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Massage therapy: The health boost you need

ing our bodies to relax and unwind is now more important than ever.

The benefits of massage therapy range from enhancing one’s energy and sense of well-being, to releasing muscle tension that can contribute to headaches, hypertension, chronic injuries and medical disorders and conditions symptoms. Massage therapy promotes relaxation, the bodies’ own healing processes and has become widely accepted as a valuable and effective form of natural, holistic healthcare.

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These days, healthcare is assage therapy has becoming more about self care. been shown to provide relief from So many people are looking for alternative wellness stress. Research modalities to imstudies show masprove and maintain sage therapy actually healthy lifestyles. boosts the body’s immune system, And, massage therapy is one of those which can become wellness choices that compromised from provide not only a extended periods of relaxing experience stress. Massage also but also offers docucan lower heart rate mented physiological and blood pressure, C.G. FUNK and emotional benrelax muscles and efits. In today’s fastincrease endorphins paced world, our busy lifestyles all of which will help manage can take a toll on our physical the damage that chronic stress and mental well being. Allowcan create.

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[ Massage from page 3] become more aware of our daily stress levels. This allows us to recognize what true relaxation feels like so we can more easily recreate it for ourselves before stress becomes chronic and damaging. Having this relief from stress increases our energy levels and vitality, as well as enhances our ability to cope with and enjoy our daily lives.

Massage therapy can improve posture by allowing the body to reinforce healthy and natural movements. Many aches and pains are due to poor posture.

Whether we are driving, working at a desk or even just standing still, poor posture can contribute to a number of physical aches

and pains. Over time, these habits can cause increased body stress and breakdown.

The long-term effects of massage therapy are much more than just skin deep. Massage plays an important role in training the body how to relax. Not only will massage therapy help relax internal muscles through deep tissue techniques, it can also help individuals become aware of their daily stress levels. Once the body recognizes what true relaxation feels like, the mind can then easily recreate it before stress becomes chronic and damaging. Having this relief from stress can enhance our ability to cope with and enjoy life.

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There are many positive aspects to receiving massage therapy on an ongoing basis, and with the busy lives we lead, we can all benefit from a little stress-management. More Americans are turning to therapeutic massage treatment to provide relaxation, relieve tension associated with the daily stresses of their busy lives or simply to help maintain good health and achieve a balanced lifestyle. Oh, and let’s not forget how great it feels to be treated by a professional massage therapist.

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Acupuncture as an effective treatment for pain

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ment for almost any type of pain. Patients and mainstream ain is one of the greatest medical providers are increaschallenges that humans ingly turning to acuare faced with. puncture for even the Despite tremendous most stubborn cases. advances in so many Whether you’re lookfields, the problems of ing for a drug-free alacute and chronic pain ternative or a complecontinue to persist. ment to other therapies Arthritis, carpal tunsuch as chiropractic, nel, headaches, tense physical therapy or or sore neck and back conventional treatchris landoll muscles are part of ment, acupuncture most people’s daily has an important and life. unique role to play in healing I became an acupuncturist in and pain relief. Admittedly, it part because acupuncture can is a bit of a different concept at be a profoundly effective treatby Chris Landoll

first. But most people are fascinated to learn how it works and are often very surprised with the experience.

Acupuncture produces real physiological changes that have been documented. Western science has demonstrated that acupuncture points are areas of increased electrical sensitivity, which when stimulated signal the brain through the nervous system to release various biochemicals. These include endorphins - the body’s natural pain-killers, and various neurotransmitters that regu[ more acupuncture page 7 ]

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2014 Health and Wellness Guide [ acupuncture from page 6] late mood and energy levels. The body can become profoundly relaxed, leading to improved circulation, decreased inflammation and significant relief of pain.

In addition to systemic effects, acupuncture can work locally at the site of pain or injury. The same myofascial trigger points those painful knots in your muscles - that a massage therapist might work on, were described

by Chinese medicine centuries ago as Ah Shi points. Acupuncturists have specific techniques that can produce powerful release of these knots, providing not only instantaneous pain relief but also restoration of function and range of movement.

Despite the difficulties of designing rigorous scientific studies of a complex therapy like acupuncture, researchers are increasingly coming to realize its effectiveness. Just last year, the National Institute of Health released the results of a high-quality, five-year meta-analysis of acupuncture for a variety of pain conditions. The findings showed a clear advantage for acupuncture over placebo treatment, as well as many standard pain-relieving medications.

If there were any remaining doubts, we can look to the country’s leading hospitals and cancer care centers, which have embraced acupuncture and other integrative therapies. All 18 of

US News and World Report’s top hospitals now have acupuncture and complementary medicine programs.

