Regular physical activity combined with a healthy diet, sleep and preventative health care visits have been shown to have a positive impact on mental health and wellness, as it can reduce stress, improve mood and increase feelings of well-being. It can also help individuals boost self esteem, as well as maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
I was deeply saddened when I heard President Donald Trump signed an executive order beginning America’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization, known as WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO), established in 1948 as a United Nations agency, is a global leader...
Flotation therapy has come a long way since its inception in 1954, when Dr. John C. Lilly, an American neuroscientist, developed the first flotation tank while working at the National Institutes of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Initially designed to study...
Today I had the opportunity to learn a little more about Forest Bathing from Jesse Remer, Doula and certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Forest Therapy, also known as "Shinrin-Yoku," refers to the practice of spending...
Former Microsoft executive Linda Stone coined the term "screen apnea" in 2007 after noticing she'd developed an unhealthy habit of holding her breath while answering her emails. In 2009, Andrew Sherriff of the University of Glasgow and colleagues studied more than...
I grew up walking Forest Park trails. Now, years later, I find myself drawn back to the woods. I love the peace and quiet. How the seasons change the forest. I love the different colors, smells and textures. I also love how I feel after a long walk in the woods. ...
Sharing this comprehensive list of LGBTQI2S resources, which was compiled and originally presented on the Collation of Community Health Clinics web site, to help Oregonians in need of support. Outside In Health Services Outside In has created an affirming environment...
Did you know about the Coalition of Community Health clinics? I did not. The Coalition of Community Health Clinics (CCHC), which was formed in 1985, is a non-profit organization that serves seventeen non-profit community health clinics dedicated to providing health...
My daughter used to get sick every December, like clockwork. I’d pick her up from school - kids were coughing all around her. I knew it was only a matter of time until she started coughing, too. When she did get sick, I would take her to our pediatrician, who...
Naturopathic medicine offers a distinct approach to healthcare that differs from traditional MD (Medical Doctor) and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) practices. While all three types of doctors undergo rigorous medical training, naturopathic doctors (NDs) focus on...
An osteopath, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), is a licensed medical professional who practices a whole-person approach to health care. DOs receive the same basic training as Medical Doctors (MDs) but also learn additional skills in Osteopathic Manipulative...