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,...
by NWIM | Nov 30, 2021 | Depression, Nutrition, Sleep
Yoga has been practiced for eons in a variety of forms, but commonly includes the practice of movement, controlled breathing and mindfulness. Practicing yoga, especially yoga focused on breath, has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. This...
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 | Mar 29, 2021 | Nutrition
Spring is here and for many of us, that means seasonal allergies and asthma are here, too. Seasonal allergies and asthma are often worsened by pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. In allergy sufferers and those with asthma, the immune system mistakes pollen for a...
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 | Feb 11, 2021 | Anxiety, Nutrition, NWIM Talk
February is heart health month, complete with kitschy Valentine’s Day tie-ins to remind us all to take care of the relationships in our lives in addition to the physical heart. Being a doc who is generally oriented to emotional and mental wellness, I tend to think...
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...
by NWIM | Jan 8, 2021 | Nutrition, NWIM Talk
We’re finally on the other side of 2020! And with the new year comes the same old-school messaging: “Isn’t time for you to set a new year’s resolution, and shouldn’t you start the new year by trying to lose weight?” This is the time of year when we’re all lambasted...
by NWIM | Jan 8, 2021 | News, NWIM Talk, Video
With all the instant access we have to information, sometimes it is hard to tell what is true, especially when it comes to health. Dr. Pickworth discusses how to find credible sources and weed out the...
