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ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE

Traditional eastern medicine has been used for thousands of years to treat people holistically, often addressing several (seemingly unrelated) symptoms at once to propel them forward into a healthier future, free ...

Acupuncture For Headache Relief

A recent study published in February of 2017 by the Journal of the American Medical Association, (JAMA), concluded that Acupuncture significantly reduced the frequency and duration of migraine headaches in those ...

Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Update of an Individual Patient Date Meta-Analysis

In May 2018, The Journal of Pain, Vol 19, No 5 published a new critical review in association with the American Pain Society regarding Acupuncture for chronic pain. Study link The review ...

Meridians and Points II

Another of the most commonly used points in acupuncture is the 11th point on the Large Intestine Channel, LI 11, also known as Quchi (pronounced "Chi Cher"). If you bend your ...

Female infertility treated with Acupuncture

In 2003 the World Health Organization published a document called Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials. The objective was "to provide a review and analysis of controlled ...

Acupuncture in Vancouver could not get easier

What we are about We are all about you! Our space is designed for you and our goal is to welcome you to a place where you can heal, rejuvenate, find insights ...

Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular Acupuncture is a specialized diagnostic and treatment method. It is a microcosm of the macrocosm: the ear represents the entire body. Auricular acupuncture works by stimulating specific acupuncture points on ...

Dreams and Your Health - Gua Sha Acupuncture

Ever since ancient times, the meanings of our dreams have been the subject of much pondering. In some of the classical texts of Chinese medicine, specific images appearing in the context ...

Dealing with Acute and Chronic Stress

Its tax time again. The year just seemed to fly by. Are you feeling the stress. Acupuncture is very good at treating acute and chronic stress. How does it work? Acute and ...

The future for Acupuncture and Medicare is happening right now

Many patients over the years have asked if Medicare covers acupuncture, and to this point, the answer has always been no. Now some medicare patients pay for secondary insurance such as ...

Can Acupuncture Help Your Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain in muscles and joints can wreak havoc on a persons" life and significantly decrease a person"s quality of life! Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy and ...

Acupuncture for many health complaints

Acupuncture is used to balance the complex interrelated systems of the body and to stimulate the body"s natural healing processes. Integrating ancient and modern Chinese medicine and Western medicine,we offer the ...

Lowering blood pressure with the help of acupuncture

Doctors and scientists from the Irvine university of California have recently discovered a new method of lowering blood pressure. This method is based on electroacupuncture, which seems to have a significant ...

The Root of the Problem

Cold season is upon us. Increasingly, patients have been asking me what they can do to keep from catching colds this season. Some feel like they catch every cold that comes ...

Acupuncture and Autism

Acupuncture is a holistic approach in treating and preventing certain diseases. Its main tool are very thin needles that are inserted to targeted points in the body. The body has about ...

7 Ways Your Chiropractor May Treat Your Auto Injuries

If you"ve been unfortunate enough to experience an auto accident recently, you may be in a lot of pain. You may even be wondering what you should do next. Your family ...

Can Acupuncture help your chronic pain

Chronic pain in muscles and joints can wreak havoc on a persons" life and significantly decrease a person"s quality of life! Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy and ...

Acupuncture Can Help You Quit Smoking

Acupuncture is an ancient practice involving the use of needles. This instrument is inserted into the skin to allow you energy or Qi to start flowing freely around your body and ...

Acupuncture and Sports

As many of us enjoy watching the fearless athletes compete at the Olympics, we are amazed at their perseverance and the amount of physical training they must endure. Injury is a ...

Taking Care Of Our Veterans' Caregivers

Informal caregivers are a lifeline for veterans and a critical part of our health care system. The RAND Corporation estimates that informal caregivers for veterans save the United States millions of ...

Don't get old!

As a chiropractor, the job involves teaching, sharing, and interacting with patients constantly. That is one of the most important, and also one of the best, parts of the job. It ...

Your Health According to Your Teeth

Healthy life practices can result in healthy wellbeing no matter what age and stage we are in life. Hence, we provide quality care to our residents in every aspect of their ...

Big Changes Coming In Dementia Research

A quick visit to the Alzheimer"s Association page reveals a startling fact: 1 in 3 seniors die with Alzheimer's or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer ...

Creativity And Engagement Through Crafting

Crafting is something that many of us enjoy, regardless of age. Old and young alike, there is something wonderfully calming and nostalgic about sitting down with needles and yarn, paint and ...

When is it Time for Respite Care?

Being a caregiver is a full-time job. It can be stressful and demanding, without much opportunity for a break. That"s why Leisure Care communities offer respite care. No matter what is ...

The Future of Fall Management

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Tiger King won"t be the only reasons we"ll remember 2020 for a long time to come. For all its faults, the year was a great leap forward in ...

Five Steps to Owning Your Health

At any age, you should feel that you are thriving. However, maintaining your overall health and well-being often requires different things as the years roll on. Here are some ways that ...

Senior Resources Guide Vancouver WA

Welcome to Seniors Resource Guide Directory for Vancouver, Washington. This is a comprehensive guide to senior resources in the Greater Vancouver area and Clark County. ...

Helping the Aging Stay in Their Own Homes and Connect to Community

Villages Clark County is a grassroots organization of members and volunteers who believe in the power of community, working together to enhance members" lives through personal connections, educational and social programs, ...

I'm a Senior

Do you need help with in home care? Are you looking for a senior meal site near you? Where do you turn when you have questions or concerns about public or ...

CDM Caregiver Services

CDM Caregiving Services is Clark County oldest and largest provider of in-home care to the elderly and people of all ages with disabilities. CDM also provides Adult Day Services in our ...

Smart Technology Boosts Seniors" Independence and Morale

Before moving into a senior living community, it"s important to set up your loved one with the tools they need to succeed and thrive in their new home. Seniors and their ...

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal Cord Stimulation provides alternative pain control. With pain medication regulation becoming more stringent every year at both the state and federal level some patients are suffering while some doctors are ...

Aging in place Clark county

Helping Seniors and Family Caregivers with free, personalized advice to enhance health, independence, and aging-in-place. ...

Vancouver Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous

AA meetings throughout the Vancouver Area. If you need help, please come!! If you need to talk to someone RIGHT NOW, call this number: 360-694-3870 Looking for service opportunities? ...

How to Anti-Age Your Body (Because It's Just as Important as Your Face)

We'll be the first to admit that finding the discipline to religiously moisturize your face daily is challenging enough, but if you want to fight all the signs of aging, it's ...

Report Abuse & Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult

Call 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276*) if you: suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult Call 9-1-1 if a child or adult is in an emergency situation. Types and Signs of Abuse It has been estimated that ...

Cascade AIDS Project

Vancouver Office 100 E. 33rd St Suite 201A Vancouver, WA 98663 360-986-3500 ...

Basic Rights Oregon

Legislative We advocate for public policy that meets the needs of a breadth of our LGBTQ communities. Racial Justice We are centralizing the experiences and leadership of LGBTQ people of color through our Racial ...

The Q Center

Great Support for LGBTTo provide safe spaces, community building and empowerment for the positive transformation of LGBTQ2SIA communities and allies in the Pacific Northwest. As the largest LGBTQ community center in the ...

WHAT IS THE 7 HOUR HIV/AIDS PROGRAM?

As part of your tuition, the 7-hour HIV/AIDS program fulfills the Washington State Department of Licensing requirements for all health related professionals under the Uniform Disciplinary Act (RCW 18.130). Basically, this ...

Vancouver Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous

AA meetings throughout the Vancouver Area. If you need help, please come!! If you need to talk to someone RIGHT NOW, call this number: 360-694-3870 Looking for service opportunities? ...

What to do if You Have an Addicted Parent

When any type of family member suffers with an addiction, it's heart wrenching. It's even worse when it's your parent. Perhaps this is a situation you're currently dealing with in your ...

Tips to Talk to Your Teen about Alcohol

Some parents find serious conversations like talking to your teen about alcohol awkward or uncomfortable so they avoid them. However, if you plan out what you want to say it can ...

The Effects of Alcohol on Your Body

Alcohol"s impact on your body starts from the moment you take your first sip. While an occasional glass of wine with dinner isn"t a cause for concern, the cumulative effects of ...

Refuge Recovery

What is Refuge Recovery? We are a peer-led movement using buddhist-inspired practices and principles, combined with successful recovery community structures, to overcome addiction. We offer recovery from all forms of addiction through ...

I am sober - sobriety app for Android & IOS

Track your sobriety with a community that understands what you"re going through. Build new daily habits and learn from others who are making changes happen. It might feel like you're alone, but you're ...

