From the Married to a Doctor Series of Op-Eds By Jashar Rentz, M.Ed. AIM CFO and Operations Director I made a big change this year. I left a career in education and educational leadership, and took on the challenge of supporting Dr. Brooke’s dream and vision of health and wellness care. Turns out, I have … Continued
By Chanda Joelle Zeigler, LMP, CSP Massages are absolutely amazing right?! But how many of us are willing to commit or even have the extra time or money to add one more weekly appointment to our already packed schedules? I totally get it. The reality of our lives is that we are in constant … Continued
Dr. Brooke’s Nook Reflections on Hormones, The State of Family Practice, and Concierge Wellness By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz, ND I am sitting here on the 2nd night of a 3 day conference on bioidentical hormones and functional endocrinology, after having been lectured at for 9 hours straight on things I learned 14 years ago that … Continued
It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us and that means the end of the year is close. That also means the start of a new calendar year for many people’s insurance is about to begin. Here at AIM, we always try and be conscious of our patient’s wallets. That is why I … Continued
This month, I wanted to share some thoughts about our vision and work as an organization. I hope you enjoy the musings, and that you will join us on our path to the ideal us, by letting us join you on your path to the ideal you! Organizations, like organisms, are living things. Not in … Continued
by Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz When it comes to sleep and fitness, intense exercise may not always be the answer. In a rested body (one that has slept at least 7 hours per night on a regular basis) high intensity exercise promotes fat loss, muscle gain, insulin receptor sensitivity, positive emotions and restful sleep. In a … Continued
By Nichole Santoro, LAc LMP Soak your beans! This is really about preparation. If you can roughly prepare the menu for your week and make some key dishes that can serve for several days, then it is much easier to stay on track through the process of cutting out foods. Finding those keys dishes is … Continued
By Jashar Rentz We teachers joke in the staffroom that kids have made our hair turn gray. We all laugh it off, but underneath that joke we believe, to a degree, that it’s true. In the high school classroom, and in many of our jobs, we face stress and pressure. Whether it’s the high demands … Continued
Readers, Health Enthusiasts, Friends, and Colleagues, In this second episode of “Married to a Doctor”, I wanted to take a moment to just say: “ND’s do NOT…I repeat…do NOT, have a cure for Cancer.” On the front page of the Seattle Times today was this article, about how this Bothell ND claimed to have developed … Continued
by Jashar Rentz Every year it happens twice. No matter what I do, or how much I try, I get sick twice a year. Once in the fall. Once in the spring. I’m not sure if this is every teacher’s experience, but it has certainly held true for me. There is something overpoweringly magical about … Continued
