http://www.examiner.com/portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:18:58 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-23916-Oregon-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Collect-sweetgum-tree-seed-pods-now-for-slug-and-snail-control-later?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Now is the time to gather organic slug and snail deterrent for next summer's garden. November winds that rattled the sweetgum trees and loosened their spiky seed pods to the ground. Homeowners are obliged to rake them up from walkways and lawns... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:29:39 GMT Sue Sierralupe - Oregon Natural Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23916-Oregon-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Collect-sweetgum-tree-seed-pods-now-for-slug-and-snail-control-later?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-19443-Portland-Longevity-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Zerafas-simple-easy-diet?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Judy Zerafa fans will willingly embrace her foray into weight management realms and her e-book The Simple Easy Diet. What with the most gluttonous holiday coming up (for those lucky enough to have food) and further holiday-type edible treats dancing... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:52:42 GMT Micheline Ronningen - Portland Longevity Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19443-Portland-Longevity-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Zerafas-simple-easy-diet?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-27924-Portland-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Great-Americal-Smoke-Out?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Take a TODAY and think about your health, the health of everyone you come in contact with. Your pets, your kids, your friends, people who breathe your smoke on your break or when they walk by your favorite smoking spot, our environment. If... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:17:14 GMT Heather Murlin - Portland Alternative Medicine Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27924-Portland-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Great-Americal-Smoke-Out?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-11388-Portland-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d12-How-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Sleeping is precious, especially when you hit the pillow and fall unconscious until the next morning, provided you sleep at night, which for most of us is the most common. There is nothing more frustrating than going to bed, and lying there waiting... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:21:38 GMT Jill Ledet - Portland Healthy Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11388-Portland-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d12-How-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-28805-Portland-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Are-you-getting-enough-Vitamin-D?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health There has been a surge in the interest of Vitamin D, with over 300 studies published last year alone about vitamin D. The reason for this surging interest is the association of low Vitamin D levels or intakes to bone health, several cancers, cognitive... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:30:03 GMT Amy Tung - Portland Nutrition Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28805-Portland-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Are-you-getting-enough-Vitamin-D?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-101-How-to-conserve-water-easily-at-home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health The American Water Works Association, stated in its review of a recent USGS report that water conservation efforts have resulted in Americans using "31% less water per capita than they did in 1975". But with the availability of clean water... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:05:27 GMT Aqiylah Collins - Portland Holistic Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-101-How-to-conserve-water-easily-at-home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-23130-Portland-Gluten-Free-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Oregons-very-own-Gluten-Free-RN?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN CEN, a Registered Nurse in Corvallis, who specializes in gluten intolerance and celiac disease.  Nadine started her company, RN On Call/The Gluten Free RN, in February... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:17:16 GMT Cain Credicott - Portland Gluten Free Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23130-Portland-Gluten-Free-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Oregons-very-own-Gluten-Free-RN?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-21884-Portland-Sexual-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d1-AIDS-Awareness-Month-Periodontal-disease-kissing-and-catching-AIDS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Can you get AIDS from kissing? According to The Center for Disease Control, closed mouth kissing does not put a person at risk for contracting HIV. But, “Because of the potential for contact with blood during "French" or open-mouth... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:23:58 GMT Sarina Dorie - Portland Sexual Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21884-Portland-Sexual-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d1-AIDS-Awareness-Month-Periodontal-disease-kissing-and-catching-AIDS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-27641-Portland-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Calorie-count-labels-are-making-consumers-think-about-menu-choices?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health New findings recently released by the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene show that menu labeling laws in New York are having an effect on consumers choosing menu items with fewer calories. HealthNews.com is reporting that the study concludes... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:38:24 GMT Katherine Green - Portland Women's Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27641-Portland-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Calorie-count-labels-are-making-consumers-think-about-menu-choices?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-22901-Portland-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Balance-of-life-is-the-key-to-Supreme-wellness?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health In every aspect of life, balance is key to Supreme Wellness, Health, and Prosperity. In Zen Shiatsu, in every modality of Massage Therapy, in Yoga, this balance is extremely important. A practitioner in these arts will be attuned to this balance of... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:47:35 GMT Steve Davis - Portland Massage Therapy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22901-Portland-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Balance-of-life-is-the-key-to-Supreme-wellness?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-16982-Portland-Budget-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Delicious-timesaving-and-super-cheap-chili?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health With the leaves changing colors and the air crisping, it's a marvelous time to warm your home--and yourself--with savory soups and stews.  While super delicious and often nutritious, soupy mixtures have a reputation for being difficult to produce... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:07:37 GMT Elizebett Eslinger - Portland Budget Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16982-Portland-Budget-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Delicious-timesaving-and-super-cheap-chili?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-23142-Portland-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Craniosacral-Therapy-A-more-gentle-approach?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that assesses and enhances the function of the body system called the craniosacral system. This system is made up of the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain, spinal cord and... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:53:10 GMT Dr. LoriAnn McKellar - Portland Massage Therapy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23142-Portland-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Craniosacral-Therapy-A-more-gentle-approach?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-23559-Portland-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Race-for-prevention?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Considerable time, energy, and dollars have been spent in an effort to find  cures for diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, and osteoporosis, yet the numbers of patients with these conditions is growing larger by the day.   We've... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:48:55 GMT Nancy Brazell - Portland Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23559-Portland-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Race-for-prevention?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Lack-of-insurance-causes-500-yearly-deaths-in-Oregon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Those fighting health care reform in Oregon and the U.S. may want to reconsider. Recent research indicates that lack of health insurance directly contributes to over 500 deaths a year here in Oregon, and around 45,000 deaths across the country. The... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:33:49 GMT Brent Sandmeyer - Portland Wellness Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Lack-of-insurance-causes-500-yearly-deaths-in-Oregon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-23912-Portland-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Come-clothed-eat-naked?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Friday, September 18th, marks a pivotal moment for the raw foodists of Portland with the Naked Food Fest; a live music and living food event. Festivities include a tantalizing array of Tapas, all prepared under the raw vegan paradigm of being... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:30:33 GMT Lisa Paris - Portland Natural Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23912-Portland-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Come-clothed-eat-naked?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-14845-Portland-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Health-101How-to-stay-healthy-at-school?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health Back-to-school means back to weekday routines, homework, and extracurricular activities.  But for many families, it also means a return to the onslaught of colds, viruses and other health problems that come from classrooms of kids. As kids get... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:45:07 GMT Erin Hart - Portland Health and Happiness Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14845-Portland-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Health-101How-to-stay-healthy-at-school?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-14440-Portland-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Yoga-101-Where-are-the-Best-Yoga-Studios-in-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health   In a city that’s flooded with yoga studios, sometimes there’s just too many to choose from! Here are some local favorites and why:   The People’s Yoga: 3033 NE Alberta St People’s Yoga takes community to a whole new... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:29:35 GMT Laura Scher - Portland Natural Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14440-Portland-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Yoga-101-Where-are-the-Best-Yoga-Studios-in-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-12095-Portland-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d24-A-naturopathic-primary-care-doctor?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health There are whole systems of medicine that are complete in and of themselves. Naturopathic medicine is one of those systems. Naturopathy focuses on creating and maintaining health.The practice of naturopathy is based on six key principles:1. Promote the... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:42:21 GMT Jolene Johnson - Portland Alternative Medicine Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12095-Portland-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d24-A-naturopathic-primary-care-doctor?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Health