The benefits of acupuncture can be immediate. Lasting relief can take some time, especially with chronic conditions. A skilled acupuncturist sees patients as unique and takes the time to get to the root of a problem. If you are wondering if these therapies may be an option for you, feel free to ask your local acupuncturist. Many will offer a complimentary phone or in-person consultation.

Chris Landoll is a licensed acupuncturist and owner of Aspire Acupuncture clinic in Kirkland.

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The Eastern medicine approach to weight loss

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elimination, control overeating, suppress the appetite and reduce rom an Eastern medicine anxiety. perspective, the acupuncture Botanical herbs can be used to points, foods and herbs one influence the body’s metabolism in chooses has a big impact on weight different ways. Most people who loss. They directly influence the Qi need to lose weight would like to (pronounced Chi) of the spleen and have their metabolism run more liver systems in treating the root imefficiently. There are a number of balances that cause weight gain. herbs that can help people in their From a Western perspective, quest for a healthier, more efficient acupuncture and Oriental medicine metabolism in order to ensure that have been shown to have an efefforts to lose weight are blessed fect on the function of the nervous with success. system, endocrine system, digesThere are three types of herbs tive system, food cravings and that can assist people trying to lose metabolism. All of which can help weight. The first type of herb is to energize the body, maximize the the type that “transforms phlegm” absorption of nutrients, regulate

in Eastern medicine terminology.

These herbs can help the body to process fats more efficiently and prevent the accumulation of unhealthy fats and fluids in the body.

Some herbs in this class that may assist weight loss include citrus aurantium, immature citrus peel and magnolia bark. Glechoma and hawthorn berry can also help by “transforming phlegm.”

Detoxifying bitter herbs are another class of plant that can assist with weight loss. These herbs tend to reduce inflammatory, acidic conditions in the body that often trigger the cravings people have for inordinate quantities of unhealthy

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They also may have a tendency towards acne or oily skin and a slightly reddish complexion. These herbs include rhubarb, coptis and scute. Other herbs can be used to control and balance the emotional conditions that trigger overeating.

For those who find themselves eating out of stress, sadness, depression, anxiety or PMS, they can find that these herbs balance out their emotional life and reduce their cravings for food. These herbs include magnolia bark, bupleurum root, mint, zizyphus and biota seeds, and longan fruit. Other supplements

that can assist in a healthy weight loss program are kelp, apple cider vinegar, vitamin B6 and flaxseed oil. Drinking green tea regularly can also be quite helpful.

It is important to remember that all of these supplements are beneficial for promoting weight loss because they promote a healthy metabolism, energy level, digestion and mental attitude, but that dietary and lifestyle changes are crucial in order to see the results that you want. Nevertheless, Eastern medicine can be a great ally in the quest to shed pounds more efficiently.

Functional Medicine approach There are number of factors with hormonal links to weight gains from a functional medicine perspective. All of these could be evaluated

using saliva and blood testing. Here are some of the highlights.

Hormones and weight gain: • Vitamin D deficiency, which causes visceral fat gain. This could be both D2 and D3 typically 20-40 percent below the normal range.

• Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome. This typically causes weight gain in abdomen. The measures will be insulin and HbA1c, cortisol and stress.

• Thyroid deficiency, which causes overall general gain and low metabolism. This is a very common amongst women over 40 years old.

The measures will be lab testing and finding the level of TSH and T3 and T4.

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Health and fitness … by choice

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adults over the age of 20 are either he definition of health usuoverweight or obese. ally describes a condition of one’s mind and body that is Obesity is defined as being grossfree from illness, injury or pain. The ly fat or overweight. The most common method of assessWorld Health Organizaing obesity is the use tion expands the definition of health to include of Body Mass Index.

The index correlates social and economic environment, the physiheight and weight. An adult who has an index cal environment, and between 25 and 29.9 is the person’s individual considered overweight. characteristics and An adult who has an behaviors. index of 30 or higher is A major contributor to considered obese. Your the lack of health in the ERIK MOEN primary healthcare proUnited States is obesity. vider is a great resource Recent reports from to help you define your condition. the Center for Disease Control and Obesity has obvious health probPrevention state that 68 percent of

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The President’s Council on Fitness, Sport and Nutrition compiled a few obesity facts: • Obesity-related medical conditions cost our nation nearly $150 billion every year and account for 16-18 percent of our total healthcare costs or one in every six dollars spent.

• The annual cost of being overweight is $524 for women and $432 for men; annual costs for being obese are even higher: $4,879 for women and $2,646 for men.

