It’s been 16 months since large swaths of the workforce were asked to start working from home. Some may never go back to an office, and others are looking at a modified work week with time split between office and home office. Even after all this time, we’re still seeing patients with back and neck pain related to their, shall we say, less-than-ideal work-from-home setup. Here are the top things that may still be missing from your home office.
Read moreWhat The Body Can Tell Us About Consciousness
For more than 100 years, scientists have known that the vagus nerve carries signals between the organs and the brainstem. As part of the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest mode) the vagus regulates functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion. But new studies have shown signals carried by vagal fibers climb beyond the brainstem, revealing a broad interoceptive network in the brain that interprets internal changes, anticipates the body’s needs, and sends commands to fulfill them.
Read moreHow to Stay Safe While Being Active in Hot Weather
Maybe you’re headed off on adventures, or maybe you’ve simply moved your exercise routine outside. Maybe you’re headed somewhere even hotter for some well-deserved time away. Whatever the circumstance, it’s important to know how to stay safe in the heat while being active.
Read moreAcupuncture for Cancer Survivors
In the largest study on acupuncture and cancer patients to date, researchers found that two types of acupuncture significantly reduced survivors’ chronic pain. This 3-year clinical trial looked at electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture compared to “traditional care” which included pain medications including opioids and over-the-counter drugs. With the opioid crisis gaining widespread attention in recent years, it’s easy to understand why patients want an alternative solution to the various side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Read moreEQ in Action: Simple and Just
Do you have a pile of clothing you bought and never wore, wore once and never again, or that doesn’t suit your post-pandemic life? These are the perfect items to donate to Simple and Just. Simple and Just is a boutique-style charity shop for gently-loved better brand clothing and accessories that donates 100% of profits to organizations helping exploited women and children right here in Portland.
Read moreSummer Eating
Summer is here! Over the last few months as the daylight hours have slowly increased, you may have noticed a change in your circadian rhythm, eating habits and energy levels. Traditional Chinese Medicine codifies these natural seasonal changes into a system to help us live our happiest, healthiest lives. In TCM, summer is a yang season full of energy and abundance.
Read moreAcupuncture & Menopause
While a completely normal experience for most women, menopause can sometimes feel like a disease accompanied by myriad undesirable symptoms. Menopause symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, several studies have shown that acupuncture may offer relief from some of the most common menopausal symptoms.
Read moreJoints
Human joints come in many shapes and sizes and are arguably the biggest factor that enables us to move around and do all the things we consider normal activities of daily living. This means that joint health is imperative. What do we need to know about joints to keep them healthy?
Read moreEquilibrium in Action: Pixie Project
for many pets at home 2020 was the best year ever! Humans were home much more often, with more time to spare for training, play time, and walks. Many people added furry family members during the pandemic. However, for some pet owners the pandemic imperiled their ability to care for their pets. Pixie Project serves the greater Portland area with thoughtful pet adoption for life-long matches and veterinary care for low-income and homeless pet owners.
Read moreRe-Entry Anxiety
Throughout the pandemic, much of the conversation has circled around how and when to “get back to normal.” But after a year of adjusted living, “return to normal” might feel strange and scary instead of comforting and familiar. After more than a year in which we’ve been asked to adapt again and again to a seemingly endless stream of changes, re-adapting to pre-pandemic “normal” can feel overwhelming.
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