Why do Naturopathic Doctors Spend Between One and Two Hours with Patients in an Appointment? Printable Handout You may have noticed that it takes longer than ever to schedule a first appointment with a new health care provider. You’ve also likely spent more time in the waiting room than face-to-face with your physician. In the United States, consultation time…
What is Holistic Health? Holistic health is a lifestyle approach that considers the whole person and how they interact with their environment. The goal is to achieve optimal well being and functionality by focusing on someone as a whole instead of a specific illness or body part. Holistic health care emphasizes whole body healing through a connection between mind, body,…
So You Just Had a Baby? Your life has certainly changed! The whole focus of your world has been shifted to this tiny person who is entirely dependent on you to survive. You may feel like you’re spending all your time feeding your baby, changing diapers and outfits, and soothing them to sleep. With all…
When given in combination with acupuncture, bodywork and other modalities, Flower essences facilitate going deeper and integrating the healing process.
Diabetes is a disease involving a dysfunction of sugar/carbohydrate metabolism, i.e. the body can’t process sugars/carbs in a “normal” way. The cause of the dysfunction differs depending on what type of diabetes it is (Type 1, Type 2, etc.), but the resulting high blood sugar and inability for the cells to utilize glucose efficiently is…
Shaolin Dan Tian breathing promotes relaxation & positive mood. Learn more about this healing modality & how to get started! It only takes 5 minutes a day.
Our Portland naturopaths fields questions from people who are curious about how natural medicine works. Get answers to these top 10 questions!
Our Portland naturopath talks beets – a super food rich in antioxidants & more. Plus, you’ll love this delicious recipe!
Learn more about the 8 branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine from a licensed massage therapist at Portland’s Heart Spring Health.
When the impact of a car accident hits, we absorb it like a punching bag. Our muscles clench as the tremendous energy of the crash is transferred into our bodies. The trauma of that force becomes lodged in the memory of our muscles as well as our nervous system, leaving a record that can last…