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 ou…

• December 31, 2020

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…

• November 25, 2020

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 inf…

• October 29, 2020

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 ti…

• October 1, 2020

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 rema…

• August 26, 2020

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 racia…

• July 30, 2020

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 recreati…

• July 2, 2020

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. Th…

• May 29, 2020

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…

• May 2, 2020

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 heal…

• March 27, 2020

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.…

• February 28, 2020

Back pain and neck pain are among the most common physical conditions requiring professional health care and affecting an individual’s ability to work …

• January 31, 2020

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• December 27, 2019

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• December 3, 2019

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• November 1, 2019

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• October 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• September 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• August 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• July 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• June 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• May 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• April 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• March 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• February 1, 2019

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• January 2, 2019

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• December 1, 2018

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• November 1, 2018

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• October 1, 2018

Spinal Manipulation May Help You Avoid Surgery By Hari Dass Khalsa, DC Spinal surgery, called microdiscectomy, is not an uncommon procedure for p…

• September 1, 2018

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• August 1, 2018

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 f…

• August 1, 2018

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• July 1, 2018

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• June 1, 2018

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• May 1, 2018

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• April 1, 2018

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• March 1, 2018

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• February 1, 2018

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• January 1, 2018

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• December 1, 2017

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• November 1, 2017

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• October 2, 2017

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• September 1, 2017

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• August 1, 2017

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• June 1, 2017

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• May 1, 2017

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• April 2, 2017

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• March 4, 2017

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• February 1, 2017

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• January 4, 2017

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• December 1, 2016

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• November 1, 2016

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• October 1, 2016

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• September 2, 2016

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• August 1, 2016

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• July 1, 2016

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• June 1, 2016

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• May 1, 2016

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• April 1, 2016

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• March 1, 2016

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• February 1, 2016

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• January 1, 2016

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• December 1, 2015

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• November 1, 2015

Acupuncture: Your Family’s Medicine The history of Chinese medicine is long, rich in scholarly books and ever-evolving. Herbal therapy, acupuncture …

• October 1, 2015

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• September 1, 2015

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• August 2, 2015

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• July 1, 2015

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• June 1, 2015

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• May 1, 2015

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• April 1, 2015

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• March 1, 2015

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• January 1, 2015

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• December 1, 2014

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• November 1, 2014

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• October 1, 2014

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• September 1, 2014

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• August 1, 2014

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• July 1, 2014

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• June 1, 2014

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• May 1, 2014

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• April 1, 2014

By Cat Wurdack 2032 SE Clinton St. 503.234.5689 Mon - Fri 8 am - 6 pm Sat - Sun  8 am - 3 pm         For…

• March 1, 2014

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• March 1, 2014

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• February 1, 2014

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• January 1, 2014

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• November 1, 2013

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• October 1, 2013

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• September 1, 2013

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• August 1, 2013

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• July 1, 2013

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• June 1, 2013

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• May 1, 2013

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• April 1, 2013

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• March 1, 2013

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• February 1, 2013

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• December 1, 2012

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• November 8, 2012

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• October 1, 2012

Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a health care professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication. …

• October 1, 2012