This will be the first post in a series of posts about how to live a long, healthy life. These basic guidelines are applicable for all of the decades. Later on in this series, we will explore the common health concerns of the decades and discuss prevention strategies through diet, lifestyle, supplements and preventive exams.Continue reading “The Prevention Series: Daily Steps to Good Health”
Category Archives: Health tips
Summer Sun Safety
Summer in the Northwest brings a variety of outdoor activities, which results in higher sun exposure. At this time of year, it is important to remember the good and bad results of increased sun exposure to keep you and your family safe. VITAMIN D is produced by our skin after exposure to sunlight; therefore summerContinue reading “Summer Sun Safety”
Essential Oils- Some of My Favorites
Essential oils can be a powerful health tool, and they are known for their subtle and gentle effects. I love essential oils and have used the extensively in my life and in my clinical practice, but I do not proclaim myself as an expert in essential oils. Many of my colleagues and teachers are moreContinue reading “Essential Oils- Some of My Favorites”
New Workshops Coming Up!
Book now as space is limited! Dr. Ward-Selinger and Dr. Herman are teaming up to present on these exciting topics. Please reserve your space at http://www.sellwoodyoga.com April Workshop: Intro to Cleansing, $10 to reserve your space In this workshop we will discuss the benefits of cleanses and and outline different protocols, as well as howContinue reading “New Workshops Coming Up!”
“Obamacare” from My Perspective
This post is more of an editorial than usual, so bear with me. There aren’t many other topics lately that spark such a heated debate as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). People love it and hate it, some think it’s socialist and some think it’s long overdue. Some think it’s completely overboard and others thinkContinue reading ““Obamacare” from My Perspective”
Sweeteners: the good, the bad and the ugly
Let’s talk about sweeteners. First of all, it deserves mentioning that the average American consumes 60-100 pounds of sugar per year (numbers vary according to the source). This is a drastic increase over the past 200 years, from approximately 18 pounds per year. Obviously, humans like the taste of sugar. It doesn’t take muchContinue reading “Sweeteners: the good, the bad and the ugly”
How to get better sleep
Sleep is the arguably the most important part of the day, and it is also a huge struggle for so many people. It has been shown that during sleep our bodies take time to repair damaged tissues and combat inflammation, as well as have a much needed break from digesting new food. Without proper sleep,Continue reading “How to get better sleep”
4 Steps for Mindfulness
This time of year many of us are caught in the rush. It is often a combination of the holiday celebrations, preparing for the year end at work, or tackling the never ending to-do list. The holidays can also bring up a lot of emotional and financial stress. To help get through these exciting, stressfulContinue reading “4 Steps for Mindfulness”
5 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays
1. Keep to a healthy diet, but don’t obsess -Don’t go to parties hungry! This will result in way too many appetizers and overfilling of the plate. Have a healthy snack or smoothie before you go. -Every meal should consist of half a plate of vegetables. This will keep your digestion moving and lowerContinue reading “5 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays”
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