You’ve heard of the fight or flight response. Maybe even the fight-flight-freeze response. But you’ve never heard it explained like this! Polyvagal theory was originally proposed by Dr. Stephen Porges, a researcher, professor, and the founding director of the...
It’s a fairly well known fact that exposure to sunshine can help boost vitamin D levels. But, did you know that getting enough sunshine, especially in the morning, also supports sleep quality and mental health? It seems simple enough, but more often than not, our...
Want the secrets of longevity – living and feeling younger than your actual age? Many resort to extreme measures such as drastic dieting, surgeries, and various injectables. However, they tend to overlook the significance of small, controllable factors. ...
Walking down SW Holden street in South Seattle next to the Highland Park Improvement Club, a colorful fridge with bold lettering ‘COMIDA PARA TODOS,’ interpreting FOOD FOR ALL can be spotted nestled in a shed. This shelter was built by local volunteers using recycled...
Have you ever heard of the fight-or-flight response? When you experience stress, your body is essentially being “attacked”. As your body prepares to either fight the perceived stressor or flee from it, the sympathetic nervous system becomes activated. What is...
We know that weather and traffic conditions in Seattle can be quite unpredictable. Making it into the office for your scheduled appointment may be difficult at times, especially at times where we are experiencing lots of snow! We never want you to put yourself at risk...
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