In the modern world, stress is an almost unavoidable part of life, triggered by various demands such as work, school, and major life changes. While not all stress causes harm, chronic stress, especially the kind experienced consistently, can lead to serious health consequences.The body’s response to stress involves the release of hormones, primarily cortisol, which prepares the body for the …
allergies In Chinese Medicine, there is a belief in proactively addressing illnesses before they manifest. Practitioners focus not only on alleviating current symptoms but also on treating the underlying causes of the illness to prevent the symptoms from arising in the first place. As we walk through allergy season, now is an opportune moment to restore your body’s optimal balance, …
Practicing natural medicine goes beyond the clinic at Root, as we know that taking care of the body’s largest organ with organic skincare at our wellness spa is crucial to whole body health. Organic skincare at Root means safeguarding and nourishing the body’s protective shield, as well as regulating the nervous system and supporting the endocrine system with non-toxic products.Skincare …
At Root Whole Body, Health and Nutrition take a 360 degree look at the most important aspects of your life to provide sustainable techniques, unique to your specific needs and circumstances. This allows for real lifestyle changes, resulting in a healthier you. When you truly feed and nourish your body, you can improve your energy, skin, metabolism and improve overall …
As temperatures stay chilly and we find ourselves spending more time indoors in close proximity to others, the viruses and bacteria responsible for colds, flu, and various illnesses flourish. Fortunately, there are numerous body-first strategies you can adopt to be proactive, enhance resilience, and maintain your well-being throughout the winter season.NAturopathic care can be urgent careNaturopathic medicine is often associated …
Gastro-intestinal health refers to the health and functioning of your GI Tract, as it relates to digestion, how you absorb food, immunity, and microbial health.There can be many causes of GI issues, such as: lack of adequate nutrition, poor digestion or imbalance, food allergies or intolerance, even stress can affect your gut.At Root, our dedicated team wants to work with …
at the rootISSUE 1.1JANUARY 2024What is Holistic Healthcare & what are the benefits?Integrative healthcare is a therapeutic paradigm that holistically supports a person’s individual psycho-emotional, spiritual, physical and social factors that influence their health. The emphasis is on promoting health instead of treating disease and prioritizing natural therapies initially.These are wide ranging but rest on the basics of nutritious foods, …
Hormone HealthWhat is Hormone Health?Hormone health is the intimate chemical communication in our body that regulates sleep, menses, skin, mood and more.What are the root causes of hormone issues?The root cause is endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our environment, stress, and nutrition.How does hormone health relate to whole body health?Hormones are a part of everything. Everything is a feedback loop of constant …
THE ALLERGY BALANCE CONNECTION: In its simplest form, an allergy is an excessive reaction by the immune system to a substance that is normally harmless. Such a substance is called an “allergen.” A body out of balance and exposed to allergens leads to traditional allergy symptoms such as swelling, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, allergic eczema, conjunctivitis, and gastrointestinal symptoms. …
With the recent wildfires getting too close for comfort in our beloved state, filling our neighborhoods with smoke and toxic irritants, the whole body clinic team at Root previously sent out a public health alert on what to do naturally and at home to mitigate the effects of our smoke-filled skies. Still, folks are now dealing with the lingering effects which …
The Oregon wildfires have left us, and our community asking for guidance regarding this public safety issue. As we grieve the damage and loss of our precious land, we may also personally begin to feel its physical and emotional impact. Wildfire smoke is an irritant to the respiratory system and inhaling this mix of particulate and gases for prolonged periods …
By Dr. Jon Conant, LAc In our last blog on sauna, we explained the wonderful health benefits of using it as a therapy and also noted that we offer two types of sauna at Root: infrared and traditional dry sauna. This led to questions about the differences between them, so we wanted to offer further explanation to help you choose …
