Holistic Health Blog

3 Things Every Person Needs For Adrenal Health

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 8, 2018

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Your adrenal glands manage inflammation, blood sugar, and fluid balance. They support sex hormones and work with the thyroid to run metabolism. In addition to all of this, they are critical to how your body handles stress. Adrenal health is an integral to whole body health, and knowing more about your adrenal function will help […]

3 Decadent Smoothies and Cold Pressed Juices That Fight Inflammation

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 6, 2018

Inflammation can lead to all manners of health maladies, but there are many foods that play a crucial role in fighting inflammation. These smoothies and juices are a great way to start the day for your entire family, and each contains delicious, inflammation fighters everyone can enjoy: Pineapple, Turmeric, Cucumber and Cinnamon Juice Add to […]

What Every Women Needs To Know About PCOS

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 4, 2018

This hormonal disorder is one of the most common reasons women pursue fertility treatments. But in the age of misinformation, it can be remarkably easy to confuse symptoms. PCOS occurs when a woman has a lot of resting follicles, but doesn’t actually ovulate. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have 10 to 20 on both […]

Summer Skin Care Tips For The Whole Family

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on June 1, 2018

We wait all year to partake in all the fun family activities available to us in the Portland metro during the summer. Festivals, camping trips, picnics, parks, there’s a little bit of summer fun for everyone in your family. Take special care this season to protect your family from sunstroke, heatstroke, sunburns, and dehydration with […]

Summer Smoothies For The Whole Family

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 30, 2018

Packed with fresh fruits and veggies, smoothies are a great — and delicious — way to get your fill of energy-boosting proteins and healthy fats. Shake up your summer routine this season with these fabulous AM smoothies for the whole family. From SELF — The Mango Tango Spinach Smoothie (Studies have shown that carotenoids, such […]

Managing Your Diabetes As You Age

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 28, 2018

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause serious problems, including damage to your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. The risk of contracting these maladies increases with age and as such, treatment may need to be adjusted over time. These tips will help you manage your diabetes as you age, and keep you youthful and vibrant to boot. Keep Moving […]

How Hormone Imbalance Affects Women’s Health

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 23, 2018

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Stress is a major factor in so many of our modern lives, so much so that it can easily manifest as health issues. Stress impacts adrenal function as well as hormone levels. Managing stress and its byproducts can be harrowing, to say the least, but if you look out for these hormone-imbalance red flags, you […]

Everything You Need To Know About The Metabolic Reset Diet

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 21, 2018

Developed in 2013 by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, the Metabolic Reset Diet consists of a 15-day, smoothie-based, low-exercise plan in three separate phases. The smoothie-based diet, Pasternak says, is all about convenience, but he assures that despite the differences in micronutrients, all the recommended smoothie recipes have approximately equal nutritional values. Phase 1 Phase 1 […]

3 Things To Know About Naturopathy

Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 18, 2018

You may know a few things about the practice of naturopathy, such as the primary tenant, heal with the power of nature. But the pillars of naturopathy go further beyond the scope of using natural resources to treat patients. Consider these fundamental principles of holistic care. Doctor As Teacher Naturopathic physicians educate their patients and […]