SMART Recovery

Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such ...

The Recovery Village

No one is immune to substance use disorder. It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, class or sexual orientation. However, some groups are more at ...

Substance Use Disorders & PTSD Connection

It"s no secret that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating at times in one"s life. It"s also no secret that PTSD can negatively impact the effectiveness of other mental ...

Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique is a way to feel better, and move in a more relaxed and comfortable way the way nature intended. An Alexander Technique teacher helps you to identify and lose ...

Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.

Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...

Allergy Treatment - Simple & Painless

Would you like to get outside and start enjoying the world again...even in spring and summer? Would you like to have more variety in your hypoallergenic diet? Would you like to ease heartburn, ...

The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatry

"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...

Allergy Treatment - Simple & Painless

Would you like to get outside and start enjoying the world again...even in spring and summer? Would you like to have more variety in your hypoallergenic diet? Would you like to ease heartburn, ...

What Alzheimer's Does to Your Body

Most people know Alzheimer's disease affects the memory. But the symptoms can be physical as well as mental. ...

Anusara Yoga Class

What is Anusara Yoga? Can be slow or faster-paced Observation, alignment and stability in poses Focus on balancing strength with flexibility Anusara Yoga was created in the late "90"s by John Friend, and has since ...

SW Washington's longest running yoga studio, locally owned and operated for 20 years!

With over 20 years in the heart of Vancouver, we are SW Washington"s longest running yoga studio! Our highly knowledgeable staff teaches the mindfulness practices of yoga . We specialize in slowing the ...

Breathe Wellness Company

Since 2011 Breathe has been on a mission to share the power of holistic health. Through revitalizing massage therapy, classes and events, you have abundant opportunities to experience, recognize and develop ...

Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Testing for Optimized Treatment

WHAT IS APPLIED KINESIOLOGY In applied kinesiology I use a muscle (usually your deltoid) and test how well your nervous system is firing that muscle. To test this I have you hold ...

6 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTHY GUMS AND TEETH!

Let"s face it; Essential oils are all the rage these days. Known for their unique healing and therapeutic benefits, essential oils have been used for centuries dating all the way back ...

What Is Ashiatsu Massage?

In the Japenese language "Ashi" translates to foot and "Atsu" into pressure. Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy, is a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while ...

Deepfeet Bar Therapy, Ashiatsu Massage

A barefoot massage technique using deep compression effleurage strokes that glide over the body. Gravitational force is combined with centrifugal and centripetal movements. This creates a structural change in chronic soft ...

What Is Ashiatsu?

In the Japenese language "Ashi" translates to foot and "Atsu" into pressure. Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy, is a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while ...

Atlas orthogonal check does not involve cracking or popping like traditional chiropractic care.

I want to go through an atlas orthogonal check. We are going to do a check on the upper cervical integrity on this patient. We checked her earlier and she"s got a ...

What is Atlas Orthogonal Technique?

The atlas vertebrae is named after the Greek God who holds the world on his shoulders. Like the Greek God, your atlas holds your world (the head) on its "shoulders". This ...

Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular Acupuncture is a specialized diagnostic and treatment method. It is a microcosm of the macrocosm: the ear represents the entire body. Auricular acupuncture works by stimulating specific acupuncture points on ...

Ayurvedic Practitioner

Melonie is a Massage Therapist(#14790), Structural Integration Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner. She has been the owner of Vancouver Yoga Center In Vancouver Washington USA, since 2001. Through the years ...

Balance Treatment: How To Restore and Challenge Your Balance

Balance is a complex process involving the reception and integration of sensory input and the planning and execution of movement. It"s the ability to control the center of gravity over the ...

Restore Your Brain and Improve Your Life with LENS Neurofeedback

Our brain wave activity effects how we feel, how we perform and how our bodies respond to stress. If our brain wave patterns are unhealthy it can result in a number ...

Vancouver Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center

5109 NE 82nd Ave Vancouver, WA 98662 Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS Red Cells (WB & Power Reds) Sun Closed Mon 1:30PM - 7PM Tue 1:30PM - 7PM Wed 10:30AM - 4PM Thu Closed Fri 8AM - 1PM Sat 8AM - 1:30PM Apheresis (Platelets ...

Energy Balancing

Peace Yourself Together LLC was originally founded in 2012, offering Energy Balancing sessions as its primary therapy. Over the past few years additional therapies have been incorporated while in keeping with ...

Certified BodyTalk practitioner

If you are looking for a Certified BodyTalk practitioner in Vancouver WA or Portland OR area, I"m happy to assist you as a BodyTalk practitioner for HANDS-ON SESSIONS. I also provide BodyTalk ...

BodyTalk Practitioner

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? As soon as I wake up I make a conscious decision to embrace being joyful. What works for me is asking the question: ...

BODY IMAGE: OVERCOMING THE FIXATION TO CHANGE

Poor body image, and the constant desire to change our bodies, is a common problem among so many people in our culture. With that in mind, I thought I"d share some ...

Balance Treatment: How To Restore and Challenge Your Balance

Balance is a complex process involving the reception and integration of sensory input and the planning and execution of movement. It"s the ability to control the center of gravity over the ...

Nourish Your Roots: 8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Management and Circadian Rhythm Health.

8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Reduction and Circadian Rhythm Health. ...

The link between breathing and magnesium and why it matters for our anxiety

Sure, we have all heard that breathing, taking deep breaths, helps you manage your anxiety, but did you know that when we have shallowed breathing and hyperventilation it can lead to ...

How to Read a Prostate Cancer Pathology Report

If you"ve just received the results of a prostate pathology report from your doctor, you may have questions that you didn"t think about when you first spoke with your doctor. While ...

Vancouver Wa. Womens Advanced/Metastatic Support Group

All women's cancer support group and Advanced/Metastatic support group. All led by Oncology Social Workers in a richly supportive and safe environment. ...

How Chinese Medicine Helps Cancer Patients

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S., accounting for nearly 1 in every 4 deaths. As a cancer specialist in acupuncture and Chinese medicine with extensive ...

Cancer or Covid, it's all about inflammation: Obesity and Inflammation

According to a new study, individuals with obesity (defined as a BMI greater than 30) may not benefit as much from the COVID-19 vaccine as individuals who are not obese (BMI ...

Life After Prostate Removal

For many men with prostate cancer, prostate removal is never needed because the cancer is often slow-growing and managed with non-surgical treatments. But, if the cancer has grown beyond the prostate, ...

Pink Lemonade Project for breast cancer!

Diagnosed with or Recovering from Breast Cancer? If you are looking for help with finding your way through a new breast cancer diagnosis, are in treatment or in recovery, you are in ...

New Colonoscopy Prep Tablet Approved by FDA

The FDA recently approved a new colonoscopy prep tablet that may make it easier for patients as they prepare for this colorectal cancer screening procedure. Until now, patients had to drink ...

Prostate Cancer support group for Vancouver and surrounding areas

Welcome to Vancouver Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness (PSA). We are a group of men and their partners who provide information and support for those living with prostate cancer. You are ...

What is the Difference in Precancerous Skin Growths and Skin Cancer?

Have you ever wondered what causes a common mole to develop into skin cancer? Most moles never cause problems and don't progress to skin cancer. There are a number of reasons ...

What You Should Know About Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Breast cancer is much more than just "a disease." There are many different types which means there are many different breast cancer treatments available. Knowing which treatment to give to a ...

At-Home DNA Tests: Are They a Reliable Method for Cancer Risk Assessment?

If you have ever considered finding out more about your genetics, there are a variety of different companies that have been providing at-home services for more than a decade! Genetic testing ...

Creating a Chemo Care Kit for Cancer Treatment

Whether you"re just starting your chemotherapy treatments or you"ve been doing it for a while, we know that sometimes small things can make a big difference as you work through your ...

The three-phased approach to complementary cancer care

My three-phased approach to a healthy garden (also a great way to understand complementary cancer care). Phase 1 Identify factors that allowed cancer to grow in the first place. Cancer is a multifactorial ...

What You Should Know About Breast Cancer in Men

Breast cancer is an incredibly common type of disease that impacts the lives of thousands of patients each year. Statistics say that 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in ...

Local Cancer Support Groups

Local Resources & Support Groups Specialized Support groups We recognize patients" needs for sharing ideas and experiences and drawing strength from others facing the same challenges, and we give patients and their families ...

