by Jordan McLendon, ND | Jan 4, 2021 | Anxiety, Nutrition, NWIM Talk
As this new year begins, we continue to find ourselves asked to continue to adapt to changes. Despite these changes, it is likely that one thing remained consistent (or increased): stress levels! Stress interferes with many things in the body, but one direct...
by Jordan McLendon, ND | Dec 22, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Men's Health, NWIM Talk, Sleep, Video, Women's Health
As we enter the darker months of the year, we can be influenced by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD, which is very fitting!). The symptoms are very similar to a major depressive disorders but are just regulated by the winter months. Watch the following video for some...
by Jordan McLendon, ND | Oct 20, 2020 | Nutrition, NWIM Talk
Being in the Pacific Northwest, most people are aware that sun exposure in this region is not optimal, and as such, Vitamin D levels trend on the lower side. It has been established that Vitamin D has links to mood (1,2), but recent studies have found that it’s more...
by Jordan McLendon, ND | Apr 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Children's Health, Coronavirus, Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
As we all find ourselves adapting to new ways of life during this time of quarantine and social distancing, it might be hard sticking to a routine when time constraints are no longer present. Keeping a routine is something that can not only help to ground us in our...