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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aging in place Clark county

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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? ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cascade AIDS Project

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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? ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 & ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

About Chiropractic - Overall Benefits

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

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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). ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Chronic Fatigue Conundrum

Does exercise wear you out instead of give you energy? Are you even able to exercise like you did in the past? Do you become winded if you run up a ...

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 ...

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

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." Helen Keller No person is immune from pain, no matter how incredible their life may seem ...

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 ...

The Chronic Fatigue Conundrum

Does exercise wear you out instead of give you energy? Are you even able to exercise like you did in the past? Do you become winded if you run up a ...

Journaling for Health and Wellness

When your body is sick or injured, you probably seek medical attention and follow a regimen of prescriptions, bed rest, and even physical therapy. But did you know that keeping a ...

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 ...

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. ...

About Chiropractic - Overall Benefits

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

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 ...

Exercising for Joint Health

Movement and Chiropractic Care for Joint Health exercise is a good way to combat joint pain It may seem like a paradox, but exercise is a good way to combat joint pain. Yes, ...

Why do I have Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue

I Call this section "Old Stuff" because the information it contains has been dealt with over and over again in many of the books that have a handle on FM/CFS. People ...

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). ...

Invisible Conditions

If you have been accused of "faking" an illness, you are certainly not alone. Many people struggle with health problems that don"t have a definable cause or currently available diagnostic criteria. ...

What is Craniosacral Therapy and How Can it Benefit You?

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The Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

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The Ketogenic diet in medicine and psychiatry

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Man Alive - PROSTATE. URINARY. GI. Health

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Resources for Coping with COVID-19.

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Ear Candles: Truths, Myths, and Our Experience

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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 ...

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Club Hope Infertility Support Group

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Acupuncture Increases IVF Success Rate

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How Stretching Can Change Your Emotions

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Eat like a nutrivore!

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Take Flexibility Training Seriously

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MAKE MOVEMENT FUN AGAIN!

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5-HTP - Nature's Anti-Depressant

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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 ...

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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. ...

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 ...

5 Steps to Boost Immune Fighting Power

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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 ...

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

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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 ...

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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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, ...

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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

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MINDFUL EATING

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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 ...

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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 ...

Health Benefits of Ginger

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8 Easy Recipes To Cook With Kids

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LET'S TALK ABOUT THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION

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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. ...

Eat like a nutrivore!

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Eat Healthy, Eat Local Vancouver Farmers Market

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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 ...

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Foods to Avoid When You Have IBS

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De-sugar your brain

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Health At Every Size

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Food Addiction

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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, ...

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 ...

Hunger is Real - Clark County Food Bank

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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 ...

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

Free And Income Based Clinics In Washington

We listed all of the free, income based health clinics, public health department clinics, community health centers that we have located in Vancouver, WA. For the most part these clinics are ...

Adolescent Health Transition Project

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Prevent blindness by catching glaucoma early

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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 ...

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

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Health Care for Teens

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Free and Low Cost Health Care Resources in Clark County

Great Resource for free and low cost health care in Clark County. WA Healthplanfinder Customer Service 1.800.923.4633 A new way to get health insurance: find a plan that fits your needs and budget. Find ...

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The Q Center

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The Missing Link - Women's Health

Have you been treating your thyroid and still feel exhausted? Is it hard for you to get out of bed in the morning? Are you still experiencing irregular periods and weight ...

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

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 ...

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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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 ...

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

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Guided Meditation For Children

Kids experience emotions in the body. In the book "Whole Brain Child", Siegel & Bryson suggest "move it or lose it" as a strategy for when kids are stressed or upset. ...

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 ...

Headaches & Massage

"This is such a headache!" It is so common that the term has become synonymous with an annoyance or a problem, but what are headaches, really? Can massage therapy really help? Different types, ...

What is Headache & Migraine Care?

If you need headache treatment in Vancouver, Washington, Pain Relief Partners may be able to help you through the use of a variety of non-invasive medical procedures. Residents of Vancouver, Washington ...

Headaches & Migraines

What is Headache & Migraine Care? If you need headache treatment in Vancouver, Washington, Pain Relief Partners may be able to help you through the use of a variety of non-invasive medical ...

A new treatment may halt cluster headaches. But some say psychedelic drugs are the real answer.

Imagine a hot poker inside your brain, pressing hard on the back of your eye. That"s how Bob Wold describes a "cluster headache": a rare and poorly understood disorder he has suffered ...