Stem Cell Treatment Specialist

Stem Cell Treatment Q & A What is stem cell treatment? Stem cell treatment is a form of regenerative medicine. These cells have an incredible ability to develop into different cell types in ...

Benefits of Seated Chair Massage

The Workplace Chair massage is convenient, requires little down time, produces immediate results, and is enjoyable. With enhanced productivity, mental and physical well being, company morale goes up and burnout is reduced. In as little ...

Chair massage is great for small to large sized groups

Our chair massage packages are designed for companies with 10 or more employees. We have our licensed and insured massage therapist come out with a massage chair usually set up in ...

What is Chair Yoga?

Slower-paced Poses use a chair for support. Focuses on increasing range of motion. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, done slowly and mindfully especially for those with limited mobility. However, chair ...

Heavy Metal Chelation

Listen to this video for a full explanation of a very effective at home approach to chelation toxic metals from your body. ...

SMART Recovery

Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such ...

The Recovery Village

No one is immune to substance use disorder. It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, class or sexual orientation. However, some groups are more at ...

The Effects of Painkillers on the Brain and Body

Drug abuse of painkillers can cause harmful effects on the brain and body of the person using the substance. Painkillers can refer to a number of both over-the-counter (OTC), prescription and ...

Opioid Addiction & Treatment

If you or someone you love is addicted to opioids, then you know that kicking the habit & taking back control is no simple task, & going cold turkey is much ...

Barrier to Rural Opioid Treatment: Distance

People who live in rural counties in five states heavily affected by the opioid epidemic must drive longer distances to obtain methadone, a treatment for opioid addiction, compared to individuals from ...

Refuge Recovery

What is Refuge Recovery? We are a peer-led movement using buddhist-inspired practices and principles, combined with successful recovery community structures, to overcome addiction. We offer recovery from all forms of addiction through ...

The REACH Center for Recovery

The REACH Center is a safe and sober environment open to anyone wanting to participate in a recovery-based, supportive community. REACH is a reminder of our recovery, empowerment, advocacy, community, and ...

Chinese Acupressure Massage

Lao Shan Massage & Facial specializes in Chinese Acupressure Massage, it's roots are of the same principles as acupuncture, relating to the body meridians and pressure points-absolutely unique and quite new ...

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE

Traditional eastern medicine has been used for thousands of years to treat people holistically, often addressing several (seemingly unrelated) symptoms at once to propel them forward into a healthier future, free ...

Stingers and Neck Injuries

If you play contact sports, you"re probably familiar with the concept of a stinger. Also known as a burner, a stinger is the shock a person feels along their arm when ...

4 Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Is Seeing a Chiropractor Safe During Pregnancy? Yes. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is not only safe, but it is highly beneficial to both parent and baby by reducing stress and increasing the ...

Movement and Chiropractic Care for Joint Health

It may seem like a paradox, but exercise is a good way to combat joint pain. Yes, those endless (feeling) minutes spent of twisty yoga, striding on the treadmill, or Sweating ...

How do chiropractors approach sciatica?

How do Chiropractors Approach Sciatica? If you feel pain, numbness, or tingling between your lower back and your leg, you"re not alone. Sciatica, one of the most common forms of back pain, ...

What is the value of exercise?

The short answer is...that the value is beyond measure. The long answer has filled mountains of books, blogs, magazines and seminars. I would like to share a few brief observations from my ...

Holiday Travel for People with Musculoskeletal Trouble

For many people, the upcoming fall and winter holidays will be the first time they"ve traveled in a while. And if you"re new to traveling after incurring a musculoskeletal injury or ...

Back Pain Vancouver WA

Back pain has so many sources. What they have in common is a heavy impact on a person"s life. Studies show that over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic back pain. ...

What is Atlas Orthogonal Technique?

The atlas vertebrae is named after the Greek God who holds the world on his shoulders. Like the Greek God, your atlas holds your world (the head) on its "shoulders". This ...

CHIROPRACTOR IN VANCOUVER EXPLAINS BACKPACKS FOR CHILDREN

Children turn into adults in the blink of eye. As a result, their bodies are constantly growing as they face growing pains affecting their back and muscles. To ensure your children ...

Acupuncture for headaches?

Those who suffer from headaches daily or near daily live with a pain or annoyance that most people will never understand. The World Health Organization says that nearly 1 out of ...

Is Your Back Pain Actually Referred Organ Pain?

Have you ever woken up with crippling back or neck pain wondering how you managed to sleep so wrong? While neck and back pain can be caused my muscle strains, ligament ...

Tips For Circulation Problems Cold Hands and Feet

Dr. Troy from the Vancouver Disc Center here with more insights into how we can help our circulation system keep us healthy and vibrant. So many of us suffer from illnesses ...

Don't get old!

As a chiropractor, the job involves teaching, sharing, and interacting with patients constantly. That is one of the most important, and also one of the best, parts of the job. It ...

My Doctor Said I Need to Exercise, But What Does That Mean?

Recently, I have been told by a lot of my patients that their primary care physician or other doctors in the past have told them that they need to exercise more, ...

SUFFERING FROM VERTIGO?

Do you have vertigo or dizziness in Vancouver WA? Often, our doctors at Homer Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic have patients who enter the office with complaints of dizziness. Many of these ...

How to Fix Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic Pain research is missing one major thing, fixing moving habits. Read why that is so important to pain. We have written extensively on the neurological component of chronic pain. There is ...

CHIROPRACTIC FOR CHILDREN

For children of all ages, physical touch is enormously beneficial. Lack of physical contact can lead babies to fail to thrive and cause depression and emotional disorders in growing children. For ...

Frozen Shoulder

We treat numerous musculoskeletal problems including "frozen shoulder." Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a condition that involves stiffness in the shoulder joint. This happens when the tissue around ...

Pinched Nerves

Have you ever accidentally contorted your body in a way that resulted in a sharp pain that decreased mobility in your neck or arm? If so, you might have experienced a ...

Why The Right Chiropractor Matters

Prevent future health problems & increase wellness Lowered blood pressure & decrease stress levels Eliminate neck and back pain & improve eye and ear function Increased energy levels & increase mobility Improved athletic performance & ...

Common Knee Injuries that a Chiropractor Can treat

Knee pain is one of the most common debilitating ailments and affects thousands of adults throughout Vancouver annually. It is often caused by wear and tear emanating from daily chores like ...

Pregnancy Chiropractic: Taking Care of Yourself Before Baby Arrives

Pregnancywhether first, last, or somewhere in the middleis a time of delightful chaos. There"s planning, prepping, buying diapers, and sorting clothes. Baby number one requires the set-up of a nursery and ...

Neck Pain Due to Bad Posture? Chiropractic can Help

Not only does bad posture look uninviting, but it also decreases your flexibility and increases your risk of getting injured. The development of neck pain is one of the biggest repercussions ...

Is It safe to take my child to a chiropractor?

Chiropractic is very safe, even for children when the adjustments are performed properly. What most people don"t understand is that chiropractic is more like a sport in that not only do ...

About Chiropractic - Overall Benefits

Here's a very informative Chiropractic Video from our Patient Resources Library. ...

When Healing Stalls

An engine stall mid-driving or mid-boating can certainly be a scary, bad thing. Usually you'll find an electrical system issue that initiated the stall... and the engines won't fire until it's ...

Some Surprising Statistics About Back Pain

Back pain relief is just one component of chiropractic care, but it is often a patient's first introduction. Back pain is horribly debilitating affecting all aspects of work and personal life. ...

Chiropractic Care for Pregnant Women

Attending to the unique needs of expectant mothers is the goal of pregnancy chiropractic. Chiropractors are specially trained to tailor their techniques to help alleviate common pregnancy complaints and to protect ...

10 BENEFITS OF GOING TO THE CHIROPRACTOR

Proper spinal alignment is central to a well-functioning body. A misaligned spine can impact everything from posture to proper digestion. Chiropractic treatment is a holistic, natural approach that utilizes spinal adjustments ...

Pediatric Chiropractic

Improve Posture And Much More There is no denying that children spend more time with technology now than ever before. From school work on a computer to looking over a tablet, this ...

Atlas orthogonal check does not involve cracking or popping like traditional chiropractic care.

I want to go through an atlas orthogonal check. We are going to do a check on the upper cervical integrity on this patient. We checked her earlier and she"s got a ...

Let's Make a Health Connection - Podcast with Roger Barnick

Today we are talking to Dr Roger Barnick of Barnick Chiropractic. He is a practicing chiropractor in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver, specializing in family care. He has cared for ...

