There is a cartoon showing a straight line with an arrow and the caption says, “How we think life should be.” Next to it is a tangle of lines and …
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For many people, going into a gym setting is well outside of their comfort zone. Since 2020, many people have found ways to exercise outside or online. But exercising as …
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When it comes to support for LGBTQ individuals, we have made significant progress in the last couple of decades. It is a much safer and more supportive world for queer …
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Are you aware of how much time you spend worrying about the future or ruminating on the past? Or judging yourself or comparing yourself to other people (for better or …
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Balance is something we use every day: while standing, while walking, when getting up from a chair or bed, when bending over to pick something up, when gardening, sports or …
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With plants budding all around us, Spring can be a motivating time to explore new colorful veggies and healthy meals. It can also be a good time to eat fresh …
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If you find that you are deeply affected by the external problems of the world, you are not alone. Between political, social and personal turbulence, it’s normal to feel uneasy, …
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Many of us have experienced seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues. Caused by shorter daylight hours in combination with cloudy and rainy weather, it can cause …
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As the bustle of the holiday season takes us by storm, squeezing in a moment or two of gratitude can refuel your creative energy. With more energy coming from within, …
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Mental healthcare in the US is encountering a significant problem: there are not enough therapists to go around. Oregon, for example, is experiencing a significant clinician shortage and has the …
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If you are feeling anxious, hopeless or can’t seem to shake a feeling of fear or general gloominess, you are not alone. If you do not suffer from feelings of …
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Rotator cuff injuries are common, especially as you get older. A rotator cuff tear or strain makes it difficult to raise and move your arm. You may have shoulder pain …
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Portland is surrounded by amazing hiking. We have trails that offer views, trails that challenge our strength and trails that meander through quiet meadows. Taking good care of our knee …
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The good news during a normal pregnancy is that your baby is growing. The bad news is that you are likely to experience back pain. Your symptoms may occur in …
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Are you clear on your values? When asked, someone might say they value things like “hard work, honesty and sacrifice.” There is nothing wrong with these things, but it’s also …
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If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, it is imperative that you exercise your muscles to help protect your bones. A major cause of disability, especially in middle-aged …
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Pandemic pressures of the last two years and new global concerns are taking a toll on our community’s mental health. In Oregon, about one in four adults have a diagnosable …
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According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the term “lifestyle” can be defined as, “a general way of living which is based on the interplay between living conditions and …
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In the last half of January, we saw two exciting studies released about the potential therapeutic benefits of hemp compounds like CBD and CBDA in fighting COVID-19. The first study …
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We often discover that things begin to hurt as we age. Joints may become arthritic or lose their protective synovial fluid and cartilage. Muscles, tendons and fascia become stiffer. We …
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When it comes to lower body strength, you can’t beat squats and lunges for the most effective exercise in the least amount of time. However, sometimes I have a client …
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COVID-19 has given many people pause to reflect about their priorities and to make changes. It’s hard to know any real statistics on how many people made long and lasting …
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For some of us, 2021 has been even worse than 2020. In my case, both my parents contracted COVID-19 at the age of 88. After an awful three and a …
Wellness Word October 2021 – Dealing With Anxiety and Grief Read More
Summer vacations are all about relaxing. Often times this extends beyond lounging on a beach or in a hammock and also includes relaxing your rules for what you eat, drink …
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Most of us don’t even think about it when we’re younger. We just get down on the floor and back up as needed. Over time, a combination of back or …
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The lifetime prevalence of neck pain is estimated to be 48.5 percent with costs for this condition in the United States estimated at $20 billion per year. Neck pain can …
Spinal Manipulation: First-Line Choice for Chronic Neck Pain Read More
Coloring is one of the most underrated balms for stressful times. It’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s affordable. Best of all, it’s proven to help relieve stress and reduce activity in …
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Exercise Intensity or Duration: What is Best for the Heart? You can walk into any gym in America and observe people exercising at various intensities. Some may ride a stationary …
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Since the passing of the Farm Bill in 2018, which legalized hemp and hemp products, the CBD industry has exploded onto the market, with sales expected to reach upwards of …
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You may have heard of the many benefits of eating a more plant-based diet. Doing so will give you a beneficial increase in fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and phytochemicals. This can …
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Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. In America, 80 percent of adults consume coffee every day. Medical research on the health effects of coffee …
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It’s the winter we never thought we would see – gyms and fitness centers are closed due to COVID-19. Now that we are told it’s only safe to exercise outside, …
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In the Willamette Valley, seasonal allergies are a particular problem. Whether it is grass seed, hay or pollen, every season seems to have something to aggravate the sinuses. Don’t forget …
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Coughing is the reason for nearly 20 million outpatient visits per year in the US and most commonly occurs in conjunction with an upper respiratory infection. It is particularly bothersome …
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If you experience pain or feel like you don’t move and function as well as you used to, you may have been told that certain muscles in your body are …