Headaches & Migraines in Vancouver, WA

Headaches can truly interfere with day to day life. Some people believe that headaches are normal. No way, Jose! By using gentle instrument adjustments, headaches are very easy for us to take ...

Offering NEW Treatment for Migraine, Cluster Headaches and Trigeminal Neuralgia

Migraine headache can be one of the most debilitating chronic conditions. Frequent headaches often remove the patient from their normal activities of daily living, be it work, caregiving, or basic functional ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plantar Fasciitis is No Walk in the Park

Therapeutic Massage Can Provide Pain Relief for Those Experiencing Foot and Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury, as well as one of the most common kinds of foot pain, found ...

VITAMIN INJECTION - B-12 Shot

Vitamin B-12 is one vitamin that may provide an energy burst & help your body combat stress. B12 injections can be as frequent as once weekly or as needed. It is ...

Hormone Highlights Part 1- Estrogen

WHAT IS ESTROGEN? Estrogen is a hormone that is primarily secreted by the ovaries. It has many functions in the body, and is most well known for its effects on vaginal, uterine, ...

Health Benefits of Oxytocin

We all know 2020 was a tough year, and caused increased levels of anxiety and depression for many. Anti-anxiety and anti-depressant prescriptions rose sharply in 2020, with statistics showing double-digit increases ...

What is progesterone?

Progesterone is the "other female hormone" produced in the ovaries. It is often overshadowed or forgotten due to the superstar status of estrogen, but it is equally as important! Progesterone is ...

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Your hormones govern just about every system in your body. When they"re out of balance, so are you. At Evergreen Women's Health, PC. in Vancouver, Washington, Cynthia McNally, MD, a board-certified ...

3 Things To Consider When Choosing Birth Control

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 ...

Hormone Therapy - bioidentical hormones

Many women and men suffer from low hormone levels as they age. When a woman has a tubal ligation, partial hysterectomy or complete hysterectomy, her hormone levels decrease. This can cause ...

Oxytocin

With all the options currently out there, I"d like to take a moment to highlight one specifically that you may not have heard about, or considered as an option to help ...

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

What is PMS?

PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is a cyclical occurrence of symptoms associated with the female menstrual cycle. Its symptoms can range from mild, lasting only a day, to debilitating and lasting for up ...

Community Home Health & Hospice

When a loved one needs medical or hospice care or even help with independent living, it can be a very difficult time. Not only for the loved one but for the ...

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 ...

Community Home Health & Hospice Vancouver

Address: 3102 NE 134th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686 Primary Contact: Greg Pang, Kevin Hudson Primary Email: gpang@chhh.org, kevin.hudson@chhh.org Telephone: 360.425.8510, 360.253.4626 Website: http://www.chhh.org Membership: Provider Member 2021 Cities Served:Longview, Vancouver Counties Served:Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum Agency Type: Hospice & Palliative ...

What is Hospice Care?

Give your loved one quality time Hospice care provides medical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients in their last months of life. Hospice care is a family affair and the patient"s family ...

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 ...

Friends of Hospice Southwest Washington

In the early 1980"s it became clear there was a need for funds to build a hospice program to provide personal, compassionate care for terminally ill patients in southwest Washington. A ...

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 ...

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 ...

Life with Peripheral Neuropathy

Any type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause serious concerns for people. One TBI that can be stressful is neuropathy. Neuropathy can be both scary and hard to manage for ...

Hyperbaric Oxygen & Light

Come as you are We"re not your average wellness center, nor are we just your local hyperbaric clinic. With a very unique vision and services offered, we"ve magically evolved into a space ...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

What is SAD? SAD is a mood disorder that is marked by depression during the same time each year. Many people who suffer from SAD are exposed to regions or climates where ...

Four Types of Regenerative Therapy and How Each Differs

One of the greatest benefits of technology advancements is in the medical field. Regenerative therapy is considered an alternative medical procedure and is a great example of how these advancements have ...

THE POWER OF HYPNOSIS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

It is commonly known that too much stress over a long period of time has significant ramifications to your health. Yes, some stress may be good for us, but stress that ...

Can Your Heart Fix Problems Created by your Brain?

Did you know that your heart actually gives off more electrical impulses than your brain? The heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart! These ...

ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST LOCATION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

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 ...