Dentists & Chiropractors Help TMJ Patients

While all doctors ultimately want what is best for their patients, sometimes the concept of collaboration isn"t always considered. Historically, chiropractors and dentists would both help treat jaw or TMJ related ...

Relief for Carpal Tunnel Sufferers

Carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful hand, wrist and arm medical condition that often becomes progressively worse over time. The condition develops from a pinched nerve located in the wrist, ...

An Adjustment In Your Golf Game

Chiropractic care is standard for many pro golfers and increasingly for many Senior Golfers as well. Professional golfer Lori West attributes the reason she's playing today to chiropractic. Nearly two decades ...

Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Ways to Boost Your Immune System With the cold and flu season just getting started and the busy holiday season right around the corner, we often get distracted and forget to take ...

Types of Migraines

There are many types of migraines. To get relief from them, many migraine sufferers tend to take pain relieving medications. However, this is only a short-term solution, and it is not ...

Recovering After a Car Accident with Chiropractic Care

There are more than 273 million cars registered in the United States alone. While COVID-19 is keeping us home more than ever, we still get behind the wheel for work, errands, ...

Spinal Wellness Tips

If you know that you are going to be working or playing for a while, make sure that you are adequately warmed up. Even when only performing light activities, like gardening ...

Vancouver Chiropractic - VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION COMPLEX

When a vertebrae becomes misaligned or moves out of its normal position, this is referred to in the chiropractic profession as a subluxation, or more precisely, the Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC). ...

Chiropractic Care Improves Type 1 Diabetes in Children

The Diabetes disorder can be defined as an auto immune condition of the body where one"s immune system attacks the Beta Cells of the pancreas which produce insulin. The unfortunate fact ...

Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.

Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...

Vancouver Wa. Womens Advanced/Metastatic Support Group

All women's cancer support group and Advanced/Metastatic support group. All led by Oncology Social Workers in a richly supportive and safe environment. ...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & How to Deal With It

CFS or chronic fatigue syndrome is a serious, complex disorder that impacts various body systems. Also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), it is characterized ...

3 TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS

1. Plan ahead. And, I mean waaaaayyyyyyyyyy ahead. If you have a chronic illness, you know how much your body and mind rely on routines. Traveling takes you out of your routine ...

Chronic Illness Counseling

Individual Counseling & Somatic Therapy Somatic simply means "body-based." Somatic Counseling considers the interrelationship between the mind and body in addition to talk therapy. EMDR Therapy EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. ...

The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatry

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About Chiropractic - Overall Benefits

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Facing the Pain: A Four Step Plan for Those Who Hurt

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5 Preventive Steps You Can Take for Your Child's Best Oral Health

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5 Signs of Tongue Tie or Lip Tie in Babies

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Diabetes and Vision

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Are You Pre-Diabetic and Don't Know It?

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Banish Burnout: A free e-book with practical methods to reduce stress and sleep better.

Are You Pre-Diabetic and Don't Know It?

Type 2 diabetes is serious. It can affect your heart health, kidney health, eye health, and the healthy function of numerous other vital body systems. It typically starts silently, so you ...

What Patients Need to Know about Diabetes & Diabetes Management

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that happens when the blood sugar, or glucose, is too high in the blood. The disease has two main categories: Type 1 and Type 2, ...

Do Pictures of Food Make You Eat More?

I know it's not the Holidays - yet ;-) but with the decrease in light every day, we do tend to start watching more TV! This blog article is about the ...

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Chiropractic Care Improves Type 1 Diabetes in Children

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The Story of Magnesium

While magnesium is an electrolyte, it is also an essential mineral, required for energy production, the structure of bones and teeth, and the proper functioning of muscles and nerves. It is ...

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

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I am a certified nutritionist, which isn't a lot different from being a dietitian, but I guess how integrative and functional nutrition is distinctive is that we think of it as ...

Ask Dr. Sheila: Is Ghee Really Beneficial?

What is Ghee? Ghee, or clarified butter, is made by melting milk at low temperatures. On the Indian subcontinent, cow milk was typically used, however traditional forms of clarified butter in the ...

FRESH LEMON AND HERB QUINOA SALAD

Are you one of those people who know that if delicious, healthy food was available, you know you'd enjoy eating it. But you don't because it's inconvenient? I try to make a ...

Holistic Nutrition Counseling - Vancouver Wellness

Holistic nutrition combines evidence-based functional nutrition training with spirituality, self-compassion and high-performance living. It"s a broader perspective than dieting and eating well. We look at what foods best support you, focus ...

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For centuries, men and women have tried to lose weight by following all sorts of weight loss plans. Unfortunately, the results from following diets have produced a wide range of results ...

Community Kitchen - Vancouver Washington

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Portland DBT Institute- Eating Disorder Intensive Out-patient Program

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BEING MINDFUL ABOUT NUTRITION HELPS OPTIMIZE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Our brain and body are connected. As research evolves, we are learning more and more about the importance of the food that we eat on our mental health. Science is showing ...

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Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common digestive disorder, but that doesn"t make it any less distressing. Roughly 10-15% of Americans are living with uncomfortable, recurrent symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramping, ...

The Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

Everyone has heard about the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health. Similarly, everyone knows that they should be getting exercise - or at the very least adding more ...

Why is Drinking Lemon So Popular?

Why do so many "cleanse" programs suggest drinking hot lemon water in the morning? Warm beverages encourage movement in the digestive tract. Sour flavors, similar to bitter flavors, stimulate digestive juices to flow. A ...

Foods to Avoid When You Have IBS

It"s estimated that about 32 million Americans experience irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms vary, but often include diarrhea and/or constipation, cramping abdominal pain, gas and bloating. Most often caused by your ...

An Attitude of Gratitude Keeps You Healthy

Gratitude is a tricky thing to study. People are thankful for VERY different things often depending on background, upbringing, and personal taste. (Chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin, anyone?) Researching it over ...

Intermittent Fasting - A Brief "Skinny"

Intermittent fasting has been proposed as an effective means of supporting weight loss and well as helping maintain ketosis. It involves fasting up to 14 hours per day with the goals ...

Three Healthy and Easy Recipes for Spring

Whether you"re making dinner for two or just for you, spring into an easy, healthy night rich in omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory compounds and a whole lot of vitamin C. Minty Citrus ...

BINGE EATING DISORDER COUNSELING

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Clark County Public Health - Smart Food Choices

Eating healthy food in today"s fast-paced world can be a challenge. Shop at farmers markets for the freshest fruits and vegetables. Here are some tools to help you make smart food ...

Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.

Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...

Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.

Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...

Ask Dr. Sheila: Is Ghee Really Beneficial?

What is Ghee? Ghee, or clarified butter, is made by melting milk at low temperatures. On the Indian subcontinent, cow milk was typically used, however traditional forms of clarified butter in the ...

The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatry

"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...

Cancer or Covid, it's all about inflammation: Obesity and Inflammation

According to a new study, individuals with obesity (defined as a BMI greater than 30) may not benefit as much from the COVID-19 vaccine as individuals who are not obese (BMI ...

Resources for Coping with COVID-19.

Social Distancing and Mental Health We need each other. Being isolated from other people can make our physical and mental health worse and can especially trigger anxiety and depression. Especially if you ...

What Patients Need to Know about Diabetes & Diabetes Management

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that happens when the blood sugar, or glucose, is too high in the blood. The disease has two main categories: Type 1 and Type 2, ...

Are You Pre-Diabetic and Don't Know It?

Type 2 diabetes is serious. It can affect your heart health, kidney health, eye health, and the healthy function of numerous other vital body systems. It typically starts silently, so you ...

Man Alive - PROSTATE. URINARY. GI. Health

Are you aware of your Prostate, Urinary Tract (Kidney) and Gastrointestinal (Colon/Rectal) health? Experiencing urinary frequency, urgency and night time urination? Rectal bleeding or abnormal stool? What is the status of ...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

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Screening mammograms and COVID-19 vaccine

Reports of some patients developing swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination has raised questions about whether screening mammograms should be rescheduled due to concerns that this finding could be mistaken ...

Big Changes Coming In Dementia Research

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What is your disease risk?

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Ear Candles: Truths, Myths, and Our Experience

I will humbly share a funny story with you today. If you promise not to laugh. Promise? PROMISE? We took someone else"s word for it. This always gets us in trouble. Matt and ...

Feldenkrais Method in Vancouver, Washington

I first learned about the Feldenkrais Method a few years after moving to Vancouver. After years training and working as a lawyer, I was craving a more flexible environment and a ...

Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.

