Hello! After a few month hiatus … time really flies when you love what you do – I am happy to be back sending you some thoughts today! I really want to take some time and talk mindset. For many of us, the shift into Fall can be a private and cozy one. We choose our own form of hibernation and … Read More
dig in
This summer I have been carving out some time for adventure. I have had the pleasure of two awesome float trips down some beautiful backyard rivers of Oregon. One of these trips in particular was an 8 hour float with 4 friends. I learned a few things about river culture that day. About the way that you become a crew, … Read More
Birthday Resolution
Hello lovely people and welcome to the long days of summertime! It is full on, with berries, BBQs, river time, hiking and bike rides to boot! I hope you are finding the time to celebrate the days in your own special way. This time of year comes full cycle, as I celebrate my birthday at the end of June. Taking some time … Read More
Hack Your Will Power
Everywhere you look these days, someone is hacking something. There is literally everything from how to hack your floor cleaning to how to hack your relationship to pretty much every home improvement chore that once seemed insurmountable … now just about anyone can hack it. We have become a culture with infinite information at our fingertips and just in case … Read More
This is your gut… not Vegas
You hear the phrase all the time, “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” This too is up for discussion but not what’s on my mind today. What is, however, is how we think of our gut health. I think the framing is all off. For one, the gut dwells in the dark corners of the body, it is mysterious … Read More
How I saved my love of Spring
My love for Spring is limitless, without caveat … but it has not always been this way. Truth be told for eight whole years this was not the case. This year marks my second allergy free Spring in the Pacific Northwest. I moved to Oregon in the Fall of 2007 to work on a small organic farm. I fell head over heels … Read More
What Autoimmune Disease Affects the Bladder: IC Insights
Have you ever wondered how your body might mistakenly turn against its own cells, leading to the pathogenesis of conditions like thyroiditis due to autoantibodies? That’s precisely what happens in autoimmune diseases, where autoantibodies contribute to the pathogenesis, and this internal confusion can lead to chronic discomfort and a host of urinary troubles, including painful bladder syndrome and bladder pain … Read More
Systemic Arthritis: SJIA Management
Over 1.3 million Americans navigate the complexities of systemic arthritis, an autoimmune disease that doesn’t just target joints but can affect the entire body with its inflammatory wrath and musculoskeletal manifestations. It’s a stealthy adversary, often mistaken for other ailments like hypothyroidism due to its wide-ranging symptoms and systemic disease effects, such as those seen in sarcoidosis complications. With our … Read More
Food Intolerance Vs. Food Allergy
Food Intolerance Vs. Food Allergy There’s a lot of provider and patient misunderstanding about the differences between an intolerance/sensitivity versus an allergic reaction to food and we’ve created this article to help demystify the confusion between reactions and testing. As the saying goes, “you are what you eat.” What if the foods you are eating cause symptoms, worsen inflammation, and end … Read More
Could You Be Gluten Sensitive?
Could You Be Gluten Sensitive? The number of people on a gluten free diet is on the rise and many ask me if it’s the latest fashion, fad, or weight-loss diet following the Hollywood trend. I can assure you curious reader, it’s not and research published in the March 2011 online edition of BMC Medicine Journal agreed. Many are familiar … Read More
Autism/ADD Spectrum Disorder: Integrative Treatment
Integrative Autism and ADD Spectrum Disorder by Dr. Maggie Yu, MD There are many studies and articles in the past twenty years that have researched various areas of integrative management for Autism and ADD spectrum disorders. Although there is a growing mountain of evidence to support incorporating some of these holistic approaches, few medical providers or clinics treat these disorders … Read More
Healthy Eating
Tips for Healthy Eating When we try to restore your health with nutrition and other natural therapies, we areworking with the body’s biochemistry. The most basic, and sometimes most effective therapy is your diet. Many people don’t make the connection between their day-to-day habits and the symptoms they suffer. This section will provide you with some basic rules to help … Read More