Better Together: The Benefits of Eating with Other People
Gathering for meals whether to celebrate a birthday or holiday, enjoy family time, or to spend time among friends has been a common practice among groups of people dating back…
Creative Cultivation for Mental Health and Well-Being
In recent years, research has increasingly explored the importance of creative expression for mental and cognitive health. In this article, Dr Sarah Nelson, ND, explores ways to improve mental health through creativity.
Family Constellations and the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Health
Family Constellations therapy is a similar modality in that it provides a way to make connections to things that impact our well being that are sometimes beyond what makes sense through logical analysis. The core of this work explores how we are impacted by the systems we are involved in. Systems in this case meaning our family, our society, our communities, etc.
What Is Biofeedback?
Biofeedback therapy is a non-invasive technique that helps you gain greater awareness and control over your body’s physiological functions using real-time feedback from your body. Sensors are used to measure…
Supporting Mental Health with Nutrition and Movement in the PNW Fall
As the Pacific Northwest shifts into fall—with its cozy mornings, vibrant leaves, and rainy afternoons—many of us notice changes in mood and energy. The shorter days and increased cloud cover…
How Imagination Can Help Shift Chronic Pain
When you think about chronic pain, you probably think about inflammation, muscle tension, or maybe nerve irritation. But what if one of the most powerful tools for easing pain isn’t…
Clearing the Smoke: A Doctor’s Perspective on the Hidden Harms of Marijuana
Marijuana has become increasingly popular over the past decade. With legalization and recreational dispensaries now found on nearly every corner, cannabis use is skyrocketing. It’s often seen as relatively benign,…
7 Ways to Get Outside During Your Workday
If your workday blurs into a nonstop stretch of screens, artificial light, and “just one more thing before I take a break,” you’re not alone. Most of us spend up…
The Mind-Body Connection to Pain – Psychodynamic Therapy
Ancient healing practices are becoming integrated into our health system, as more practitioners are working with the mind-body connection. A benefit of seeking care at Heart Spring Health is the…
What Does it Mean to be Healthy?
Introduction You may say “I want to lose weight” but what I’d like you to mean is “I want to feel better…” …better about your pain, sleep, appetite, body image,…