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What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition of the reproductive organs, causing heavy, painful menstruation, and potentially affecting fertility. The endometrium is the lining of your uterus, which is shed monthly during your period. In ...

Acupuncture Increases IVF Success Rate

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process by which an egg is fertilized outside the body in a laboratory. IVF is a common treatment for infertility when other methods of assisted ...

Female infertility treated with Acupuncture

In 2003 the World Health Organization published a document called Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials. The objective was "to provide a review and analysis of controlled ...

Vios Fertility Institute Vancouver, WA clinic

Vios Fertility Institute proudly serves the Portland region from our clinic & IVF lab in Vancouver, WA. Our mission is to help our patients find their way to fertility health and ...

Club Hope Infertility Support Group

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Family Planning And Counseling

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ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST LOCATION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

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How Stretching Can Change Your Emotions

If you dabble in alternative approaches to wellness, you already know that how you think, be it positive or negative, biochemically affects your body. But have you ever wondered if this ...

Why Everyone Should Lift Weights

Depending on where you"re at in your fitness journey, you may have already made friends with weightlifting. And no, we"re not talking about the people lifting hundreds of pounds of steel ...

Nourish Your Roots: 8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Management and Circadian Rhythm Health.

8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Reduction and Circadian Rhythm Health. ...

5 Foods To Avoid To Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

If you live in the Pacific Northwest as we do, you know how 9 months of rain can keep you on the couch binge watching Netflix for days on end. While ...

Eat like a nutrivore!

Mickey Trescott"s new book The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen: 125 Autoimmune Paleo Recipes for Deep Healing and Vibrant Health is available at Blossom! In The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen, Mickey teaches you everything you need to ...

Keeping Your Kids Fit and Healthy

What is the first thing your kids do when they come home from school? Do they grab a snack and head for the TV or computer? Eating too much and not being ...

MAKE MOVEMENT FUN AGAIN!

How many of you out there exercise because of the joy it brings you? Conversely, how many of you out there exercise out of obligation, guilt, or dispassionate routine? For many ...

Spring Cleaning for Your Diet

Spring cleaning has probably been on your to-do list over the last month. Maybe your garage is finally cleared out, your winter clothes are stowed away and dust bunnies have been ...

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

1. Don't skip breakfast The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and helps to prevent bingeing later in the day. A cup of coffee does not count - the caffeine and added ...

Take Flexibility Training Seriously

When it comes to the Big Three of exercise - cardiovascular, strength training and flexibility - it's pretty clear which one can get overlooked. After all, while we prize cardiovascular and ...

Beginner Push Up Progressions

Push-ups are one of the most dynamic bodyweight exercises you can perform. The basic push up works the pectoral muscles, triceps, and deltoids while also engaging your core. Performing push-ups on ...

How Exercise Tamed Her Anxiety

There was a time when Christine Anderson wouldn"t go near a gym. She lost control of her eating, struggled to climb a flight of stairs and hated the way she looked. ...

BODY POSITIVITY

If you believe that you"ll be happy once you lose weight, you"ll never be skinny enough to be happy. It"s a vicious cycle and it never ends unless we learn to ...

The Best Diet Strategies For Traveling And Camping

1. Avoiding Carbs When traveling for work or fun it is next to impossible to avoid eating out. Work meetings, social outings, or chowing down at your favorite spot by no means ...

Let's make a Health Connection Podcast 5 with Karen Kennedy, CN

I am a certified nutritionist, which isn't a lot different from being a dietitian, but I guess how integrative and functional nutrition is distinctive is that we think of it as ...

Food & Diet: Adopting Change

I should probably tell you at this point that the long-term choice to be vegetarian was entirely pragmatic, and I went kicking and screaming. Originally, when I was eighteen, I thought ...

20 Lasting Energy Snacks For Kids

Balanced snacks are an important piece in ensuring our growing children are getting the key nutrients their bodies need, especially since we can"t always guarantee they will be eating their meals. ...

Community Kitchen - Vancouver Washington

With a strong neighborhood focus, each Community Kitchen serves individuals who live nearby. As a food distribution program through Clark County Food Bank, we have daily supplies of fresh produce, hearty ...

MINDFUL EATING

Mindful eating, or the practice of being mindful during meals, has been found to help "rewire" the brain"s response to food. Distinguishing between Biological hunger cues and Emotional hunger cues is ...

Spring Cleaning for Your Diet

Spring cleaning has probably been on your to-do list over the last month. Maybe your garage is finally cleared out, your winter clothes are stowed away and dust bunnies have been ...

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

1. Don't skip breakfast The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and helps to prevent bingeing later in the day. A cup of coffee does not count - the caffeine and added ...

The Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

Everyone has heard about the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health. Similarly, everyone knows that they should be getting exercise - or at the very least adding more ...

Portland DBT Institute- Eating Disorder Intensive Out-patient Program

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YOUR CHILD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD

During my decade of working with children in schools, and based on my own personal experience raising two children, I have seen firsthand how influenced children are by the actions, decisions, ...

5 Tips To Feel Full, Longer!

Looking to cut your constant snacking? Long days and just don"t have time to sit down for a meal? Curb hunger pangs on your diet? We have 5 tips to help ...

Nourishing Your ADHD Child

When your child has ADHD, working to improve their overall nutrition is a top priority. Boosting their nutritional intake can provide excellent benefits and enhance their total well-being and focus. Although ...

5 Steps to Boost Immune Fighting Power

Take steps now to boost your immune function and prevent the fall winter immune system blues. Take these steps to enhance your immune armor. 1. Wash Your Hands Frequently Good hygiene has been ...

The Story of Magnesium

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Do Pictures of Food Make You Eat More?

I know it's not the Holidays - yet ;-) but with the decrease in light every day, we do tend to start watching more TV! This blog article is about the ...

YOUR CHILD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD

During my decade of working with children in schools, and based on my own personal experience raising two children, I have seen firsthand how influenced children are by the actions, decisions, ...

HOW TO COPE WITH EMOTIONS (OUTSIDE OF FOOD)

If you"ve ever used food to soothe emotion, you"re in good company. Food does work (temporarily) at easing an emotional hurt or pain. Dopamine (a feel-good chemical) gets released in the ...

Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.

Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION

The health of our digestive tract influences our everyday mood and the feel-good hormones that are produced. For example, 90% of our body"s serotonin is produced in the digestive tract. If ...

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING IN VANCOUVER

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Hunger is Real - Clark County Food Bank

OUR MISSION To alleviate hunger and its root causes. Achieving our mission is done in two parts: providing emergency food relief to individuals and families, as well as implementing a preventative stance ...

5-HTP - Nature's Anti-Depressant

What is 5-HTP? The Griffonia Extract is rich in 5-HydroxyTryptophan (5-HTP), which comes from an African vegetable, the Griffonia simplicifolia seed, and contains 30% HTP. 5-HTP is an amino acid that is ...

Nourish Your Roots: 8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Management and Circadian Rhythm Health.

8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Reduction and Circadian Rhythm Health. ...

Ask Dr. Sheila: Is Ghee Really Beneficial?

What is Ghee? Ghee, or clarified butter, is made by melting milk at low temperatures. On the Indian subcontinent, cow milk was typically used, however traditional forms of clarified butter in the ...

Recipe Green Goddess Smoothie

By Dr Chelsea Eilts, ND, LAc This delicious, healthy Green Goddess Smoothie is a great way to start the day or refresh yourself after a workout. This recipe is gluten-free, without added ...

Holistic Nutrition Counseling - Vancouver Wellness

Holistic nutrition combines evidence-based functional nutrition training with spirituality, self-compassion and high-performance living. It"s a broader perspective than dieting and eating well. We look at what foods best support you, focus ...

Eat Healthy, Eat Local Vancouver Farmers Market

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Health Benefits of Ginger

Chinese herbal medicine is, on one hand, an extremely complicated and involved science. There are hundreds of medicinal herbs, many with potent pharmacological effects, which are blended and mixed in a ...

Intro to Food Hygiene

We talk a lot about WHAT we eat, I"ll argue that the forgotten topic of HOW we eat is just as important. Our digestive tract starts at our mouth and ends ...

Eat like a nutrivore!

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Foods to Avoid When You Have IBS

It"s estimated that about 32 million Americans experience irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms vary, but often include diarrhea and/or constipation, cramping abdominal pain, gas and bloating. Most often caused by your ...

