It’s normal to go through temporary periods of increased anxiety during the various chapters of life. A new job, familial challenges or world events can lead us to feel more anxious.

Unfortunately, many people feel anxiety for prolonged periods of time or at a high level of intensity. Frequent and/or severe anxiety is not normal and can have a drastic impact on the quality of one’s life. Many people turn to alcohol in an attempt to decrease their anxiety and its use is closely linked to mental health disorders. Alcohol initially causes us to feel relaxed and at ease but frequent use can actually cause anxiety to worsen and be detrimental to mental health and well-being.

We all have an internal terrain in our bodies. You can think of bodily terrain as being similar to the soil in your garden. A healthy terrain is vital to resilient health, just like the health of your garden soil is to the quality of the vegetables you hope to harvest. Cultivating a healthy terrain through health foundations such as whole-foods nutrition, quality sleep, regular exercise and stress management can make you less susceptible to severe infections and the development of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Read on below for some of our top recommendations for developing a solid health foundation.

We wanted to chat about the importance of building a multi-specialty care team and some of our favorite Central Oregon providers. When addressing chronic illness or even just working towards optimal health, having a team of practitioners to support you is essential. This ensures that you have your bases covered in a holistic way.

Simple and effective tips from our Naturopathic Team to support your immune system year-round.