2019 is almost over and the holiday season is upon us! This time of year asks us to take on a child’s point of view to see wonder and awe in the world around us and maintain hope even in the dead of winter. We’re celebrating the children this month by collecting toy donations for Randall Children’s Hospital.
Read moreThe Science of Gratitude
If you’ve been following us on social media, our providers have been sharing what they’re grateful for all month long in the hopes of inspiring others to start their own gratitude practice. What is gratitude, really? And what effect, if any, does it have on us?
Read moreNerve Gliding
Last month chiropractor Cydney Keller and acupuncturist Suzanne Chi attended an international dance medicine conference where they spent over 20 hours each learning and refreshing their knowledge. One of the topics for learning and discussion was flexibility. When is flexibility useful and what is the best way to go about increasing flexibility? What if stretching doesn’t seem to help? One activity recommended is nerve gliding.
Read moreCombating Seasonal Affective Disorder
With the recent time change, it’s getting darker earlier daylight hours are shrinking, and it’s starting to really feel like the long winter is here. Like many, you may be looking for functional, natural ways to maintain a healthy mood during the winter months. You may be tempted to brush off feelings of melancholy and lethargy as “just the winter blues” but you should take signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder seriously.
Read moreVeterans and Families' Resource Center of Oregon
Please join us this month in giving back to those who have given so much. We are collecting hygiene items and food pantry items to donate to VFRC in support of Oregon veterans.
Read moreHealth Literacy
October is Health Literacy Month. Founded in 1999, Health Literacy Month promotes the importance of understandable health information. Our healthcare system is complicated, and often seems designed to keep the average American in the dark. Health literacy—the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions—is essential to promote healthy people and communities. Health care institutions play a critical role in health literacy, because they can make it easier or more difficult for people to find and use health information and services.
Read moreHappy Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day!
Tomorrow is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day, increasing public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Today we’re taking a walk down history lane and taking a look at the long and interesting path of AOM.
Read moreWorld Spine Day: Be Kind to Your Spine
Today is World Spine Day! This day is dedicated to the importance of spinal health and well-being. With an estimated one billion people worldwide suffering from back pain, it is the biggest single cause of disability on the planet. Prevention is key and World Spine Day encourages people to take steps to be kind to their spines.
Read moreWorld Federation of Chiropractic Principles
For over 30 years the World Federation of Chiropractic has been at the forefront of the global development of chiropractic. Representing the interests of the profession in over 90 countries worldwide, the WFC has advocated, defended and promoted the profession across its 7 world regions. As a clinic, Equilibrium is dedicated to evidence-based integrative health care. We fully support and agree with these 20 principles of the WFC, representative of who we are, what we stand for, and how chiropractic as a global health profession can impact nations so that populations can thrive and reach their full potential.
Read morePortland Rescue Misison
We’ve collected for Portland Rescue Mission in past years and have been blown away by our patients’ generosity. You’ve inspired us to support this amazing organization again this year. Founded in 1949, Portland Rescue Mission has a tireless commitment to breaking the cycle of homelessness, addiction and despair in the lives of hurting people in need. They offer offer emergency services of food and shelter as well as 24/7 restrooms, showers, clothing, mail service, referrals and community activities. During the month of October, bring a donation from the following list to your appointment to help out a fellow Portlander in need.
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