by NWIM | Mar 9, 2022 | Diabetes
Managing diabetes is kind of like taking care of your car when the check engine light comes on. There’s a bit of maintenance work that’s necessary but because you (or a car) may not have any symptoms, you don’t pay attention to it until you can’t ignore it any longer....
by NWIM | Feb 28, 2022 | NWIM Talk
Did you know that NWIM is home to research-clinicians striving to provide not only the best care possible to our patients, but also conduct research, stay as up to date on the medical literature as possible, AND advocate for equitable healthcare? Take for example, our...
by NWIM | Feb 23, 2022 | Legislation, NWIM Talk
by NWIM | Feb 18, 2022 | NWIM Talk, Wellness Exams
Seriously, do it. Colon Cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer and 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, accounting for nearly 10% of all cancer related deaths. The good news is that with early detection, and advances in cancer treatment the rate...
by NWIM | Feb 11, 2022 | NWIM Talk
It’s quite common for patients to come to the clinic when they have rash that looks concerning to them, may be bothering them, or doesn’t seem to go away no matter how much cream, lotions, or moisturizer is applied. Typically, skin concerns that are hard to tell apart...
by NWIM | Jan 21, 2022 | NWIM Talk, Wellness Exams
Seriously, do it. Colon Cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer and 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, accounting for nearly 10% of all cancer related deaths. The good news is that with early detection, and advances in cancer treatment the rate...
by NWIM | Jan 14, 2022 | Coronavirus
As we experience this most current wave of COVID-19 infections and other viral illnesses, we felt it was important to share the current guidelines. Regarding testing: Please be aware that many testing sites have run out of (or are extremely low in) rapid COVID tests....
by NWIM | Dec 16, 2021 | Coronavirus
As you may know, Northwest Integrative Medicine has been offering monoclonal antibody treatments for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The use of these therapies for prevention are NOT to replace our highly effective and safe vaccinations that have been...
by NWIM | Dec 15, 2021 | Depression, Nutrition, NWIM Talk
High blood pressure impacts billions of people of all shapes and sizes, across the entire planet and according to data from the Oregon Health Authority, just a little over 1 of every 4 adults in Oregon. While there may be a specific reason for your high blood...
by NWIM | Dec 7, 2021 | Depression
What is SAD? Seasonal affective disorder (aka SAD – or more commonly called Seasonal Depression), is a type of depression that occurs when the season changes. This usually occurs when the colorful fall leaves turn into chilly winter snow – or here in the PNW,...
