by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you find yourself tired, grumpy and dizzy often? These can be signs your body isn’t getting enough oxygen. Which, as strange as it may sound, could be a result of low iron. It’s easy to think of oxygen levels as being all about the lungs. If your lungs are...
by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Mar 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Is it allergies or something else? Histamine intolerance happens when your body struggles to keep histamine—a natural compound critical for your immune system, digestion, and brain function—in check. When histamine levels soar, it can unleash a barrage of...
by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is the purpose of an annual visit and why is it called “Preventive care?” How is Preventive care different than a normal follow-up appointment? These are questions we hope to answer below. And one big reason why these distinctions are important is...
by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Feb 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Is there a 2000 year-old flu remedy that still works today? The Hippocratic Oath is a pledge taken by most doctors in the US when they enter the profession. It’s a pledge of ethics which includes phrases like “do no harm,” one most of us rely on as a...
by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Jan 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Maybe you could’ve guessed how these foods harm your sleep–if you’re a midnight snacker like me. Ever paid with a groggy morning for covertly tip-toeing to the fridge for a sweet snack before bed? There are connections between sleep and diet that might just...
by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
If it’s not true that hot cocoa saves lives, it might be true that hot cocoa can rescue your mood on a cold, snowy night. But chocolate is also so much more than just a delicious indulgence. It’s a complex food with a rich history. And its myriad of components...
