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
Like many personal trainers, my career in fitness began as a receptionist for a big-box corporate gym. I was 19 at the time, a college student, and no, I’m not going to tell you what year that was. What I will say, however, is that the low fat era had just begun and while my … Continued
Low carb and ketogenic diets are growing in popularity, due to both their incredible effectiveness and increasing support from the nutrition and scientific communities. Approaches to low carb and ketogenic dieting vary a great deal, depending on the goals and carbohydrate sensitivity of the individual dieter. All low carb and ketogenic diets, however, focus on … Continued
“What’s Kindra Cooking” is back with yet another variation on our trainer’s favorite snack food… meatballs. This recipe takes it’s inspiration from the flavors of the east, specifically, India. A double batch of these delicious morsels vanished quickly last night, with her bottomless pit, er, college-aged son, home for the summer from Wazzu. We hope … Continued
There have been rumors and speculation, but our sources can finally confirm the whispers: IT IS ON! The AIM team and our significant others have officially registered for Washington Warrior Dash 2013. Are you warrior enough to join us? We are signed up for the 3 pm wave on July 20 and there are still spaces … Continued
