This is a very exciting time in dental research, as many natural medicines are showing promising clinical results for treating the two big oral diseases; tooth decay (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease/bone loss). Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss over a lifetime. Keeping our teeth into old age is especially important because all of the nutrient dense foods we eat, such as; vegetables, fruits, whole grains and proteins require lots of chewing, plus

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "Divine Power"

Do you dribble during exercise? When you sneeze? Cough? Urinary leakage at any time is not normal. Luckily, there are simple, nonsurgical treatments to decrease urinary leakage. For women, urinary incontinence can happen either when the pelvic floor muscle tone is too tight or not tight enough. A common mistake that many people make is to assume they need to perform hundreds of kegels daily to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles to avoid urinary leakage. For most of us

By Sallie McKibben, LAc When I think of a mimosa, I think of a sweet, delicious drink that makes me feel like I am floating in warm Hawaiian waters, blissful and carefree. The bark of the mimosa tree has a similar effect, sans the alcohol. This beautiful, flowering tree can be spotted all over the Portland-metro area, and features fuzzy pink-white flowers. He Huan Pi is a gentle herb that calms, relaxes, relieves pent up emotions, and also moves blood to relieve pain and s

By Satya Ambrose, ND, LAc Two weekends ago we had a very exciting seminar on miraculous cases. We went over cases together that had eluded other healthcare practitioners. This is very exciting, because this is what we do in our clinic. And it is our goal to bring this information to other practitioners. Below is a summary of two of the cases that were presented during the seminar and our treatment, one on a severe case of osteoporosis and the second on spontaneous pneumothora

We are beginning the process of marketing for the clinic and what better way to advertise than to hear how satisfied our current patients are! Please take a moment to share your experience at our clinic. You can find each individual practitioner through Health Grades, Yelp, or simply by commenting on our facebook page. Satya Ambrose on Health Grades Jamie Fields on Health Grades Sarah Larson on Health Grades Kelli Scott on Health Grades Kat Lopez Sankey on Health Grades Sat

The human body is an amazing work of art. We are still discovering complex mysteries regarding how it functions, why certain things occur, and how to handle the aging process. As most of us have experienced, the aging process certainly comes with as many unpleasant as enjoyable side effects. We may experience painful joints, creaky knees, bladder leakage, loose skin, vaginal dryness, frequent bathroom urges, groin pain, painful intercourse, or low back pain. Many of these

by Kelli Scott, LAc Looking for a fresh new idea for this summer's potluck BBQ? This recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, with it's fresh garlic and gingery wholesome goodness. For variety and more nutty flavor, experiment with different types of quinoa. The ginger aids in good digestion, which can always be a concern but especially in the summer heat. Garlic is a natural antibiotic to keep away unwanted visitors (of all types!). This hearty but light tasting vegan recipe pa

The origin of Qigong can be traced to China, as far back as 2,500 B.C., where it has been widely practiced due to its therapeutic and rejuvenating properties. The word Qigong is an amalgam of the word “Gong”, which means to cultivate; and, of the word “Qi”, which means to activate the body’s mental and physiologic activities. This slow and flowing exercise is designed to open and close the acupuncture meridians, in order to increase and regulate the flow of ‘Blood & Qi’ & thr

It has been interesting to be asked to do an article about what the old-timers are doing in naturopathic medicine. Overall, I don't feel that different than I did when I first came to Portland at the age of 28 to found the acupuncture program as part of NCNM. That was back in 1981 and I have learned a lot since then. I was so excited to find a medical school that I would attend in addition to starting the acupuncture school, which held my values. The following is some of what