Category Archives: healthy living

Cold and Flu Prevention for Kids and Adults

Colds and flus are an uncomfortable part of the fall and winter seasons. Having occasional colds is actually good for the immune system. A healthy number is about one per year for adults and up to four per year for … Continue reading

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Allergy relief through naturopathic medicine and acupuncture

Allergy Season is upon us Allergy season is starting up early in Vancouver and Portland. If you are a seasonal allergy sufferer, the best time to start preventative measures is right away, before the pollen fills the air. Naturopathic medicine … Continue reading

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Fresh air and sunlight — keeps you happy and healthy

Get outside every day, take some deep breaths, pay attention to the trees, the plants, the birds in your yard or garden, a nearby park, or lining the sidewalks. Naturopathic and Chinese medicine are both grounded in a connection to … Continue reading

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Don’t forget the checkups

An important part of preventative wellness is catching problems while they are small. Just as you should take your car in for regular oil changes and tune ups, you should also get regular health check-ups, depending on your age and … Continue reading

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Relax and have fun–reducing stress in a busy world

We live in an increasingly stress filled world, and stress contributes to the majority of diseases (both acute and chronic) plaguing us today: angina, asthma, autoimmune disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, the common cold, depression, type 2 diabetes, headaches, high blood … Continue reading

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