• Recent reports project that by 2030, half of all adults, 115 million in the United States, will be obese.

Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are the most common pathways

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Physical therapists can perform an evaluation and devise safe exercise programs that increase strength and cardiovascular endurance, restore flexibility and reduce pain when it exists. Further information regarding safe exercise tips can be found on the American Physical Therapy Associations consumer website, www.MoveForwardPT. com.

Chose to get out there and be active for your health and well-being.

[ healthy from page 10] leading to obesity. You can chose to make better food choices and you can chose to be more active.

How much activity is enough?

The US Department of Health and Human Services suggests “adults perform at least two-anda-half hours a week of moderateintensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorousintensity aerobic activity. Children and adolescents should do one hour or more of physical activity daily.”

Physical Therapists can play a role with your activity and exercise plan. Physical therapist’s extensive knowledge of health conditions

[ eastern from page 9] or estrogen dominance factor. This typically causes weight gain in hips, thighs and breasts. The measures here are the levels of estrogen and progesterone.

• The androgen imbalance, which causes loss of lean muscle and as a result fat replaces these muscles.

The measures here will be finding the level of testosterone and DHEA. It is true that diet and exercise play an important role for so many people who go through unexplained weight gain. But hormones play a significant role on many people particularly when they are in their late 30s and early 40s.

A careful analysis of other symptoms, in addition to the lab measurement, would give a very solid approach in identifying the cause of the weight gain. The symptoms can create a roadmap for appropriate treatment and reduce the risk of the metabolic syndrome, avoiding the onset of type II diabetes.

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Combat the effects of gravity on your body

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that we are out of alignment in the tissue. Fascia is the most prevalent connective tissue in the body. It sur- field of gravity it causes more pain e all know what it is. We rounds muscles, tendons, in our joints and muscles. live in it every day. We ligaments and organs.

View the pictures of an may not realize however Through gravity, activi85-year-old women after the toll it takes on our body. completing Soma Neuties and aging, fascia can Those back pains at work, a romuscular Integration, a become bound restricting massive headache at your desk, movement and/or causform of structural integraslumped over posture you observe ing pain. Fascia possess a tion. in a picture you were in, that oh so So after your fascia is unique plasticity quality familiar knee or hip pain on a run lengthened and stretched, making it what we call STEFANIE BOYER these all occur because our body is then what? Does it stay? “the organ of form.” It’s out of alignment in the field of gravWell yes and no. Rememimportant to work with a ity. What can you do to help the pain specialist, such as structural integra- ber that fascia has plasticity characyou may be experiencing? tor, in which the fascia is lengthened teristics meaning that after working Structural Integration is a proand stretched resulting in ease of with a structural integrator, the found field of bodywork that movement and significant postural results last much longer than typical addresses the fascia or connective changes. Remember, for every bit [ more GRAVITY page 14 ]

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Levels of testosterone have great effect

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ecently, testosterone has been getting a generous amount of media attention.

You may be wondering what all the hype is about? Simply put testosterone is a hormone.

Testosterone is an important part of a men’s overall health. Testosterone is the main sex hormone for men and is produced in the testicles.

Testosterone can help maintain bone density, lean body mass, muscle strength, red blood cell production, sex drive and sperm production. Levels can fall with age resulting in symptoms such as hair loss, erectile dysfunction, low

sex drive, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, insomnia and muscle loss. You may have heard the term “andropause.” Andropause is referring to the decline of hormones with age for men, similarly as women go through menopause.

Testosterone plays a large role in the formation of lean body mass.

You may have noticed a little more body fat developing around your midsection or difficulty losing weight. Ways of increasing testosterone naturally include: lifting free weights heavy enough that you can only manage about eight reps, resting one minute in between and then repeating three times. Also,

sleeping at least eight hours per night is an important way to boost testosterone because testosterone and growth hormone are produced during the seventh and ninth hours of sleep. Levels of testosterone are generally the highest in the morning. High levels of stress can inhibit testosterone in men. Cortisol can interfere with the way testosterone binds to its receptors making it less effective.

Sometimes men produce the right amount of testosterone but it gets converted to other hormones. When testosterone converts to the stronger form of dihydrotestosterone, it increases the chances of men devel-

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[14] 2014 Health and [ testosterone from page 12] oping male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Having your testosterone levels checked by your doctor is the first step to see if your hormone levels have declined with age. It is a simple blood test that can be performed by a medical or naturopathic doctor. Once the levels are established and if there is a deficiency, your doctor can prescribe some testosterone to restore your physiological levels back to that of a younger man.