Family Planning And Counseling

With so many birth control options available, it can be hard to know which option is right for you. At Evergreen Integrative Gynecology in Vancouver, Washington, board-certified gynecologist Cynthia McNally, MD, ...

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 ...

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 ...

NuHealth Clinic

naturopathic clinic Why Naturopathy? Seeing a holistic naturopathic doctor is quite a different experience from seeing a conventional doctor or any practitioner that works strictly by treating the symptoms of disease. Our ...

VIVA - Veterans In Vitro Initiative

Supporting programs that help veterans begin a family is rooted in the Bob Woodruff Foundation missionto find, fund, and shape innovative programs that help veterans, service members and their families thrive. ...

Club Hope Infertility Support Group

OUR NAME Often those struggling with infertility issues can feel left out of conversations with other women about children. Unfortunately, they feel like they aren"t part of that club. Club Hope strives ...

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 ...

HOW DOES STEM CELL THERAPY WORK?

Knowing how stem cell therapy works can help you decide if this treatment is the best option for your particular needs. At Waterfront Health & Wellness, we want to help you ...

Brain Injury Resources in Clark County

This brochure is intended to help improve the lives of people who suffer Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI and includes several helpful resources & groups to seek help. ...

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

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

Kundalini Yoga Washington

We are committed to transparency and collaboration. Our purpose is to create a thriving, diverse and inclusive community in the Pacific Northwest. Our aim is to provide resources for both new ...

Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage uses a gentle, light, noninvasive touch to help heal: Lymph System Lymphatic Drainage Massage uses a gentle, light, noninvasive touch to help heal: Wounds Fissures Ulcerations Bruises Dermatitis Scars Traumas Pre- and post-surgical sites Areas where fluid accumulates Breast 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 ...

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 ...

Headaches & Massage

"This is such a headache!" It is so common that the term has become synonymous with an annoyance or a problem, but what are headaches, really? Can massage therapy really help? Different types, ...

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 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 ...

What to Expect During a Massage

Much like many medical or health related procedures, the first time undergoing massage therapy can be a bit of a question mark. If you"re like us you prefer these types of ...

Medicinal Uses For Massage

Checklist of the Many Medicinal Uses For Massage Miscellaneous Enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells Helps remove waste products Circulatory effects help in treating inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis or edema ...

Massage Therapy in Vancouver Washington

Massage Therapy is far from being a luxury. It is a vital nutrient that supports a more embodied and fulfilling life. Healing touch reduces stagnation, fatigue and discomfort while increasing positive ...

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 ...

Finding Calm

It isn't easy these days finding ways to let go, yet there are so many ways to free ourselves from what constrains us or concerns us deeply. I don't mean to ...

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 ...

Plantar Fasciitis is No Walk in the Park

Therapeutic Massage Can Provide Pain Relief for Those Experiencing Foot and Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury, as well as one of the most common kinds of foot pain, found ...

7 Things About Massage Your Boss Wants To Know

1. Massage makes you a faster worker. There was a study done in 1996 with a group of adults. They were asked to complete a series of math problems after having ...

Neck Massage to Eliminate Headaches

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: 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 ...

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 ...

The Women's Clinic of Vancouver

The people employed at The Women"s Clinic of Vancouver, P.S. go about their daily tasks with the common focus that patient care is the reason we are employed here. Our mission: The ...

3 things to remember when newly diagnosed with a medical illness

Kendall Hagensen is a Somatic or Body-Oriented Therapist and trained in EMDR, which means that she uses our innate mind-body connection as a tool in counseling. If you are interested in ...

Treatment Options For Chronic Sinusitis

According to the NIH, 12.5% of adult women and men in America have been diagnosed with sinusitis, a painful condition that"s characterized by swollen, inflamed sinus tissues. The sinuses are cavities ...

LOW ENERGY?

TAKE A MINUTE TO ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS AND CONSIDER RE-EVALUATION OF YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE AND A VISIT TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. TOO MUCH SUGAR? ARE YOU EXERCISING ENOUGH? SKIPPING BREAKFAST? TOO SEDENTARY? TOO MUCH ...

Qualified Care, Personalized Options

At Options360, you can find help and get answers to your questions. Started by women and for women Options360 began when two women became friends after surviving some tough situations when they were ...

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 ...

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

I learn a lot from my patients. Sometimes, more than I would like to admit. Yes, we doctors may disparage our patients who consult Dr. Google before seeing us and there is ...

Ways to Help Prevent Getting a UTI

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 ...

