by Jordan McLendon, ND | Dec 22, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Men's Health, NWIM Talk, Sleep, Video, Women's Health
As we enter the darker months of the year, we can be influenced by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD, which is very fitting!). The symptoms are very similar to a major depressive disorders but are just regulated by the winter months. Watch the following video for some...
by NWIM | Dec 22, 2020 | Nutrition, NWIM Talk
As a naturopathic physician, I am always looking for holistic recommendations to help support the body and provide relief from illness, especially during the winter months. This year cold and flu season has a special twist since we are also dealing with elevated...
by NWIM | Nov 30, 2020 | Nutrition
What is the Mediterranean Diet? Maybe you’ve heard about this diet but you’re not really sure what it means. After all, the Mediterranean region stretches from Spain and North Africa to Greece and the Middle East. The region has a lot of culinary diversity and while...
by NWIM | Nov 16, 2020 | Coronavirus, Nutrition
Families across our nation continue to struggle with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. One such area of concern is the effect that the pandemic has had on food insecurity in Oregon communities. Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to...
by NWIM | Nov 16, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Video, Virtual
Hello All, This has been a trying time for all of us, especially knowing the impact that this ongoing pandemic will have on our holidays. As many of you know, Governor Kate Brown has recently placed a 2 week ‘freeze’ on social activities that will be in place...
by Jordan McLendon, ND | Oct 20, 2020 | Nutrition, NWIM Talk
Being in the Pacific Northwest, most people are aware that sun exposure in this region is not optimal, and as such, Vitamin D levels trend on the lower side. It has been established that Vitamin D has links to mood (1,2), but recent studies have found that it’s more...
by NWIM | Oct 20, 2020 | Coronavirus, Nutrition, NWIM Talk
2020: the chillest, easiest year ever, right? Yeah, okay, we at NWIM understand this has been a challenging year for everyone. We’re also aware that as the year comes to a close, it’s unlikely that we’ll get a respite in the face some of significant milestones ahead....
by Maeghan Culver Cook, ND | Sep 28, 2020 | Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
Brain health is key to optimal physical and mental performance. There are many supplements on the market aimed at increasing mental clarity, alertness, and cognitive function. For most people, the best way to improve cognitive function is to change your diet,...
by NWIM | Sep 10, 2020 | Marijuana
I first became aware of this trend some years ago when I saw a friend using a weird clear pipe heating up resin and inhaling it. It shocked me to learn that it was marijuana and that this was a growing trend in users because of the great “high” it provided. These...
by Oni Gillmor, ND | Sep 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Coronavirus, Virtual
With virtual school beginning again, I know parents and children alike are experiencing a lot of trepidation. My children are going into 7th grade and 2nd grade this week and I can feel the tension rising. As a single mom working from home part-time, I...