Eating a varied diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits that is low in bad fats and sugar, getting adequate amounts of nutrients including Vitamin D, regular exercise, proper amounts of sleep and stress reducing activities are key to improving overall health and helping you to feel young again. Hormone replacement therapy can increase levels of testosterone back to levels of a younger man giving you an overall improved sense of well being, better sleep, more youthful, increased sex drive and the ability to build lean muscle mass and lose belly fat more easily. For more info visit our website at www.drteresarichter.com.

Wellness Guide [ gravity from page 12] massage and other manual therapies. But the real hallmark of this work is the integration. Olivia Ireland, a Soma practitioner, said it well: “Integration is needed for bodywork to have deep meaning. If a practitioner works the back, spine or neck for example, without addressing the corresponding pattern in front, then you work forever on the same client and on the same issues. This is an important distinction to make about Soma and other forms of structural integration. By bringing the whole body into relationship with every part of itself, true wellness can be achieved.”

So be aware of how you are moving in gravity.

Alternate what shoulder you always put your purse on and observe when you are driving if your shoulders creep up around in your ears.

Visit your local structural integrator who can help you with body awareness, chronic pain and movement education. I look forward to assisting you in your endeavors for true wellness.

Stefanie Boyer is the owner of 360bodyworks.

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Communicable Diseases......toll-free 800.325.6165 or 206.296.4600 Planned Parenthood............................................. 800.230.7526 kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable.aspx plannedparenthood.org Information on lice, tic-borne illnesses, hepatitis and other current diseases.

Information regarding sex education and alternatives.

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Physical Therapy Anna Friedman, DPT Therapeutic Associates Canyon Park PT 19017 120th Ave NE, Ste 111 Bothell, WA 98011 425.489.3420

Aspire Acupuncture LLC 10512 NE 68th St., Ste. 102 Kirkland, WA 98033 425.522.2108

www.AspireAcupuncture.com Education: Wu Hsing Tao School, Seattle; American University, Washington, DC, magna cum laude Specialties: Pain, sleep, and mood disorders Professional Associations: National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Board Certifications: NCCAOM Insurance Accepted: Most major insurances

Cassandra Lanning LME, CLT, CPE, NTP Integrity Skin Care & Wellness

19125 North Creek Pkwy, Ste 120

975291

Bothell, WA 98011 425.245.3728 www.integrityskincare.com Education: Aesthetics, Laser, Electrolysis, Advanced Skin Analysis, Nutritional Therapy.

Professional Associations: Member Allied Health Association, Member National Aesthetic Spa Network Board Certifications: 1998 Certified Professional Electrologist, 2000 Certified Laser Technician, 2007 Microdermabrasion Certification, 2008 Certified Sugaring Practitioner, 2012 Certified Vodder Basic Manual Lymph Drainage, 2012 Diplomate Pastiche Method of Advanced Skin Analysis, 2013 Aromatouch Technique Certification, 2014 Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Special Services: A 3 Pillar Approach to skin health and wellness; topical skincare, internal nutrition, stress reduction massage.

Dermatology Debbie Friant, PA-C

Professional Life Coach Jody McCrain

Lake Washington Dermatology 10117 NE 58th St, Ste 200 Kirkland, WA 98033 425.821.6363

Pasada Kirkland, Wa 98034 206-550-5500

www.lakewashingtondermatology.com

Education: MPAS, Duquesne University Association Memberships: AAPA, WAPA, SDPA, WSDA, ASLMS Board Certifications: WA State Physician Assistant, NCCPA Insurance Accepted: Most major insurances, Medicare Special Services: Medical and cosmetic dermatology, anti-aging, Botox, fillers, laser

www.pasadacoaching.com Education: inviteChange Coach Training Gonzaga University BA English Organization: International Coach Federation Specialty: I help people who are stuck find a different way

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Skin Treatment

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www.therapeuticassociates.com/CanyonPark Education: University of Washington; BA in Psychology and Communication; Regis U – DPT Association Memberships: APTA-Ortho section, PTWA, NAAIOMPT Insurance Accepted: All

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www.therapeuticassociates.com/CanyonPark Education: University of Notre Dame Pre-Med, Washington University - Physical Therapy Doctorate Association Memberships: APTA, PT Association of WA Board CertiďŹ cations: Sports Clinical Specialist Insurance Accepted: Private and federal plans including Medicare

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Therapeutic Associates Canyon Park PT 19017 120th Ave NE, Ste 111 Bothell, WA 98011 425.489.3420

Acupuncture Chris Landoll, EAMP, LAc.

975384

Physical Therapy Chris Leck, PT, DPT

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