Anxiety and Depression
Often conditions like depression and anxiety can lead to insomnia, which only increases the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Interrupting this negative cycle can have significant benefits for the person suffering. Several studies have shown acupuncture to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, and particularly insomnia associated with those conditions.
Read moreBenefits of Foam Rolling
Foam Rolling - is it just another fitness trend, or is there something more to be said for it? While there is still a need for additional research, studies have shown significant benefits of foam rolling in several areas including range of motion, muscle recovery, and athletic performance.
Read moreSave the Bees
June 17-23 is Pollinator Week, celebrating pollinators and spreading education about what we can do to protect them. We’ll be celebrating pollinators all month long in the form of bees! Our community outreach for June is supporting the Oregon Bee Project. Oregon Bee Project is a collaboration between the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon State University Extension Service, and the Oregon Department of Forestry focused on uniting Oregonians around a science-based strategy for protecting and promoting wild and managed bees. They provide plant lists and land management resources, host outreach events, fund research, and work with farmers and the public to implement effective bee-friendly practices.
Read moreChiropractic and Pregnancy
Apart from being unpleasant and in some cases debilitating for the pregnant person, low back pain may have an important relationship with other aspects of pregnancy. A retrospective chart study investigating the relationship between pregnancy and low back pain indicated that back pain, pregnancy, and labor are associated.
Read moreSleep and Your Health
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 35% of Americans report their sleep quality as “poor” or “only fair,” and 20% of Americans reported that they did not wake up feeling refreshed on any of the past seven days. But the amount and quality of sleep we get has a direct effect on our overall lifelong health. So how do you ensure you’re getting a good night’s rest?
Read moreMovement Matters
The shift from a physically demanding life to one with fewer physical challenges and more sitting has been relatively recent, occurring during a tiny fraction of human existence. More recent evidence suggests that the long-term health consequences of habitual sedentary behavior (too much sitting) are separate from those associated with a lack of exercise. This means that getting the recommended amount of exercise per week is not counteracting the negative effects of sitting too much.
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