This summer I decided to take on what was – for me – a massive project: building a sauna in our backyard. As a chiropractor, I am extremely interested in complementary ways to enhance the health of my family and patients, and there is emerging scientific evidence that suggests sauna bathing may offer a myriad of beneficial health effects.
Read MoreThe seasonal cycles of nature that inform the Five-Element tradition of acupuncture can provide guidance for how we can live in harmony and health according to our surroundings. For example, matching the rhythm of nature in the Metal season of fall involves slowing down, turning inward and seeking quiet.
Read MoreHave you had chronic symptoms or health issues and have tried a variety of treatments, but nothing has made a difference? Or perhaps all your tests are coming up “normal,” but you still don’t feel 100 percent and are still looking for help? One of the places that we should look at is the gut! Learn more about the importance of the gut microbiome in this post by our family nurse practitioner, Laura Evans!
Read MoreIn the Five Element acupuncture tradition, the season of summer correlates to joy, laughter and play. Our acupuncturist, Sam Tocchini, shares some simple ways to cultivate joy during this special season of summer in Alaska!
Read MoreLiving in harmony with the seasons of nature sounds like a great idea, but why is it important, how does doing so translate into better health and how can acupuncture help? An example of a patient’s acupuncture treatment will help to illustrate.
Read MoreFor those of you who suffer from seasonal environmental allergies, this can be a tough time of year. So, what can you do when your eyes start to itch, your nose starts running and you can’t stop sneezing? Learn how to boost your immune system and support your body naturally through allergy season in our latest blog post, by naturopathic physician, Dr. Birgit Lenger.
Read MoreJoin Natural Health Center for our Spring Cleanse 2021, a three-week, doctor-led program, modified for each patient’s specific health needs. This year’s cleanse will take place virtually and begins April 1. Participants must schedule a physical exam prior to the cleanse.
Read MoreSomeone recently asked me if I have any routines or rituals to end the current year and welcome the new one. Do I eat black eyed peas? Do I stay up late and watch the ball drop in Time Square? Do I sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight? In any given year I might participate in some combination of these classic traditions, but this year I feel tempted to ring in the New Year in a more reflective way.
