December’s Newsletter is all about our Hair!

This month, our providers have been hard at work on articles about a very scary theme: hair loss. Even thinking about this is enough to frighten us, as no one likes seeing thinning or receding hair.  But, is there anything we can do to prevent this from happening?  The answer is, in many cases, yes. … Continued

Eczema and Psoriasis—Natural Approaches

By Dr. Alison Kerns Eczema and psoriasis are two of the most challenging chronic, everyday skin conditions encountered in dermatology. Both eczema and psoriasis tend to have a genetic component and they can be triggered by stress and environmental factors. Neither condition is contagious nor infections and they cannot be transmitted by external contact or … Continued

November Newsletter–Skin Issues and Treatments! Enjoy!

Happy November! AIM has been busy busy busy!  We are getting ready to expand the clinic, including a brand new state of the art IV Therapy Room, and the hiring of a full time massage therapist.  Add that to our excellent ND’s, Acupuncturists, and Therapeutic Yoga Instructors, and you’ll have a new and improved Alpine … Continued

August Newsletter focused on the Theme of Anxiety

Happy August! I can’t believe that its here already, but August is upon us and fall is just around the corner.  If you find yourself getting apprehensive about the fall weather, or the upcoming school year, don’t worry.  It turns out mild anxiety is very common and there are some simple things that you can … Continued

The Hype About Hypertension

by Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz, ND   High blood pressure is defined as a reading above 140/90 for 3 separate measurements.  We all know that age, race and family history contribute to this diagnosis, but what habits and lifestyle choices do we make that may also contribute to this potential killer?   Obesity– Yes, we would … Continued

Featured Yoga Pose–Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Yoga Pose)

By Lori Ferry’, RYT and Reiki Master Teacher   This restorative posture gets blood flowing in the opposite direction allowing gravity to reverse the effects on our body, making it good for most any ailment including arthritis, high or low blood pressure, respiratory ailments, and menopause.     Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose Benefits:

Prana Vayu: Uncover the hidden qualities of your heart

By Shannon Funk, RYT Much of yoga practice or breath work or even meditation has a purpose, and that purpose can be very individual, but there seems to be no denying that across the board practitioners tend to feel a sense of opening into their center, discovering something about themselves in one way or another, … Continued

Reiki is an amazing addition to your healthcare regime!

by Lori Ferry, RYT and Reiki Master Teacher What is Reiki? The awareness that an unseen energy flows through all living things and directly affects the quality of a person’s health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient times. This life energy goes by many names: qi in China, ki in … Continued

Hypertension and Detoxification

by Dr. Alison Kerns, ND First, let’s clarify a difference in terminology between the term “detoxification” and another related concept, “depuration”. Detoxification is a metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body. However, depuration is the process of helping the body to remove these unwanted materials … Continued