Arsenic Detoxification: Do It Correctly (Naturally)
How to remove heavy metals from the body? Here are several ideas for diet and supplements that will help specifically with the arsenic detoxification.
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Easy Substitutes For Unhealthy Foods
Guest Blog Provided by blogger Stacia B. We understand: The tough reality is that it can be difficult to eat healthy all the time. All those snacks and sweets are so tempting that giving up a healthy diet is an easy choice that too many people make. But that’s only because we make healthy eating …
Build a healthy diet to support a strong immune system!
In the uncertain era of a pandemic, conflicting news and political unrest it’s important that we do what we can to maintain of physical and mental health. Taking control of our diets and building healthy immune systems is more important now than ever before! Healthy diets prevent chronic disease, obesity and other health concerns that …
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Favorite Naturopathic Foods to Prevent Winter Illness
Dr. heather Krebsbach As a Naturopathic Doctor, I believe strongly in the healing power of nature. So as the cold and flu season approaches, there are many natural approaches to optimizing one’s immune system in order to get yourself ready for battles ahead. While sleep and stress management are fundamental to health, the foods we …
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Probiotics and Fish Oils During Pregnancy Linked to Healthier Children
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Optimize Your Thyroid Function
Dr. Heather Krebsbach is a naturopathic physician seeing patients at Inner Gate Acupuncture’s Halsey street location. She has been practicing naturopathic medicine in Portland Since 2006. She specializes in bio identical hormones and endocrine health. In this post she offers her insights on understanding and optimizing thyroid health. The thyroid is a little butterfly-shaped gland …
Quality Foods = Quality of Life
What Do Diets Have In Common? We are constantly inundated with the latest and greatest diets or food trends. All this information can make it difficult to know what we really should be eating. But if we strip away all the hype, we can see that the majority of diets have a couple similar themes; …
SUGAR, IT’S NOT GOOD FOR YOU!
Many of us have been searching for the best diet to help us achieve optimal health. Some of us have tried plant-based diets, while others have explored eliminating certain foods. Traditional diets from all around the world, some completely plant-based and others heavily animal-based, have all produced healthy populations. All of these diets have one …
Summer Watermelon Idea
Gazpacho and Mojitos! Watermelons are know as Xi Gua in Chinese. In Chinese medicine they are eaten to protect against heat stroke and to maintain proper hydration and electrolyte balance during the hot summer months. Of course, watermelons can be enjoyed simply by slicing them into wedges and serving them chilled. But there are many …
Herbal Medicine & Infections
Talk with your acupuncturist if you feel you are coming down with something and want to employ the herbal approach first. Inner Gate Acupuncture can help.
Golden Milk Recipe
INGREDIENTS This recipe makes 2 cups 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, preferably coconut milk or almond milk 1 cup water 1 cinnamon stick 1-2 inch piece of turmeric, unpeeled, thinly sliced or crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric 1/2-inch piece ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon honey (added after cooking) 1 tablespoon virgin coconut …
Golden Milk!!!
Despite hundreds of years of use in India, we at Inner Gate have only recently discovered golden milk and it’s wonderful health benefits. Golden milk is simply made from the combination of coconut milk, coconut oil, ginger and turmeric. Many recipes include honey and black pepper for enhanced flavor and better absorption of the turmeric. …
Should We Supplement Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is naturally produced in our skin when we are exposed to sunlight. In the Pacific Northwest it is easy for us to become deficient in vitamin D during the winter months. For many of us it is crucial that we supplement vitamin D during this time. Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency: FatigueGeneralized aches …
Allergies & Hay Fever
Spring time in Oregon is a lovely season. Along with the red flowering currants, tulips and lilacs come the alders, willows, and ragweeds. Many of the diverse plant species in Oregon release significant amounts of pollen. Sadly, this pollen find it’s way into our eyes, noses and throats. Although there is no real danger posed …
Benefits of Fish & Algae Oils
Fish and algae oils are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids, know as DHA and EPA, are precursors of eicosanoids. Eicosanoids are signaling molecules know for their ability to activate anti-inflammatory pathways in the body. Omega-3 fatty acids accumulate in fish that eat micro-algae. The algae naturally produce the oils. The fish bio-accumulate …
Benefits of fermented foods
Fermenting is an ancient technique of food preservation. It also enhances the nutrition available in some of its nutrients and makes the food more digestible and easily absorbed. In fact, lactic acid fermentation converts carbohydrate sugars into cellular energy and lactate. The final products of the fermentation are full of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and enzymes. …
Love Your Gut and Feel Better
Many of us struggle with weight gain, fatigue and gut distress. Understanding how to care for and nourish the good bacteria in your gut can change these patterns and bring about better health. Bacteria live in us and on us Although there are many infamous bacteria we do anything to avoid its important to recognize …
10 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits include acid reflux treatment, digestive pain alleviation, weight loss, diabetes treatment and read on for more benefits.
Lemon Juice Can Help You Alkalize Your Body
Dangers of Acidity in The Body: Long term exposure to acids can denature and damage cellular structure. This leads to poor cell function. It is important that the inner body stay alkaline. The tissues of our body are damaged by acid. The obvious exception to this is the stomach, which is equipped with specialized cells that …
Cancer Therapy
Photo Courtesy of Pexels At Inner Gate Acupuncture we provide adjunct therapy for people undergoing a variety of different cancer therapies. We are not able to do primary care for patients. We do work with many highly qualified medical doctors and naturopathic doctors to coordinate care for patients undergoing cancer care. Controlling nausea and vomiting: One …
Digestive Health
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can correct many complicated digestive problems. The digestive system is an essential component of a healthy and vital body. When the digestive system is not working well it can negatively impact one’s work, home, and social life. At Inner Gate Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon, we diagnose each digestive complaint and then …
Bone Broth Recipe
This recipe is a basic bone broth recipe. It can be easily modified to suit your tastes and by what ingredients you have available in your home. Of course it is recommended that you use organic meats and vegetable when possible to avoid contamination with hormones, antibiotics and chemical fertilizers. Ingredients:3-4 pounds beef marrow, knuckle bones, …
Anti-Cancer Mushrooms For Health
There are thousands of known mushroom species in the world but only a few have been scientifically evaluated. And while only a small percentage of these have been studied for medicinal use, many that have been reviewed have shown a great capacity to stimulate the immune system. Shitake: Known in Chinese as Xiang Fu, or “Fragrant Mushroom”, …
Health Benefits of Curcumin
Curcumin For Your Health Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory with many beneficial secondary effects. The research is so promising that Inner Gate Acupuncture has begun to carry highly potent and tightly regulated curcumin supplements. Curcumin is an organic compound found in turmeric. However, turmeric is only about 3% curcumin by weight and is poorly absorbed in the digestive …