Planning a trip to Portland any time soon? Maybe you should! In this month’s staff feature, we invite you to get to know our medical assistant Jessica by reading about a recent trip she shared with her daughters. Food trucks and acres of books? It sounds like the trip was “just right” for this goldilocks … Continued
Looking for an easy, low-carb, protein rich, fat-fighting meal? Serve up a bowl of this simple cioppino — a delicious, Mediterranean fish stew, and a favorite of our trainer, Kindra. This version saves time in the kitchen and at the seafood counter by limiting itself to prawns and cod, but if you feel so inclined, … Continued
Born and raised outside Anchorage, Alaska, Jashar Rentz developed a love of camping, climbing, fishing, boating, mountain biking, and all things outdoors. Besides being outside, he developed a love of working with people early in life; and, a couple of camp counselor jobs later, he decided to pursue a career in education, specifically the teaching … Continued
It’s hump day! Among other things, that means the countdown to the weekend has officially begun. If brunch and college football are on the menu this weekend, allow us to endorse Kindra’s latest culinary creation… Curried Sweet Potatoes With Poached Eggs. Heck, even if your brunch plans don’t include college football (something we find unthinkable, … Continued
This week we received a wonderful testimonial from a patient. Give it a read! “Last November I was going through something truly unexplainable. To understand the situation you have to understand me…I am a very driven, active and full of energy type of person. Over a period of time I began to feel very sluggish, … Continued
If you’ve been to the clinic recently, you have likely had a chance to meet the newest member of team AIM, Kelly Montgomery. Kelly is a recent graduate of Washington State University where she received a degree in journalism and political science. Born and raised in Redmond, and with her entire family living within a … Continued
From Dr. Brooke: In this ever-growing time of food allergy and sensitivity awareness, people are discovering how much better they feel eliminating certain foods, including wheat/gluten and dairy. Elimination of these foods has been associated with relieving symptoms of gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, Eczema, ADD/ADHD, migraines, psoriasis, arthritis…the list goes on and on. I … Continued
Did you know that insomnia is one of the primary reasons people make an appointment to see their doctor? Here are ten tips on getting a better night’s sleep from Drs. Brooke. Develop a sleep routine and stick to it. This means going to bed at the same time each night. Journal random thoughts before … Continued
Insomnia is one of the most common reasons that people visit their doctor. Sleep medications, however, come with a variety of side effects, can actually further disrupt sleep patterns, become addictive, and often fail to address the root of the problem. Long-term health depends on the regeneration that occurs during deep sleep. Growth hormone, or the “anti-aging” … Continued
Fall has arrived, and it with it, college football. According to an oft-running radio commercial, beef is what’s for Cougars. Our trainer Kindra, herself a two-time University of Washington grad and loyal Husky, is pretty sure that beef is what’s for dinner period, college affiliation notwithstanding.* That said, she is certain that her Cougar offspring Jeremy would welcome this … Continued