BINGE EATING DISORDER COUNSELING

DO YOU FEEL OUT OF CONTROL OR SHAMEFUL WHEN YOU EAT? HAVE YOU TRIED TO STOP OVEREATING ONLY TO FIND YOURSELF AT IT AGAIN? DO YOU HIDE FOOD OR EVIDENCE OF EATING? You may ...

An Attitude of Gratitude Keeps You Healthy

Gratitude is a tricky thing to study. People are thankful for VERY different things often depending on background, upbringing, and personal taste. (Chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin, anyone?) Researching it over ...

Diabetes and Blood Sugar Management

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent and more and more American"s are being diagnosed as "pre-diabetic" each year. Diabetes occurs when your cells become less responsive to insulin. Insulin is ...

BEING MINDFUL ABOUT NUTRITION HELPS OPTIMIZE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Our brain and body are connected. As research evolves, we are learning more and more about the importance of the food that we eat on our mental health. Science is showing ...

Food Addiction

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To supplement or not to supplement

Americans have the world's most expensive urine. This was the beginning of a lecture I heard a few years ago, and as I thought about my own oft-fluorescent urine, I had ...

De-sugar your brain

So, if you"re like any one of the average Americans in the US, you"ve likely consumed 156 POUNDS OF ADDED SUGAR this year . Added sugar has been linked to poor ...

FRESH LEMON AND HERB QUINOA SALAD

Are you one of those people who know that if delicious, healthy food was available, you know you'd enjoy eating it. But you don't because it's inconvenient? I try to make a ...

8 Easy Recipes To Cook With Kids

When I work with families who have a child with picky eating, I"m always encouraging them to cook with their kids! This is the best way for kids to have positive ...

5 Lifestyle Changes that Help with Your IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common digestive disorder, but that doesn"t make it any less distressing. Roughly 10-15% of Americans are living with uncomfortable, recurrent symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramping, ...

Health At Every Size

Thin is healthy and fat is unhealthy- right? Many of us have been told over and over by our doctors that we need to lose weight for our health. However, health ...

Why is Drinking Lemon So Popular?

Why do so many "cleanse" programs suggest drinking hot lemon water in the morning? Warm beverages encourage movement in the digestive tract. Sour flavors, similar to bitter flavors, stimulate digestive juices to flow. A ...

Top Foods for Strong, Healthy Teeth

You are what you eat. During adulthood, the saying is absolutely true. The older we get, the less flexibility we tend to have with what or how much we can eat. We ...

Meals on Wheels - Clark County

Meals on Wheels are nutritious meals that are delivered Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We serve seniors who live in Multnomah or Washington counties in Oregon & Clark ...

LOW PROTEIN INTAKE CAN RESULT IN MUSCLE LOSS

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Free And Income Based Clinics In Washington

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Office of Women's Health

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Adolescent Health Transition Project

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Basic Rights Oregon

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Portland DBT Institute- Eating Disorder Intensive Out-patient Program

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Health Care for Teens

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The Q Center

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Dreams and Your Health - Gua Sha Acupuncture

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Guided Meditation For Children

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The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatry

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Types of Migraines

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What is Headache & Migraine Care?

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Headaches & Migraines in Vancouver, WA

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Offering NEW Treatment for Migraine, Cluster Headaches and Trigeminal Neuralgia

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6 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTHY GUMS AND TEETH!

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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Health Benefits of Oxytocin

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Finding effective, safe contraception that helps you plan your family is easier than ever. But with so many choices available, choosing the best type of birth control for you is actually ...

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Friends of Hospice Southwest Washington

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Vancouver Hospice Society

You matter because you are you, and you matter to the last moments of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also ...

What is Hospice Care?

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Community Home Health & Hospice Vancouver

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Ray Hickey Hospice House

The Ray Hickey Hospice House offers local families an alternative home-like environment where loved ones may receive end-of-life care. The center includes 20 private rooms where patient families can visit day ...

Hospice care

For patients who are receiving end-of-life care from a friend or relative, usually at home. The Hospice Program offers physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients who are in advanced stages ...

Community Home Health & Hospice

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CONSTITUTIONAL HYDROTHERAPY FOR HOME APPLICATION

The purpose of this treatment is to stimulate a more rapid improvement in health, along with the application of specific dietary therapy and other measures. It is an integral part of ...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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Life with Peripheral Neuropathy

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Hyperbaric Oxygen & Light

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Can Your Heart Fix Problems Created by your Brain?

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THE POWER OF HYPNOSIS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

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Club Hope Infertility Support Group

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Female infertility treated with Acupuncture

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We are thrilled to officially announce our newest clinic location near Portland, Oregon in the Pacific Northwest! Dr. Shannel Adams and Dr. Angeline Beltsos Vios is led by Chief Medical Officer/CEO Dr. Angie ...

Acupuncture Increases IVF Success Rate

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VIVA - Veterans In Vitro Initiative

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What is endometriosis?

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Vios Fertility Institute Vancouver, WA clinic

Vios Fertility Institute proudly serves the Portland region from our clinic & IVF lab in Vancouver, WA. Our mission is to help our patients find their way to fertility health and ...

Family Planning And Counseling

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NuHealth Clinic

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Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.

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HOW DOES STEM CELL THERAPY WORK?

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Brain Injury Resources in Clark County

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Kundalini Yoga Washington

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Lymphatic Drainage

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7 Things About Massage Your Boss Wants To Know

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Chinese Acupressure Massage

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How Stretching Can Change Your Emotions

If you dabble in alternative approaches to wellness, you already know that how you think, be it positive or negative, biochemically affects your body. But have you ever wondered if this ...

THAI MASSAGE & YOGA

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Finding Calm

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The Miracle Of Massage For Positive Mood And An Improved Emotional State

We all know how a good massage can make us feel relaxed and give us a better outlook on life. However, did you know that massage has amazing mood-boosting abilities that ...

Medicinal Uses For Massage

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What to Expect During a Massage

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What is deep tissue massage?

There seems to be a lot of confusion about what deep tissue massage actually is. Most clients I"ve worked with ask for a deep tissue full body massage and expect to ...

Massage: What Can it Do for You?

Everyone knows massage feels good and reduces stress. Even a back rub from a friend can do wonders in making us take a deep breath and relax. But did you know ...

Massage Therapy in Vancouver Washington

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Foot Massage for Whole Body Health

Foot massage = happy feet = happy body Did you know that you have one line of fascia (connective tissue) that runs from the tips of your toes to the bottom of ...

Neck Massage to Eliminate Headaches

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Headaches & Massage

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Clark County Medical Society

The mission of the Clark County Medical Society is to improve the health and quality of life for Clark County residents by supporting the professional, social, and legislative priorities of Clark ...

Health care: low and no-cost

Low and no-cost health care information A variety of low and no-cost health care services are available in Clark County. "Free and Low-Cost Health Related Resources in Clark County" brochures are available ...

Dealing with Allergies? Learn When You Should Seek Treatment From the Rose Family Urgent Care

Approximately one out of every five women, men, and children in the U.S. has some type of allergy. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a substance that normally would ...

Qualified Care, Personalized Options

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Foods to Avoid When You Have IBS

It"s estimated that about 32 million Americans experience irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms vary, but often include diarrhea and/or constipation, cramping abdominal pain, gas and bloating. Most often caused by your ...

Accountable Community of Health for Southwest Washington

Here at Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health, we bring partners together to create equitable, sustainable systems change that reduces cost and improves whole-person wellness for all. People, organizations, and systems working ...

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The Missing Link - Women's Health

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Knee Pain Associated with Gardening

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3 things to remember when newly diagnosed with a medical illness

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Naturopathic Treatments for Women's Health issues

We offer: Annual gynecological and breast exams Natural bio-identical hormone replacement Naturopathic Treatments for Women"s Health issues such as: Menopause PMS Fertility Vaginal Infections Cycle Problems Breast and bladder problems Sexual Function Fibroids and more Many women struggle with an inability ...

The Women's Clinic of Vancouver

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Prevent blindness by catching glaucoma early

Glaucoma is a serious disease that causes permanent vision loss. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, it"s the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Thankfully, damage from glaucoma can be lessened with ...

What should I do if my child isn't gaining weight?

How can I help my child gain weight? First of all, talk to your pediatrician. She or he will have your child"s past height and weight recorded on a growth curve. Your ...

First Steps Maternity Support Services (MSS) and Infant Case Management (ICM)

First Steps MSS services can begin any time during prenatal, delivery or postpartum period up to 60 days following the end of pregnancy. ICM services can start after MSS ends (when ...

