by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Mar 12, 2025 | Women's Health
Dr. Jennifer Samson offers naturopathic care in Portland, Oregon, specializing in helping people manage perimenopause symptoms. Perimenopause is the time in a female-bodied person’s life when her body starts preparing to stop having menstrual periods. It’s...
by NWIM | Apr 6, 2022 | Women's Health
In females, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer, and 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. In 2018, it was estimated that just over 3.5 million women were living with breast cancer, and the median age at diagnosis was 63. The good news is...
by NWIM | Aug 31, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Men's Health, Women's Health
In a sea of over-the-counter sleep solutions, there is one product that seems to be marketed as the supreme option for natural sleep support and that is melatonin. But what exactly is it? It is commonly referred to as “the hormone of darkness” and this is simply...
by NWIM | Feb 24, 2021 | Men's Health, Nutrition, NWIM Talk, Women's Health
Physical activity is one of the most common recommendations doctors give patients to optimize their wellness. When we work with patients from a body positive, weight neutral, or HAES™-informed perspective, exercise can be a sensitive or triggering topic,...
by NWIM | Jan 21, 2021 | Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
Dr. Pickworth explains why dieting might not be the healthiest option and gives tips on following your body’s guidance on what to eat, how to eat, when and how...
by NWIM | Jan 21, 2021 | Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
Have you heard of Intuitive Eating? Intuitive Eating was developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch to give people a framework for approaching their relationship with food using logic, emotion, and instinct. This approach is evidence-based and has a ton of...