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This has, without a doubt, been one of the most challenging times in history. No one was prepared or has been left unaffected. Even those who have remained healthy, still …
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Stress is a public health crisis. Our bodies are designed to handle stress in small doses. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice entered the equation, Americans …
Can Calming Ourselves Calm the World? Read More
Most of us have experienced a great deal of disruption to our fitness routines over the last few months. With gyms, fitness studios, parks and recreation centers closed, many of …
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Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are estimated to affect about one out of three people over the age of 65, but can be present from adolescence. They are one …
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Motivating Yourself to Exercise at Home As you already know, many of us are required to or are choosing to remain away from public spaces in an effort to stay …
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Although most people get the vitamins they need from the foods they eat, millions of people in America take supplemental vitamins as part of their health regimen. Multivitamins are the …
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By Lori Vance Most younger people don’t worry about their balance, but perhaps they should. Balance training earlier in life will benefit you later. Even if you’ve never thought about …
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Back pain and neck pain are among the most common physical conditions requiring professional health care and affecting an individual’s ability to work and manage the daily activities of life. …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Scientists discovered ways to extract stem cells from early …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Natural ways to boost your immune system this cold …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Chinese Medicine’s perspective on the changing season Chinese Medicine …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. The cause of heart attacks – Part II In …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. The cause of heart attacks – Part 1 Stop …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. A Balancing Act: Type 1 Diabetes Awareness – Part …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Diabetes mellitus is a term loosely meaning “sweet urine”. …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Allergy season has arrived. While prescription and over the …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. When should a MRIs be avoided? Many patients …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. What is Mind Body Coaching and how can it …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. February is American Heart Month and a good time …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Keeping your bones dense According to the National …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Digestive Tips for the Holidays Digestive Tips for …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Healthy Baby Gear So what’s the big deal …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Chemical peel A chemical peel is the process …
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Spinal Manipulation May Help You Avoid Surgery By Hari Dass Khalsa, DC Spinal surgery, called microdiscectomy, is not an uncommon procedure for patients with sciatica. Sciatica often starts suddenly with …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Ayurveda: Start Here! Ayurvedic Doshas (Vata, Kapha, Pitta) …
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By Kristin Jackson After two years of trying “every imaginable treatment” to treat her pain, and having to walk with crutches, Debra now walks and functions perfectly well. Angie suffered …
Somatics, If You Can Sense It, You Can Change It Read More
Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Ayurveda For some of you the …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Mind-body medicine refers to the interconnectedness of one’s …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Low back pain is one of the most …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. The healing power of nature Naturopathic medicine is …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Does it need stitches? Your five-year-old hit her …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. While the anklebone may indeed be connected to …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. It Is Not Exercise, But Physical Fitness That …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Medical research helps babies with colic Colic …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Portland is a great city for tattoos. You can …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Our breath is one of the greatest gifts that …
Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Acupressure and Essential Oils For Stress Management We …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Eye Safety for Eclipse Viewing As most Oregonians, …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Yin and Yang of Fortified Foods The legacy …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Teaching Children How to Nourish Themselves through Cooking …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy Pain can have …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Sugar II Last month, we looked at the …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Sugar! Like most American children, I was raised …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Whether it’s eating right, exercising more, or spending …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Is Blue Light Damaging? The LEDs used in …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Another Reason for Kids to Play Outside Figuring …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Moving Inward: The transition into fall from …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Using Medical Intuition to Heal Medical Psychic Science, …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Spinal Surgery Explosion By Ron Feise, DC Over …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Herbal Supplements: Safety Concerns By Hari Dass …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Why Cleanse in Spring? Never before in …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy In this complex and …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. We are on a lifelong journey to balance …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. The Class of 2034 Gestates in 2016 The …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Cold vs Flu in Adults Influenza, (flu), and …
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Acupuncture: Your Family’s Medicine The history of Chinese medicine is long, rich in scholarly books and ever-evolving. Herbal therapy, acupuncture and Chinese nutritional and lifestyle advice work on the premise …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. “Inner critic, the Doctor will see you now” …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Bust the Myth of Aging What most …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Gong as a healing instrument By Signa Cheney …
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Editor’s note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional’s diagnosis, treatment or medication. Danger: Contents Under Pressure Feeling overworked? Try being …
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