Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but it can also take a physical toll on the body. Here are a few common injuries that parents may experience: Back pain: Carrying a baby or a toddler can put a lot of strain on...
Low back pain and knee pain are among some of the most prominent complaints that lead a patient to a doctor’s office. One option that often gets proposed is surgery. For example, someone with low back pain related to degenerative changes and disc problems may be recommended for a spinal...
What is Ozone?: The oxygen we normally breathe is formed by two oxygen atoms. (O2) It is colorless, odorless and very stable. Ozone is a supercharged form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms (O3) that readily occurs in nature, most commonly as a result of lightning strikes that occur during...
Pickleball; a fun sport that combines tennis, badminton and ping-pong has been the fastest growing sport in the United States since 2019 and has no signs of slowing down. If you consider yourself a new “pickler”, you may have noticed your playing partners dropping off due to injuries. This fast...
Neuropathic pain; or nerve pain caused by damage or inflammation of nerve tissue; is most often thought to be related to diabetes, alcoholism, post-chemo or post radiation nerve damage. But as our understanding of pain science evolves, we are finding that chronic pain can also result from inflammation of peripheral...
Do you deal with low back pain? Low back pain can be debilitating and make it difficult to drive, sit and even function at work. Everyday activities such as running, hiking, or playing sports may turn into a distant memory. Low back pain may keep us from being active...
As a Naturopathic Physician (ND), my colleagues and I ask A LOT from our patients. When you walk out of your ND’s office, the treatment plan may resemble a short story, particularly compared to a typical MD’s treatment plan. Not only are we working to cure the one symptom you...
Over the last 30 years or so, we have been encouraged to consume smaller meals throughout the day to improve our health. This theory assumes that you are less likely to overeat if you are keeping a moderate level of satiety throughout the day. Your blood sugar levels will stay...
A lot of us take a daily multivitamin. In fact, according to a survey from the American Osteopathic Association, 86% of Americans surveyed report daily use of a multivitamin. These supplements are relatively cheap, accessible, and simple to take. In this busy world, a multi-vitamin can feel like a quick...
Do you struggle with knee pain? Our knees are susceptible to sports related injury or the eventual “wear and tear” of everyday life. Knee pain affects people with all kinds of lifestyles, activity levels, and ages. While it may be something that you try to deal with by “walking it...
I remember the first time I saw Luke Skywalker open Anakin’s blue lightsaber in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. How cool would it be to have the power of a lightsaber, and the ability to use the force?! Well unfortunately the force is not with me, but I...
Oxygen, food, water, and sleep: these are 4 basic life sustainers. For some, sleep can be difficult to achieve; especially restful sleep that lasts the recommended 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted, blissful slumber. Many people struggle with getting to sleep and staying asleep through the night. In fact, sleep...
You sprain your ankle out on a hike with your family. Your first thought and the advice people will give you will likely be the RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate) method. This is the tried and true, salt of the earth, go-to treatment for any type of acute musculoskeletal...
The sun is finally here in Oregon! And with the blue skies, longer days, higher temperatures and lots and lots of sun, there also comes the risk of sunburns – especially since most of us haven’t seen this much sun in months! Topical sunscreen is one of the most...
