Perimenopause & Menopause
Health & WellnessMenopause is something we hear a lot about, but do we actually know and understand the changes that are happening in the female body during this time period? Menopause is defined as a 12…
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Aging: It’s Not What You Think
FitnessHow do you view the process of aging? And why is this important to think about? A 2014 study looked at the effects of implicit age-related stereotypes on physical function in 100 adults aged…
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Dizziness and the Vestibular System
DizzinessThere are many things that can cause dizziness: Medication Dehydration Anxiety Stroke Aneurysm Vestibular disorders Concussion The most common patient story I hear is an experience with sudden onset of dizziness resulting in a…
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The Importance of Physical Therapy for Hypermobility Syndrome
Health & WellnessWhat is Hypermobility Syndrome? Hypermobility is a description given to joint movement outside of its normal range. Connective tissue is a scaffolding that supports the body and consists of tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Hypermobility…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: tackling the winter blues
Health & Wellness[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m excited for Dec 21st. It’s the winter solstice, and it’s just 5 days away. That means the days will start to get longer! Here in the Pacific Northwest, winter hits me hard; the…
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Constipation
DigestionBowel movements. It’s something we can all relate to so I want to give you a quick and dirty run down of all things constipation. Most people suffer from constipation at some point in…
