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Do You Use These Natural Health Principles in Your Child’s Healthcare?
August is National Breastfeeding Month! In celebration of this month’s theme, “Charting the course together,” we wanted to talk about natural health care measures you can take for your child, from babyhood throughout his or her life. The Importance of Breastfeeding...
Five Natural Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries
Sports can be hard on the human body. While they benefit our mental health in many ways and help to avoid physical health issues like heart disease and diabetes, they can also take a toll on our muscles, tendons, and bones. For example, if you have ever “played...
Summer is Officially Here – and so is the Sun!
It is really beginning to feel like summer here in Portland - which means it’s a great time to both check and protect your skin! We are so covered up with coats, scarves, and sweaters all year round that it can be easy to forget common sense skin protection like...
Do Fireworks Make You Anxious? We’ve Got You Covered
Fireworks, big parties, parades, and other possible contributors to anxiety are right around the corner. If you get anxious due to loud noises, this Fourth of July may be a doozie. But you don’t have to worry! We have natural solutions to anxiety issues! Simple,...
Can PTSD Treatment Be Supported With Holistic Care?
June is PTSD Awareness Month, so this month we wanted to talk about holistic support solutions that can be done in conjunction with any other medical treatment you or a loved one may be doing for their PTSD. We want to say upfront that we are not counselors here at...
There ARE Alternatives to Using Steroids for Arthritis Treatment
Arthritis is an extremely common challenge that millions of Americans struggle with. And, contrary to popular belief, arthritis doesn’t only happen to the very old. Anyone can get arthritis at any age. While we tend to call any condition that causes joint stiffness...
Is “Gluten-Free” a Health Fad?
You have probably seen “gluten-free” muffins, breads, pastas and more on store shelves. If you have a Pinterest page, gluten-free recipes likely pop up once in awhile, telling you to Zoodle squash in place of noodles. With gluten becoming such a common ingredient to...
Don’t Just Eat Candy Eggs This Easter!
With Easter right around the corner, we wanted to talk about delicious and healthy… eggs! Many of us are surrounded by eggs this season - from candy eggs to dyed eggs to plain old eggs at the grocery store. And it’s likely that, over the years, you’ve heard a lot of...
Spring is Here… Along With Your Seasonal Allergies
Flowers are blooming; pollen is in the air… it must be seasonal allergy season! Oops, we meant Spring. Oregon is one of the worst states to live in if you suffer from seasonal allergies. All of the lovely natural surroundings we appreciate in our great state,...
You Have More Options for Diabetes Treatment Than You Think!
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that almost 10 percent of Americans struggle with diabetes. This is a dire statistic - and the growth of diabetes here in America is mainly due to an increase in type 2 diabetes, also known as the kind of diabetes caused by...
This is Your Brain on Vitamin B12
Every Wednesday from 3-5PM, we offer a $15 shot of Vitamin B12 for anyone who wants to come into Flow Natural Health Center. We have many patients who come in every Wednesday for their shot and leave feeling energized and vibrant. While many people swear by Vitamin...
Five Things You Need to Know About Naturopathic Cancer Prevention
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and it’s the perfect time to share naturopathic cancer prevention options. Here at Flow Natural Health Care, we work to provide you with holistic options for any disease treatment. And, you may not realize it, but there...