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 ...

WHAT IS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE?

VWS Integrative Medicine Vlog is a discussion about all things related to mind body wellness. We explore topics related to mental and physical health to provide education and support to you, ...

HEALTHCARE FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN

Cascadia Women"s Clinic We provide OB/GYN, Cosmetic Services, and much more. CWC provides an array of healthcare services from obstetrics and gynecological care, massage therapy, and cosmetic services. On-site ultrasound is also available. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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- ...

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 ...

Lets make a Health Connection Podcast 6 Front Line Workers to the Front of the Line

LHC - Hello and welcome to a very special edition of, "Let's Make a Health Connection." I'm James from Local Health Connect, and we're talking to Jennifer Barber about a very ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The Missing Link - Women's Health

Have you been treating your thyroid and still feel exhausted? Is it hard for you to get out of bed in the morning? Are you still experiencing irregular periods and weight ...

Knee Pain Associated with Gardening

Tending to your garden can be a fun and relaxing hobby. It"s been shown to improve strength, memory retention, mood, and more. The benefits are nearly endless, but the repetitive stress ...

WAIT, NO PELVIC EXAM?

When I was in residency (before computers or Snapchat or memes! Yes, I am old!), we were encouraged to do A LOT of pelvic exams. I always felt sorry for the ...

3 Things To Consider When Choosing Birth Control

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Family Planning And Counseling

With so many birth control options available, it can be hard to know which option is right for you. At Evergreen Integrative Gynecology in Vancouver, Washington, board-certified gynecologist Cynthia McNally, MD, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

As naturopathic doctors, prevention of disease is a top focus. Our goal is to teach our patients how to take care of themselves so that they do not end up needing ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consider Meditation a Medication

The days are getting longer and spring is right around the corner and the world will begin teaming with life and yet, we are still challenged with navigating a pandemic. For ...

Guided Meditation For Children

Kids experience emotions in the body. In the book "Whole Brain Child", Siegel & Bryson suggest "move it or lose it" as a strategy for when kids are stressed or upset. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Guided Meditation For Children

Kids experience emotions in the body. In the book "Whole Brain Child", Siegel & Bryson suggest "move it or lose it" as a strategy for when kids are stressed or upset. ...

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 ...

Relax the Vagus Nerve and enjoy the Parasympathetic Nervous System

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 ...

To Foam Roll or Not to Foam Roll

Foam rolling: is it hype, a fad, beneficial or just plain painful? Let"s explore what foam rolling is first, then we will discuss the when and why. Foam rolling is a myofascial ...

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? ...

4 SURE-FIRE WAYS TO GET MORE OF WHAT YOU REALLY WANT

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 ...

A Glimpse Into The Holistic Approach To Medicine

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 ...

Risks and Benefits of Medication

As naturopathic doctors, prevention of disease is a top focus. Our goal is to teach our patients how to take care of themselves so that they do not end up needing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tips for Lung and Heart Health in This Scary Era of Massive Fires

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 Medicine Vancouver

Naturopathic medicine is an approach to healthcare that encourages self healing by removing obstacles to cure and facilitate the body"s ability to recover. It focuses on identifying the underlying cause of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Food Addiction

About Food Addiction Although many claim that food as a drug is equivalent to the brain activation present in cocaine or heroin use, this simply is not proven. Music also stimulates the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Taking Care of Yourself Inside and Out

Sum 2020 up in one word and it would probably be "caution." During the COVID-19 pandemic, we"re cautious about where we go, who we see, and how we interact. So much ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nutrition 101: Metabolic Reset - Improve digestion, balance blood sugar and improve energy.

Nutrition 101: Metabolic Reset is a 4-week series provided online to do on your own schedule. Know your WHY! The reason so many programs fail is because you don't learn WHY you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Eat Healthy, Eat Local Vancouver Farmers Market

Whole Body Health at the Farmers Market Our body is a complicatedand occasionally weirdnetwork of intertwined systems. When we"re in pain, it"s hard to see beyond discomfort but the source can be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING IN VANCOUVER

What is Nutritional Counseling? Nutritional counseling refers to a holistic treatment strategy using diet and nutrition to help with your goals. It is part of a treatment process and specifically addresses problems ...

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 ...

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. ...

