Headaches, especially migraine headaches, may be among the utmost debilitating symptoms or conditions out there. In fact, migraines are among the most common causes of emergency room visits for women between 18 and 45 years of age. When experiencing a migraine, many different symptoms can occur beyond head pain including vision disturbances, dizziness, confusion, neck […]
Eat Seasonably: September Edition
At Today Integrative Medicine, we firmly believe in the concept of food as medicine. As Hippocrates once said, “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This ancient piece of advice is being proven true over and over by modern research. Fruits and vegetables contain powerful disease-fighting antioxidants and nutrients. Proper food can […]
Vitamin B12
What is vitamin B12 and what does it do? Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found in animal-based products. It works in DNA formation and the body’s nervous and hematologic system. It is also utilized in energy generation and is fuel for the adrenal glands responsible for dealing with daily stressors, both physical and emotional. […]
Eat Seasonably: Citrus Edition
February is a scarce month for Oregon produce. Only a handful of vegetables, such as garlic, onions, turnips, and potatoes are truly in season. This time of year we really rely on our California neighbors to supply us with fresh produce, and right now local supermarkets and co-ops are lit up with the gorgeous colors […]
Flu season and the Flu Vaccine
It seems that every year with the ringing of a new year we also ring in a new season of the flu. It’s at that same time that everyone seems to be recommending that you get a flu vaccine. You can get it practically anywhere at no large expense. Unfortunately, there is a lot of […]
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
What is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy? As we go through life transitions, hormone levels can become imbalanced. After childbirth, perimenopause, weight changes, and aging in general hormone shifts can occur resulting in unpleasant symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the therapeutic administration of hormones to replace or supplement a deficiency or imbalance of normally occurring […]
Eat Seasonably: January Resolution Edition
It’s a brand new year. What better time to change your diet habits than now! Commit to treating yourself to high quality food that will nourish your body, increase energy, lessen toxic burden, promote happiness, and possibly even reverse disease. And it’s not just about WHAT you eat. HOW you eat is equally important. Here […]
Eat Seasonably: Holiday Edition
Thanksgiving has passed, the leaves have fallen, and suddenly it feels like winter. Holiday parties pop up nearly every weekend, and temptation is all around us to indulge in rich foods, spirits, and late nights. In this edition of Eat Seasonably you’ll find tips for eating local food throughout the winter and suggestions of how […]
Sugar: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Part 2
Missed Part 1? Find it here. With the growing obesity epidemic and increasing number of people being diagnosed with diabetes, there has been a push to eliminate sugar from our diets. This has led to increased consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS). These sweet sugar substitutes are calorie-free, and are therefore thought to be a safe […]
Sugar: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – Part 1
Here are some scary facts: In 2012 almost 10% of the US population had diabetes, and that number is growing. Over 35% of the population is classified as pre-diabetic. Diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death in the US in 2010. With these staggering numbers, and the very strong correlation between sugar consumption and […]
