Saying Goodbye to Dr. Jen Bentch

Saying Goodbye to Dr. Jen Bentch

I have been honored to work with you and humbled by the opportunity to serve as your physician. It is therefore with mixed emotions that I announce I will be leaving Northwest Integrative Medicine at the end of July as my family relocates to the East Coast. As I will...
We Are Hiring: Medical Assistant

We Are Hiring: Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant for Naturopathic Primary Care Clinic $  Hourly $19 to $26  +  PTO, Medical, Dental, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, HSA ♥  Full-Time In Person, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Northwest Integrative Medicine is a vibrant naturopathic...
Vagus Nerve Sets the Pace

Vagus Nerve Sets the Pace

The vagus nerve has long been overlooked and is finally getting the street cred it deserves. In true vagus nerve fashion, it didn’t get angry about being ignored for a millennia.  It’s not the trigeminal nerve….it doesn’t throw fits.  But it does play a very...
Get Screened for Breast Cancer

Get Screened for Breast Cancer

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...
How Safe is IV Nutrient Infusion Therapy?

How Safe is IV Nutrient Infusion Therapy?

IV therapy can sound a bit intimidating – needle pokes, infusing things directly into the bloodstream, etc. While this may seem like a dangerous or high-risk, the actual risk of complications and adverse effects of IV therapy is quite low! The most common side...
What are the Benefits of IV Nutrient Infusion Therapy?

What are the Benefits of IV Nutrient Infusion Therapy?

IV therapy is a treatment that involves the infusion of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and amino acids directly into the bloodstream. Formulas can be customized to each patient, their condition, symptoms and needs. In this way, IV therapy is a...
What Can I do to Lower my Cholesterol?

What Can I do to Lower my Cholesterol?

1). Diet and lifestyle This should always be the foundation of your cardiovascular health care needs. Try following a Mediterranean style pattern that emphasizes fruits, veggies, nuts/seeds, beans/legumes, lean meat, and fish as best you can. The Portfolio diet, has...
Men Need Doctors Too

Men Need Doctors Too

As a man, I can assure that you CAN NOT out “man”, ignore, or “grind through” your health. Whether it’s chest pain, depression, or thinking you’re “stronger” than an infection, you need to start caring about health complaints not directly involving your genitals....
Do Surgical Procedures Hurt?

Do Surgical Procedures Hurt?

Minor surgical procedures like skin biopsies, mole removals, cyst removals, abscess drainage, toe-nail removals, etc. are commonly performed procedures by our fantastic team of clinicians here at Northwest Integrative Medicine. BUT, without fail, the most common...

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