Nutrition Consulting

Nutrition consulting, one-on-one or family services: $100/hour-long consultation. First appointment $175. Shorter follow-up consultations done over the phone or video conferencing are pro-rated. Only one individual is counseled at each appointment ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wild Heart Society - Health Coaching

What is Health Coaching? Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches help clients focus on both Primary and Secondary Foods to make meaningful and lasting changes to meet their goals. Primary foods include relationships, finances, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LOW PROTEIN INTAKE CAN RESULT IN MUSCLE LOSS

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 ...

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

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. ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Exercising for Joint Health

Movement and Chiropractic Care for Joint Health exercise is a good way to combat joint pain It may seem like a paradox, but exercise is a good way to combat joint pain. Yes, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hormone Replacement with Chronic Pain

Do opioids change my hormone levels? It has been described for quite sometime now how hormone levels are altered with chronic opioid use. Many times symptoms from this are subtle over ...

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 ...

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 ...

About Chiropractic - Overall Benefits

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

Knee Pain Associated with Gardening

Tending to your garden can be a fun and relaxing hobby. It"s been shown to improve strength, memory retention, mood, and more. The benefits are nearly endless, but the repetitive stress ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Sex Hurts

Painful sex (the unintentional kind) can make life and relationships less satisfying. Sex is not a necessityit is not like oxygen, food, or shelterbut it is important to many women. If ...

OUTTA' CONTROL PERIODS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

"Annuale"s not for everyone. Do not take if you are using MAIO Inhibitors or if your occupation requires you to operate heavy machinery. Do not take Annuale if you ever plan ...

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 ...

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 pediatrician will likely ask you to bring ...

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 ...

How to Keep Germs At Bay and Illnesses Away

Kids pick up germs all day, every day. Whether they are sharing toys, playing at day care or sitting in the classroom, whenever children are together, they are at risk for ...

Protecting Children From Abuse

Child abuse and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), though not always easy to talk about, are a serious and major problem among children today. All forms of child maltreatmentemotional/psychological abuse, physical abuse, ...

The Beauty of a Spectrum

The fact that Autism Spectrum Disorder exists as a spectrum means all people can place themselves somewhere on this spectrum. Indeed, the characteristics that make up autism are part of how ...

Bladder and Bowel Health in Children

By: Heather Jenny, PT Heather has joined Pinnacle Women"s Therapeutics with over 28 years specializing in pelvic health in adults and children. She is a gift to our community! Hello There! Surprised ...

Early Learning Gets New Playground Turf

"Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity." Kay Redfield Jamison New playground turf was recently installed in the Early Learning playground, ...

Sick Care

When your child is sick or injured, our nursing staff will facilitate scheduling a same-day appointment when needed, or offer home advice. Whenever possible, we try to schedule your child"s visit ...

How to Tell the Difference between Sinusitis and a Cold

Put on your detective hatare you suffering from the common cold or sinusitis? Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa. The symptoms of a cold and a ...

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 ...

POSTPARTUM SELF-CARE

Becoming a parent can include a variety of challenges and distress. It"s so important that we take care of ourselves, but often we don"t even know where to start. Here"s an overview ...

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 ...

Children's Mental Health Program

Mental illness is shockingly common, affecting almost every American family directly or indirectly. It can strike someone of any background. It can strike at any stage of life from childhood to ...

How to Survive Postpartum During a Pandemic

Postpartum Postpartum is the period of time after you have a baby. In a "normal" time, this is a very challenging time by itself. The 4th trimester is a time of amazing ...

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- ...

Menopause Q & A

When does menopause start? Menopause typically begins in your late 40s or early 50s, but every woman is different. A menopause diagnosis occurs when you go 12 straight months without a period. ...

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

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- ...

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. ...

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

With the excessive heat we"ve been experiencing, many exercisers are turning to the water for their workouts. Water fitness can improve muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular health, decrease body fat, ...

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 ...

Why is Fitness Critical for the Spiritual?

You identify as spiritual. You know that you are energy, embodied. You are connected to the deeper stuff of life. You have no interest in blowing up your ego and you ...

Physical activity is a key to good health

Physical Activity Physical activity is a key to good health Being physically active is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health, according to the Office of Disease ...

Get Thee to a Forest!

When was the last time you went outside? I don't just mean from your front door to your car and across the parking lot, I mean really outside. Like, no time-frame ...

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. ...

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

Q: My grandmother has multiple fingertips that will not straighten completely. Though she says she is not experiencing any pain, they look stuck. Should I take her to the doctor? What ...

