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If you’ve ever been in an automobile accident, you know that aches and pains may manifest after the initial shock wears off and can persist for months or even years afterward. What can you do when you must return to your daily activities and responsibilities but are still plagued by chronic pain? Acupuncture, herbs, and bodywork may be the solution
Five Elements, Portland and the Eagle Creek Fire Late Summer in Portland (the Earth Element) has brought us face-to-face with the Five Element cycle in the rawest form. As the Eagle Creek fire in Columbia River Gorge continues to burn, we see at play the fundamental energy of the creation or “sheng” cycle of Five Element theory. The ancient Chinese saw the Wood
Though the adage “Spring forward, Fall back” will soon come into play, there is still time to “spring ahead” on preventing the unpleasant effects of autumn allergies. As the seasons shift, getting the jump on autumn allergies with prevention is much more effective than trying to treat them once they’ve already entrenched themselves in your sinuses. In this blog post, we’ll outline several effective
If you’ve suffered from back and neck aches or other types of chronic pain, you’ve likely tried pharmaceutical drugs to alleviate your symptoms. These short-term solutions and their side-effects can be just as frustrating as the condition causing your pain. Furthermore, their potential long-term effects, such as addiction, drug resistance, or liver damage, might actually be worse than the pain
Warmth and Sun: the Fire Element in Portland, Oh Joy! For a few fleeting weeks in July and August, the climate in Portland, Oregon, is transformed. Shifting from dreary, drizzly damp to sunny, dry warmth, Summer and the Fire Element in Portland has magically appeared! The shift to Summer and the Fire Element in Portland is often abrupt but typically
Allergy season in Portland begins in the spring but often continues well into summer, shifting from tree pollen to ragweed and grass. If you are still experiencing the frustrating effects of seasonal allergies, here are some healthy foods you may want to incorporate into your diet for natural allergy relief. The key is to eat anti-inflammatory and immune-balancing foods, which
Portland’s Local Chinese Herbal Medicinal Mushroom: the Oyster Mushroom There’s a mighty mushroom that Chinese herbal medicine has used from ancient times, growing right here in Portland. Most people associate Spring in Portland with blooming azaleas and rhododendrons. This fantastic forest native gets overlooked – the oyster mushroom! On your next forest hike, take a closer look at dead logs and
It’s that lovely time of year again when flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising and seemingly everyone around you is sniffling, sneezing and wiping itchy eyes. Behold, springtime allergy season in Portland, Oregon! Seasonal allergies to pollen and other contaminants are a common complaint in the Pacific Northwest. Fortunately, proper wellness habits and acupuncture treatment can significantly reduce seasonal allergies,
At Inner Works Acupuncture, Five Element acupuncture and Zero Balancing (hands-on bodywork) are used to free up and balance energy flow in the body. From chronic pain to fatigue, sleep disorders, and headaches, acupuncture and Zero Balancing can be lifesavers. Did you know that acupuncture and Zero Balancing also have amazing health benefits for athletes? Here are some reasons why
Winter & The Water Element: Elusive, Impenetrable, Hidden The frozen landscape of Winter appears barren and lifeless, covered with an ocean of snow. Life has gone underground, hibernating. This is the season of the Water Element – elusive, impenetrable and hidden. The Inner Spirit of Water: Potency & the Will to Survive Everything in Winter is concentrated down to essentials,
