A Mind Body Approach to Treating Depression

Some of you have asked me to explain further some of the methods that I use in psychotherapy. Using depression as an example, I will try to explain how I utilize an Integrative, Strengths-Based, Transpersonal approach to treating depression.   According to the World Health Organization, by the year 2030 depression will be the most [...]

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hCG Helps People Break Through Their Weight Loss Plateaus

By Dr. Eric Nissen ND   Proper diet and exercise are mainstays of weight loss. It stands to reason: if take in fewer calories than you expend, you will lose weight. Unfortunately, this does not work for many people, at least sustainably.   Enter the Set Weight Point Theory. This theory states that the body gets [...]

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New Product: QC Nasal Spray by Thorne

Product information from Thorne. Available for purchase at Glow.   Few things are more annoying than the pain and pressure of a stuffy or runny nose turning normal daily activities into truly miserable tasks. Thorne Research’s QC Nasal Spray is a homeopathically-prepared nasal spray utilizing quercetin chalcone 2X and Euphorbium 6X, packaged in a one-ounce, [...]

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The Medical Use of Cannabis

by Candace McNaughton, ND It is time to separate the stigma of recreational use of marijuana from the benefit of medical use of cannabis.  Many conventional medications (such as opiate pain medications) are harmful, intoxicating, and carry a risk of dependence.  There is so much more to the cannabis plant than the intoxicating properties of [...]

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Type 2 diabetes

By Dr. Rado Harrington Diabetes is a pervasive illness that affects millions of people around the world. It is a chronic condition, affecting the way that your body processes sugar (glucose), which is your primary energy source. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes means that your body has become resistant to insulin, the hormone that [...]

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10 Ways to Beat Spring Tree Pollen Allergies

by Lindsey Lawson MS EAMP, Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist Cedar, alder, birch trees can play havoc on those suffering with tree pollen allergies in the Pacific Northwest. Here are a few tips on how to cope. Keep floors clean. Vacuum weekly. Take your shoes off to avoid tracking allergens indoors Shower before bed. Pollen can linger on [...]

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So you’ve been in an accident…

By Lindsey Lawson MS EAMP, Acupuncturist Auto accidents can be painful both physically and emotionally. Having been in several myself, I know! It can be overwhelming. At Glow, we have years of expertise treating car accident cases. Through a custom blend of Massage, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic, we can ease the effects of stress and trauma [...]

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Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity– Are you at Risk?

By Dr. Rachel Erikson There are 5 sticky physical traits that are leading to serious health problems for some unfortunate people. What has been discovered is if you have 3 of these 5 traits, you are at an increased risk for Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke and Diabetes. Let’s look at what these symptoms might be: [...]

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Meet Tina!

Tina Michalski is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo’s School of Social Work, obtaining her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Tina joined the staff at Glow Natural Health Center in November, 2009; relocating to the Seattle area with her husband Kirt, along with their cat and parrot, to be [...]

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Wall Street Journal Article on Acupuncture

HEALTH JOURNAL MARCH 22, 2010   Decoding an Ancient Therapy High-Tech Tools Show How Acupuncture Works in Treating Arthritis, Back Pain, Other Ills By MELINDA BECK Acupuncture has long baffled medical experts and no wonder: It holds that an invisible life force called qi (pronounced chee) travels up and down the body in 14 meridians. [...]

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