by Shannon Funk, RYT About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD, also known as acid reflux or acid indigestion, is a common condition. It occurs when the valve malfunctions and stomach acids rise up into the esophagus. This results in a chronic burning sensation in the throat and chest area and can lead to a multitude … Continued
Methods for Bringing Peace to a Chaotic World by Nelson Valentin, OMD Meditation for mental health is a great technique to reduce stress or anxiety; and research shows that it may also help improve your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, improve memory, and help with depression and pain. There are two major types of meditation, … Continued
As a female athlete in the world of running, cycling, and other outdoor adventures, I’ve firsthand felt the challenges that come with developing a nutrition plan to support athletic goals and achievements. Further, for us as women, food is all too often acknowledged only as calories and how it directly correlates to our appearance, adding … Continued
by Dr. Evelyn Le, ND Happy Summer! We hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine. This article is hopefully quite relevant to you, as the topic is the healthy management of stress. In this article, I will recap what we can do to help with moods, stress, and burnout, especially post-pandemic after lengthy wintertime, and we … Continued
I have been helping people with their farting, bloating and poop problems for a long time. Way back in 2010 and learned about a condition called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, also known as SIBO, which is responsible for 70% of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms (IBS). The good news is we can fix SIBO and get … Continued
First of all, cut yourself some slack. As I said before, it is okay to not be okay. Social distancing is hard on all of us. Doctors aren’t immune to all of this. My partner and I just went away for the weekend for the first time since the pandemic began. It was a pretty simple trip to Eastern Washington and we did not do much other than go into the hot tub, sit down at the river, and go on a hike. However, the change of scenery alone was a breath of fresh air and a recharge.
While this is, in fact, the medical definition of our skin and, honestly, what this article is about, I also like the definition: “the life or physical well-being of a person.”
By AIM Staff As I have written in the past, the start of spring often elicits a new beginning for me. It is a time where I will pack away winter items and do a deep clean of my home. Not only does spring cleaning involve clearing my physical surroundings, but it is also a … Continued
By AIM Staff Mind-body medicine is just as simple as it sounds – and as complex. In short, there is a link between our body and our mind. Think about when you are stressed or nervous and your stomach hurts or you “felt butterflies”. That is all coming from our mind, having a physical impact … Continued
by Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz If you listen to sports radio you have no doubt heard the following commercial with these three questions: Do you want more sex drive? Do you want more energy? Do you want to feel younger? The tag line is, “If you said yes to any of these questions, then you may … Continued
