by NWIM | Dec 22, 2020 | Nutrition, NWIM Talk
As a naturopathic physician, I am always looking for holistic recommendations to help support the body and provide relief from illness, especially during the winter months. This year cold and flu season has a special twist since we are also dealing with elevated...
by NWIM | Nov 30, 2020 | Nutrition
What is the Mediterranean Diet? Maybe you’ve heard about this diet but you’re not really sure what it means. After all, the Mediterranean region stretches from Spain and North Africa to Greece and the Middle East. The region has a lot of culinary diversity and while...
by NWIM | Nov 16, 2020 | Coronavirus, Nutrition
Families across our nation continue to struggle with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. One such area of concern is the effect that the pandemic has had on food insecurity in Oregon communities. Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to...
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 NWIM | Oct 20, 2020 | Coronavirus, Nutrition, NWIM Talk
2020: the chillest, easiest year ever, right? Yeah, okay, we at NWIM understand this has been a challenging year for everyone. We’re also aware that as the year comes to a close, it’s unlikely that we’ll get a respite in the face some of significant milestones ahead....
by Maeghan Culver Cook, ND | Sep 28, 2020 | Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
Brain health is key to optimal physical and mental performance. There are many supplements on the market aimed at increasing mental clarity, alertness, and cognitive function. For most people, the best way to improve cognitive function is to change your diet,...
