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Recent Studies of Interest
Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc - Paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) was recently proven in a major review to be unhelpful for back pain and arthritis as well as being toxic to the body. Why not try acupuncture, which has been shown in numerous studies and reviews to be...
To Ice or Not to Ice?: External Applications for Injuries and Pain
By Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc One of the first things many of my patients hear from me when they present to my office with sprains, strains, arthritis, or other musculoskeletal injuries is "Don't ice it!" Influenced by Chinese traditional medicine theory, I am a strong...
Sore Throat? Try a Carrot Poultice
A carrot poultice is a great way to soothe a sore throat and is easily prepared in your own kitchen. Poultices are simply medicinal ingredients spread onto a cloth and applied to the body to help draw out toxins, soothe inflammation and help fight infections. Carrot...
How To Fight Insomnia Naturally
One of the hardest parts of our modern lifestyles is the way most of us see sleep as a luxury rather than a necessity. But if you suffer from insomnia, you’ll start to understand just how much we need sleep to function at an optimal level. Insomnia actually affects an...
Winter: A Time of Rest, Renewal, and the Return of the seed of Yang
By Dara Cantor, MAcOM, L.Ac The winter season is an important time in ancient Chinese philosophy, and the winter solstice marked a crucial transition in nature and in human life. Chinese medicine principles are based on the rhythmic cycles of nature. The more we are...
Recipe: Crockpot Sweet Potato Basil Soup
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach, N.D. Serves: 3-4 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced (I prefer white sweet potatoes) ½ yellow onion, sliced 1 (14oz) can of coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon dried basil salt and...
Easy Peppermint Mocha and Chocolate Peppermint Candy
It's that time of year again, there's a chill in the air and the mornings require a little something extra to help warm you up. If you're looking for a healthier spin on a yummy holiday drink, try this simple peppermint mocha recipe! Peppermint Mocha Ingredients 1...
Warming Socks
Clear a Cold & Help You Sleep This treatment is not safe for everyone so please check in with your doctor first. Warming socks is a form of hydrotherapy, a technique that uses water as a therapeutic tool to increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage, stimulate the...
The Difference Between A Summer Cold and Summer Allergies
Cold symptoms often mimic those experienced by allergy sufferers; sneezing, sinus pressure, runny nose, and chest congestion. Due to the similarities, many people often confuse one for the other, and may end up treating the wrong affliction, and may not see their...
Dos and Don’ts of a Healthy Summer
The sun is out, the temperature is rising, and the days are getting longer. Summer is the perfect time to actively pursue a healthy lifestyle, so here are some simple dos and don'ts to get you into the swing of things. If you follow these simple guidelines, this may...
Health Fair Zinc Information & Massage Drawing Winners!
By Lenka Dresselhaus, Massage Therapist & Nutritional Therapy Practitioner First of all, I would like to thank everyone that participated in the zinc taste test at the Clackamas County Employee Health Fair. What a great group of people you are! I know that many of...
Movember – Celebrating Men’s Health
November is the month of Movember, where men around the world sprout moustaches in support of men’s health. It’s a charity where men, known as ‘Mo Bros’ start the month clean-shaven, then grow their moustaches, or Mo’s, for the next 30 days asking for donations. The...