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 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 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 NWIM | Aug 31, 2020 | Men's Health, News, NWIM Talk, Women's Health
Northwest Integrative Medicine is a primary care home for you to safely be seen and heard as a whole person. That includes our new Body Positive Medicine focus. Now more than ever, our society is moving towards a culture of acceptance, tolerance, and diversity. We at...
