Perhaps you’ve heard the recommendations to chew your food a certain number of times. Why is this number so important? It’s not. The number isn’t important, but the act of chewing is super important–so important that people with your best interest in mind are trying any trick (including making up numbers) to help you get […]
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For some of us, the first signs of spring are a welcome sight after a dreary winter. Outside, springtime may first show up with subtle shifts in light, bird life, or bugs. In some places, asparagus is considered the first sign of spring. After a cold winter, the plant uses long-stored energy from the sun
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There are so many reasons to make your own food at home. Most people have a sense that it can be less expensive than eating out or ordering in, but did you know that there are a lot of health benefits to preparing your food at home? Cooking our own food supports digestion when we
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Recipe from Lauren Chandler, Chef Instructor, MSW We’re coming into steelhead and salmon season, and living in the Northwest, we’re lucky to have these delicious fish right in our backyard. They are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which benefit brain and heart health and offer protection to joints and connective tissues. The recipe
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Lauren Chandler My clients often hire me to inspire their cooking. Day in and day out they’ve found themselves cooking the same old dishes, or resorting to take out because they just aren’t inspired to cook. They know cooking from scratch is healthier than buying processed food or going out for dinner, but they’re in
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From Lauren Chandler, Chef Instructor, MSW When persimmons ripen, my sadness that fig season is over vanishes upon first bite. If you aren’t already eating them, perhaps you have noticed those orange, squat-tomato-looking fruit in
Recipe provided by Lauren Chandler, Chef Instructor, MSW Leading up to the holidays, I am frequently asked, “What gravy do I serve the vegans and gluten-free guests when traditional gravy includes meat drippings and flour?” This mushroom gravy recipe is the answer. It’s rich, creamy, and if there are leftovers, it can be thinned out
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By Lauren Chandler When it’s cold outside, don’t you want to stay warm and cozy and fill your home up with wonderful aromas? I know I do. Once I’m home at the end of a long day, and it’s dark and cold out, the last thing I want to do is head out again
Preparing for Cooler Months: It’s–Cold-Outside-I-Don’t-Wanna-Go-Out-In-It-Soup Read More »
Recently I sat down with naturopathic doctor Candida Schwartz. She told me about how she strikes a balance between offering traditional nature cure, running labs, and working with blocks to consciousness through energy work for her patients. Here is what she had to say. Sarah: Tell me about your journey to becoming a healer.
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I recently had an opportunity to sit down with with Dr. Amalia Treadwell, ND, LAc, to discuss her holistic medical practice. She talked about the importance of the doctor-patient relationship, seeing the patient as an individual, and helping patients make lifestyle changes that deeply affect their health. Here is what she had to say.
Interview by Sarah Clark, LAc Recently I had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Whitney Hayes, who specializes in treating gastrointestinal disorders. She talked about the causes and the mechanism of small intestine bacterial overgrowth, healing the gut through antimicrobials and dietary changes, and the reality of how gut dysbiosis affects our mood. Here
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By Lauren Chandler, Chef Instructor, MSW We are fortunate to live in a part of the country where greens grow year round, but they are especially abundant this time of year. With the weather heating up, our bodies start to crave more raw and cooling foods, so now is the perfect time to experiment with
By Lauren Chandler, Chef Instructor, MSW It is indeed possible, that some Portlanders are over kale. Kale has certainly made the rounds on restaurant menus, in recipes and potluck dishes, but I, for one, am not over it. And I implore you not to give it up either. You can believe the hype: It truly
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by Lauren Chandler, Chef Instructor, MSW These bars take all of 10 minutes to make, and will fuel you throughout the week. After tasting these and seeing how quick it is to prepare them, you will be less likely to buy store bought bars. Kids and adults (and Kwan Yin practitioners! have given this recipe
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Interview by Sarah Clark, LAc Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with Joanna Present Wolfe, LAc, at Kwan-Yin Healing Arts Center. She told me about the joy she takes in the creative process of being a healer, about the way she perceives and moves blocks in the meridians, and about the fulfillment she
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Interview by Sarah Clark, LAc I had an opportunity to sit down last week and talk with Dr. Chang about his passion for treating chronic pain, and the ways in which he supports athletes to reach their full potential. This is what he had so say: Sarah: Tell me about how you work with
Interview by Sarah Clark, LAc. Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Helen Henry, MD, LAc, to talk about her journey to become both an MD and an acupuncturist, and to understand how she combines these approaches in her healing work. Here is what she had to say. Sarah: Tell me about
by Michelle Winchell ND LAc Strokes, or cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), are basically heart attacks that occur in our brain causing tissue damage due to decreased blood flow. There are two basic types of stroke – ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes happen when an artery in the brain gets clogged or closes off, while hemorrhagic strokes
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by Joanna Present Wolfe, LAc With the arrival of summer (bathing suit season), I thought I’d give a little attention to the question of acupuncture and weight loss. When people search online for acupuncture, the promise of weight loss is everywhere. So, can acupuncture help or not? In my clinical experience, the answer is yes…
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With all the hard work people are doing to live healthier lives and make the best choices for their families, it can easily feel like the obstacles in our environment are increasingly working against us. Great effort is being made to create healthier diets; buying locally produced foods, reduce processed foods and embrace
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