Man Alive - PROSTATE. URINARY. GI. Health

Are you aware of your Prostate, Urinary Tract (Kidney) and Gastrointestinal (Colon/Rectal) health? Experiencing urinary frequency, urgency and night time urination? Rectal bleeding or abnormal stool? What is the status of ...

Effects of Illegal Drugs on the Heart

Illegal drug abuse and addiction are very serious problems that can affect people of all ages, ranging from adults to infants born to mothers who regularly use drugs. Illegal drugs are ...

Let's Make a Health Connection Podcast - Series #3 with Dr. Cynthia McNally, OB/GYN in Vancouver Washington

Today we're talking to Dr Cynthia McNally she is a board-certified OB/GYN and owner of Evergreen women's health right here in downtown Vancouver. Hi Cynthia . CM- Hi Jen how are you? LHC- ...

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Treatment Options For Chronic Sinusitis

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According to the NIH, about half of women and 12% of men suffer at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lives. If you"ve ever had one or even heard ...

The 4 Stages of a Migraine Explained

If you"re one of the 37 million women, men, and children in the U.S. who suffer from chronic migraines, you probably don"t want to think about them at all when you"re ...

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Family Planning And Counseling

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Finding effective, safe contraception that helps you plan your family is easier than ever. But with so many choices available, choosing the best type of birth control for you is actually ...

PUDENDAL NEURALGIA (AKA THE MOST IMPORTANT CAUSE OF PELVIC PAIN THAT YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF)

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5 Lifestyle Changes that Help with Your IBS

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What is Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine is a systems biologybased approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an ...

The Q Center

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Info on HIV prevention Drug- PrEP

PrEP is a once-a-day pill for people who do not have HIV and want added protection. It is available by prescription, and must be taken every day like birth control but ...

Basic Rights Oregon

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Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.

Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...

Risks and Benefits of Medication

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Cascade AIDS Project of SW Washington

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Guided Meditation For Children

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Everything You Need to Know About Meditation Posture

Do you sit down for meditation and wonder if you"re doing it right? Learn all about the universal meditation posture here. There are a million forms of meditation in the world, but ...

The Big View

The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and ...

A Chiropractor in Vancouver WA Suggests Mindful Meditation

If you suffer from regular chronic pain, you have likely tried a variety of treatment options already. That said, you may not have tried mindful meditation yet. Mindful mediation can assist in ...

Nourish Your Roots: 8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Management and Circadian Rhythm Health.

8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Reduction and Circadian Rhythm Health. ...

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Consider Meditation a Medication

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Meditation Vancouver, Wa. - Mindful Meditation & Beer

Meditation has been around as long as humans have been present. Meditation is simply a relaxed state of mind with no thought, completely present in the current moment, focused on the ...

Guided Meditation For Children

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8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Reduction and Circadian Rhythm Health. ...

Yama - For Balance & Clarity

Our time before we move and breathe is dedicated to peeking into the wide world of the behaviors of the dear one walking the path of the yogi...(this includes all of ...

Parasympathetic Relaxation Exercise

This is a relaxation exercise that I like to teach my highly anxious and sometimes just anxious clients in private practice. So we always start by teaching how to breathe deeply and ...

6 mindfulness exercises, 1 minute each

Here are six short mindfulness exercises you can incorporate into your day if you're not keen on formal meditation. You'll also find many more quick, practical strategies like these in my ...

To Foam Roll or Not to Foam Roll

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Naturopathic Medicine Vancouver

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Risks and Benefits of Medication

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An unfortunate side effect of a changing climate is an increase in wildfires. Over Labor Day the west coast erupted into flames, sending thousands of citizens fleeing and blanketing the region ...

Naturopathic Doctor Vancouver

Have you ever wondered if seeing a Naturopathic doctor in Vancouver is right for you? Perhaps you are curious about the types of health issues a Naturopath can diagnose or treat? ...

Benefits of Hyperthermic Ozone Sauna Therapy

Ozone, or "activated oxygen", is introduced into a special steam sauna cabinet, where it then is absorbed transdermally (across the skin) of the occupant. The result is a health effect on ...

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care - an art, science, philosophy and practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness. Naturopathic physicians (ND's) are primary care and ...

Naturopathic Medicine and Primary Integrative Care

A naturopath prioritizes wellness and promotes prevention in the maintenance of overall health. By the time that symptoms show up, imbalances have often been there for too long already! The body ...

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What do you want? Really. Is it a thing? A new car? A different wardrobe? Is it money? Is it prestige? Take a moment and think about what the word "abundance" means ...

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If you've been listening to the medical community intermittently recently, you may have heard the word holistic dropped every so often. You might have heard it, but you may not have ...

Restore Your Brain and Improve Your Life with LENS Neurofeedback

Our brain wave activity effects how we feel, how we perform and how our bodies respond to stress. If our brain wave patterns are unhealthy it can result in a number ...

Understanding The Purpose Of Neuromuscular Therapy

NMT, or neuromuscular therapy, is an exhaustive examination and treatment of the soft tissue throughout the body. NMT uses regionally oriented protocols and these are taught in a step-by-step method. These techniques ...

Eat Healthy, Eat Local Vancouver Farmers Market

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The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatry

"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...

Cascade AIDS Project of SW Washington

CAP provides a wide range of services for people living in Oregon Southwest Washington. Please note that some of our services differ between states, so we have worked to denote which ...

Food Addiction

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8 Easy Recipes To Cook With Kids

When I work with families who have a child with picky eating, I"m always encouraging them to cook with their kids! This is the best way for kids to have positive ...

Holistic Nutrition Counseling - Vancouver Wellness

Holistic nutrition combines evidence-based functional nutrition training with spirituality, self-compassion and high-performance living. It"s a broader perspective than dieting and eating well. We look at what foods best support you, focus ...

20 Lasting Energy Snacks For Kids

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The Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

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Build-a-bowl: Quick meals with great sauces.

Actually, maybe not such a trend as one we have borrowed from other food cultures. Have you been to one of the healthy fast-food places and fallen in love with their ...

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How to Tell the Difference between Sinusitis and a Cold

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Sick Care

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Children's Mental Health Program

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NW Speech Therapy

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Early Learning Gets New Playground Turf

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Top Foods for Strong, Healthy Teeth

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First of all, talk to your pediatrician. She or he will have your child"s past height and weight recorded on a growth curve. Your pediatrician will likely ask you to bring ...

Let's Make a Health Connection Podcast - Series #3 with Dr. Cynthia McNally, OB/GYN in Vancouver Washington

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How to Survive Postpartum During a Pandemic

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Menopause Q & A

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Let's Make a Health Connection Podcast - Series #3 with Dr. Cynthia McNally, OB/GYN in Vancouver Washington

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Banish Burnout: A free e-book with practical methods to reduce stress and sleep better.

TRAIL RUNNING FOR YOUR HEALTH

Trail running is on the rise. Whether it"s the beautiful scenery, fresh air or the numerous physical health benefits, people are opting to head outdoors and run some dirt. We are ...

BEACH WORKOUT

Who wants to workout when it"s sunny and the beach is calling your name? Well, how about having the best of both worlds?! There are a number of exercises you can ...

POOL WORKOUTS

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Get Thee to a Forest!

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Why is Fitness Critical for the Spiritual?

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Why Everyone Should Lift Weights

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Physical activity is a key to good health

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Why Physical Therapy?

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Physical Therapy After Breast Surgery

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Q&A: WOULD A BRACE HELP SPINAL STENOSIS?

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Shoulder Pain Prevention & Treatment

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HEADACHES: A COMPLETE GUIDE

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CONSTITUTIONAL HYDROTHERAPY FOR HOME APPLICATION

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Q&A: WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR MULTIPLE FINGERTIPS THAT WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN?

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Nourish Your Roots: 8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Management and Circadian Rhythm Health.

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Breathing Practice for Calm Mind & Body

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PRENATAL YOGA

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU FOR YOUR WHOLE PREGNANCY Pregnant people need their own special yoga classes. One of our students said it best, "This is a place just for us!". We ...

Why Healthy Baby, Healthy Parent Isn't Enough For Many.

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Qigong

Chinese Vital Inner Energy Cultivation Methods Ch'i Training, Body-Mind Energetics, Qi Development Exercises Chinese Yogic Practices, Chi Kung, Qi-Yi-Shen Self-Cultivation, Dao Yin, , Tao Yin, Chi Gong, Tui Na Life Nourishing Ways: Yangsheng Zhi ...

Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce Stress

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Relieve stress with these powerful breathing exercises

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3 Remarkable Essential Oils for Luxurious Relaxation

This story is from more than thirty years ago, when I found myself re-awakened to a path of self-discovery and, ultimately, healing and change. As I began to work with and ...

Rolfing(r) Structural Integration

Rolfing(r) is a type of hands-on body work and movement education. Rolfing(r) clients come for a variety of reasons including: Low back pain Shoulder pain Neck pain Body stiffness Recurrent injuries Improvement of posture Body awareness Improved sport/activities performance ...

Finding Calm

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3 Remarkable Essential Oils for Luxurious Relaxation

This story is from more than thirty years ago, when I found myself re-awakened to a path of self-discovery and, ultimately, healing and change. As I began to work with and ...

Finding Calm

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SEXUAL ADDICTIONS AND PORNOGRAPHY COUNSELING

Like other addictions, sexual addictions are difficult to control and end, affect both men and women, and begin for a variety of reasons (e.g. curiosity, pleasure, exposure, sexual abuse, coping with ...

Sex Addiction

Sex Addiction (SA) is a repetitive and intense preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges and behaviors. It has been referred to as sexual dependency, sexual compulsivity, hypersexuality, or just out-of-control sexual behavior. By ...

Sexual Addiction Therapy for Men

You might be here because you"ve tried everything and you're still acting out sexually. Your wife might have told you to get help or she's leaving. You hate yourself for sexually ...

Warding Off and Bouncing Off Movements in Taijiquan

Png Jing is outward expanding and moving energy. It is a quality of responding to incoming energy by adhering to that energy, maintaining one's own posture, and bouncing the incoming energy ...

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Using Chiropractic Care to Improve Sleep & Insomnia

Everyone needs a good night"s rest to function during the daylight hours. Fact: If you"re not getting enough sleep regularly, you"re risking your health. Here are just a few of the negative effects ...

Annoyed by CPAP mask leaks? Try these 6 fixes

One of the rockier parts of CPAP therapyused to treat obstructive sleep apneais the mask leaks. Mask leaks can be noisy and disruptive for both you and your partner. They can ...

Dreams and Your Health

Ever since ancient times, the meanings of our dreams have been the subject of much pondering. In some of the classical texts of Chinese medicine, specific images appearing in the context ...

Banish Burnout: A free e-book with practical methods to reduce stress and sleep better.

Using Chiropractic Care to Improve Sleep & Insomnia

veryone needs a good night"s rest to function during the daylight hours. Fact: If you"re not getting enough sleep regularly, you"re risking your health. Here are just a few of the negative effects ...

We R NATIVE - Tips for getting enough sleep

Sleep might seem like a waste of time. You could be doing so many other things like messaging friends, sharing on Snapchat or Instagram, playing a video game, or hanging out. ...

Sleep Disordered Breathing: What It Is & How to Treat It

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6 mindfulness exercises, 1 minute each

Here are six short mindfulness exercises you can incorporate into your day if you're not keen on formal meditation. You'll also find many more quick, practical strategies like these in my ...

Having Trouble Sleeping? These Things Could Be Contributing to Your Insomnia

Despite hitting the sack at a decent hour, you find yourself tossing and turning for an extended period of time before you"re able to fall asleep. This is an all too ...

Telehealth for sleep evaluations

Telehealth is a hot topic. Although its recent rise is partially linked with the decline in in-person visits during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has in fact been heralded as the "next ...

Sleep Apnea

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The REACH Center for Recovery

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I am sober - sobriety app for Android & IOS

Track your sobriety with a community that understands what you"re going through. Build new daily habits and learn from others who are making changes happen. It might feel like you're alone, but you're ...

NW Speech Therapy

Know that building a childs communication skills improves their self-esteem and confidence. Believe that a family centered approach to learning is the key to improving the overall success of the child. Know that ...

Growth in Running

High school cross-country resumes today throughout Clark County. For our high school runners now taking part in their (away from) home program at the high school level, they will not only ...

Keeping Your Kids Fit and Healthy

What is the first thing your kids do when they come home from school? Do they grab a snack and head for the TV or computer? Eating too much and not being ...

Why Everyone Should Lift Weights

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Lowering blood pressure with the help of acupuncture

Doctors and scientists from the Irvine university of California have recently discovered a new method of lowering blood pressure. This method is based on electroacupuncture, which seems to have a significant ...

6 Simple Breathing Exercise To Deal With Stress

Breathing is something we all do during our life time. We all know we are going to die if we are not breathing. Breathing is a reflex action done by our ...

The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatry

"This presentation will review the ketogenic diet, its safety, and its use in treating obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders. The ketogenic diet has been used since the 1920's for the treatment ...

Relax like a Boss - 15 Relaxation Techniques To Reduce Stress

Who doesn't need more tools in their tool box for managing stress and anxiety??? Here are some more! ...

Nourish Your Roots: 8-Weeks of Supported Nutrition, Exercise, Stress-Management and Circadian Rhythm Health.

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How COVID-19 Affects the Mental Health of Seniors

C O V I D-19 has affected everyone in a lot of different ways." If you are in the 65 and up age group it has probably limited your social interaction ...

7 Powerful Relaxation Techniques

The stress of modern life can make real relaxation an elusive dream. Yet there is no reason life has to be filled with anxiety and stress. If you take some time ...

SMART Recovery

Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such ...

Portland DBT Institute- Eating Disorder Intensive Out-patient Program

Our Intensive Outpatient program is intended to provide a higher level of care treatment option for adults struggling with an eating disorder. ...

Anger Management in downtown Vancouver Wa.

Designed to teach non-violence, accountability, conflict resolution, boundary setting, assertiveness instead of aggression, and a variety of other concepts related to being less controlling and abusive. ...

Rolfing(r) Structural Integration

Rolfing(r) is a type of hands-on body work and movement education. Rolfing(r) clients come for a variety of reasons including: Low back pain Shoulder pain Neck pain Body stiffness Recurrent injuries Improvement of posture Body awareness Improved sport/activities performance ...

Structural Integration

Structural Integration is a goal focused therapeutic modality. This form of bodywork is ideal for those who have injuries, chronic pain, restrictions in movements or poor alignment in your posture that ...

Tai Chi And Other Exercises You Can Do At Home

Health has never been more at the forefront of everyone"s mind as it is in 2021. Keeping immune systems functioning properly whether it"s through medicine, nutrition, exercise or wellness, health is ...

Strength Flexibility Stillness - Taoist Tai Chi Society Vancouver WA

Taoist Tai Chi practice brings Pain Relief, Health Improvement and Spiritual Development The meditative and physical aspects of Taoist Tai Chi arts involve deep stretching with a full range of motion and ...

Ever heard of Thai Massage?

Two years ago, Raleigh, North Carolina-based massage therapist Assunta Rosler, then 58, took her first intensive on-the-mat Thai massage workshop, a form of bodywork featuring stretching and traction, traditionally practiced on ...

THAI MASSAGE & YOGA

COMBINING THE ELEMENTS OF THAI MASSAGE AND YOGA IS AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE TO RECEIVE. How the session will begin: You will help me design the perfect session for you by discussing the ...

What are Trigger Point Injections?

As part of an integrated approach to healthcare, Pain Relief Partners offers trigger point injection therapy in Vancouver, Washington. At Pain Relief Partners, trigger point injections are offered to help improve ...

COVID-19 vaccine How to access COVID-19 vaccine

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Local COVID 19 Resources and tactics to get vaccine sooner than later

We've noticed quite a few resources popping up online for local COVID-19 information in Vancouver, WA & Clark County. Some of them are quite good, some not so much. Below is a ...

Washington State Covid Vaccine Phase Finder Tool

The Phase Finder tool is designed to help people in Washington find out if they are eligible for a COVID vaccine now or if not, sign up to be notified when ...

Neck massages are blissful

As much as it would be lovely to go see a professional massage therapist every week, it"s not very practical. So, how can you give yourself a neck massage to release ...

Non-Profit Yoga Studio

Mission- Using a wide umbrella of mental health awareness, our mission is to implement mindfulness and movement practices that are inclusive to all populations and income levels, with an increased focus ...

Breathe Wellness Company

Since 2011 Breathe has been on a mission to share the power of holistic health. Through revitalizing massage therapy, classes and events, you have abundant opportunities to experience, recognize and develop ...

What is Chair Yoga?

Slower-paced Poses use a chair for support. Focuses on increasing range of motion. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, done slowly and mindfully especially for those with limited mobility. However, chair ...

Portland DBT Institute- Eating Disorder Intensive Out-patient Program

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