Q&A: WOULD A BRACE HELP SPINAL STENOSIS?

Q: My 83-year-old mother was recently diagnosed with spinal stenosis by her physician. She mostly suffers from back pain and sometimes pain down her leg. She tries to avoid the pain ...

Physical Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia affects millions of Americans every year, yet it is still a disease that confounds many doctors who diagnose it. The symptoms can vary widely and can be debilitating. People diagnosed ...

HEADACHES: A COMPLETE GUIDE

ANATOMY The anatomy of the head, neck and brain is complex and extensive. To better understand headaches, it is important to be aware of some specific anatomical structures within this region. ...

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 ...

Why Physical Therapy?

What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy helps restore normal function after injury or surgery, and teaches strategies for injury prevention. We want you to get back to the activities you enjoy! At ...

Physical Therapy After Breast Surgery

For women who have had breast surgery, coping with issues that arise from surgery scars can be trying and difficult. It is important to know that although the development of scar ...

Shoulder Pain Prevention & Treatment

Shoulder pain treatment options vary widely and can be confusing without a medical degree to help interpret your options. Shoulder pain affects most everyone in their lifetime and can range from ...

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. ...

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

Breathing Practice for Calm Mind & Body

Your breath can calm you faster than anything else. Breathing practice? It may seem silly to practice something you do automatically, everyday. However when we become stressed, the rhythm of the breath ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

Relieve stress with these powerful breathing exercises

One of the most helpful pieces of knowledge I have learned so far in my career was from a gentleman named Eric Gentry. He is a licensed psychotherapist and a PhD ...

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. ...

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

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 ...

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. ...

Finding Calm

It isn't easy these days finding ways to let go, yet there are so many ways to free ourselves from what constrains us or concerns us deeply. I don't mean to ...

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

It isn't easy these days finding ways to let go, yet there are so many ways to free ourselves from what constrains us or concerns us deeply. I don't mean to ...

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

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. The term sleep apnea is derived from the Greek etymology meaning "without breath". Breathing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Are you or a loved one experiencing sudden mood swings, loud snoring or tossing and turning throughout the night, or just a lack of energy? Believe it or not, this could be ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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! ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

COVID-19 vaccine How to access COVID-19 vaccine

Those included in Phase 1a and Phase 1b Tier 1 (B1) are now eligible to be vaccinated (see "How vaccine will be prioritized" section below). If you confirmed your eligibility using ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Losing Weight Over 35 Years Old

"I HAVEN"T LOST ANY WEIGHT AND ALL I"VE EATEN FOR FOUR WEEKS IS SALAD; IN FACT, I"VE GAINED 3 LBS!" I hear this, on average, 3 times per day: "If all this eating ...

5 Tips To Losing Weight While Keeping Your Sanity

Losing weight is the goal of many individuals worldwide however there is no simple way to drop the pounds like taking a pill or simply wishing them away. Unfortunately, losing weight ...

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

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 ...

FROM NOT TO HOTSERIOUSLY?

So, there is a new show coming out on WEtv called "Mama June: From Not to Hot". Full disclosure I have not seen this show as it hasn"t been released yet ...

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 ...

THE FANTASY OF BEING THIN

The Fantasy of Being Thin I work with women of all shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds. Some women have been "overweight" their entire lives. Other have gone through considerable (and in some ...

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 ...

Living with disappointment - The Healthy Weigh

Yesterday marked the end of our 6-month program at The Healthy Weigh. I, like so many others during this covid-19 crisis, was disappointed that things weren"t how I wanted them to ...

Tips for eating out and losing weight

For any weight loss plan to be successful, it must be sustainable. That means you won't be a happy camper if you constantly have to "pass" on eating out with family ...

LOW PROTEIN INTAKE CAN RESULT IN MUSCLE LOSS

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 ...

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. ...

3 SELF-LOVING WAYS TO STAY EMBODIED ALL DAY LONG.

What does it mean to be embodied? Simply put, embodiment is a way of being where we are in tune with our bodily sensations. For example, when we experience a stressful trigger, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Get Thee to a Forest!

When was the last time you went outside? I don't just mean from your front door to your car and across the parking lot, I mean really outside. Like, no time-frame ...

5 Ways to Practice Ahimsa - Yoga Vancouver

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that translates roughly to Non-Violence or doing no harm. When we begin to practice ahimsa we choose to walk compassionately through this life. We understand our ...

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