Many of us have family histories of stroke, heart attack, or other forms of cardiovascular disease, but genetics don’t have to rule our health or the way we age.  As cardiologists begin to see the benefits of developing healthy habits, it’s clear that the place to start is where your […]

In a world where we are connected to the internet by our phones, we are surrounded by the accessible information  of the internet, how is it that we are not connected?  Studies show that individuals spend more time on their phones than holding one on one conversations.  In a world […]

Who doesn’t love the satisfaction of a clean and fresh smelling room?  Our spaces are our sanctuaries, but before you grab your household cleaner, check out the label.  We are surrounded by chemicals even if we are completely unaware of their existence.  As you relax and sit in your upholstered […]

What does it mean to be healthy?   Everyone has a different definition and the answers will also depend on what stage of life you are in now.  What it means to be in good health for someone in their 60’s vs. what it means for someone in their 20’s […]

We all know that exercise is beneficial and we should engage in some kind of activity. But, how many times have you tried to set the alarm early, just to snooze? Or, with good intentions try to go after work and yet, something always comes up, whether it’s traffic, an […]

As we shed our layers from the dreary winter and spring hails its way slowly into the Pacific Northwest,  its only natural to want to eat a bit healthier.  However, it’s not so easy -from paleo diets to vegan to vegetarian and all the restrictions in-between, eating healthy isn’t always […]

Most people at some time in their lives suffer from seasonal allergies and with spring in the air, why not prevent them?  Acupuncture and herbs can do much to prevent and quell seasonal allergies for many.  Itchy, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing are common symptoms that can vary from […]

Parenting is often described as the hardest job a person will ever have and there are no guidebooks or manuals to make the journey any easier.  It is only natural to want to shield a child from the disappointment of failure or of “doing badly”.  But is shielding them the […]

Did you know that adding coconut oil to your diet can help cognitive function? The benefits of adding coconut oil to your diet are numerous.   Pacific Islanders have used coconut oil for centuries and hail it as the cure for all illness.  Not only does it help kill viruses, […]