Does the Skin Have a Microbiome?
Does the Skin Have a Microbiome? The first thought that likely comes to mind when you hear the word “microbiome” is the gut. But the human microbiome extends far …
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How Can Gut Bacteria Affect Weight Maintenance?
Are you struggling to maintain a healthy weight? If so, you may want to check in with your gut. Research has shown that our gut bacteria—specifically, the wrong kind of gut …
The Seasons Are Changing: Here’s How You Can Support Immune Health
The Seasons Are Changing: Here’s How You Can Support Immune Health Some things never change: The kids go back to school in the fall, the leaves change color shortly …
10 Ideas to Start on America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day was started by the National Recycling Coalation in 1997, and is now part of Keep America Beautiful. Each year, it seems like America Recycles Day gets …
Teaching Our Children Life Values Through Reading
We often hear about the benefits of reading to children from an early age such as increased vocabulary, language development and learning about the world around them. The benefits …
5 De-Stress Activities for Stress Awareness Month
Everyone gets stressed, and it’s easy to see the importance of treating it, but how? Not everyone copes with stress the same way. That’s where National Stress Awareness Month …
The Connection Between Low Vitamin D and Sleep Disturbances Dr. Kate Placzek
Dr. Kate Placzek Thursday, August 01, 2019 Here in the Pacific Northwest we love talking about the sun! We grumble about it being hidden away behind heavy rain clouds …
The Value of Conscious Awareness and Healthy Skepticism By Marcia Sirota, MD
Our notion of freedom is somewhat naïve, given that in many ways, we remain ignorant, misinformed and gullible. Corporations, politicians, institutions and dishonest individuals take advantage of our tendency …
The Value of Conscious Awareness and Healthy Skepticism By Marcia Sirota, MD
Our notion of freedom is somewhat naïve, given that in many ways, we remain ignorant, misinformed and gullible. Corporations, politicians, institutions and dishonest individuals take advantage of our tendency …
WORLD STROKE DAY 2019
What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had …