The Body Remembers What the Mind Tries to Forget At Heart Spring Health, we often meet patients navigating the long-term effects of chronic stress, emotional burnout, and unresolved trauma. While many people seek care for physical symptoms—fatigue, pain, anxiety, digestive issues—it’s clear that the nervous system plays a central role in both the root cause…
Carbohydrates are the main fuel source our body uses for physical activity and brain function. Our bodies absorb carbohydrates into the blood stream primarily through the walls of the small intestine. The carbohydrates we eat are absorbed into our cells with the help of insulin, the chemical messenger which opens the door to the cell.…
In today’s fast-paced world, nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, improving athletic performance, or simply striving for better well-being, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can be your guide. But what exactly does a dietitian do, and how can they help you? What Is a Dietitian? A…
In the last few years Hollywood stars, wellness influencers, and the media have brought increased awareness to a class of medications traditionally used in the treatment of diabetes, and now being used for weight loss: glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists. The incidence of chronic metabolic disease has continued to surge in the US and these…
Living with digestive dysfunction If you have ever struggled with digestive problems, you know how disruptive they can be on your daily living. Some of the most common digestive concerns in patients include: abdominal pain after eating nausea constipation diarrhea heartburn and reflux abdominal bloating belching trouble digesting fats To treat digestive dysfunction naturopathically, it…
Look to the organs when there is musculoskeletal pain Up to 90% of musculoskeletal problems are in some way related to internal organ motility and function, according to the founder of visceral manipulation, Jean-Pierre Barral, DO. Our internal organs and musculoskeletal system, as well as other structures of the body, including our blood vessels, lymphatic…
What is visceral manipulation? Visceral manipulation addresses the movement of our internal organs and the fascia that surrounds them. Each organ in our body has a specific motion. Healthy organs have smooth movement patterns, and unhealthy organs are stuck in abnormal movement patterns. This “stuckness” comes from restrictions that decrease normal motion. Restrictions occur for…
I’d like to preface this article by mentioning that shoulder pain is certainly not exclusive to climbers or athletes. Don’t hesitate to book an appointment with me if you’ve been dealing with nagging shoulder pain and would like to find resolution. Shoulder injuries are a prevalent concern among climbers due to how much our sport…
Portland climbers, are you tired of dealing with stiff, sore, achy, and swollen fingers? If so, then this article is for you. Most climbers can attest to having dealt with sore finger joints at some point in their careers. Others have had the misfortune of dealing with a significant degree of persistent soreness over weeks,…
I’d like to preface this article by mentioning that wrist pain is certainly not exclusive to climbers or athletes. Please book an appointment with me if you’ve been dealing with nagging wrist pain and would like to find resolution. Wrist pain is a common issue among climbers, often resulting from the unique stress placed on…