Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder and is estimated to affect 11% of the population worldwide. There are a variety of therapeutic approaches to treating…

Most people know that fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that has many health benefits. It is a plant material that resisits digestion by the enzymes normally present in your stomach. …

While we are lucky to have so much produce variety available to us at the grocery store, it is still best to use what is in season. Asparagus Although asparagus’s…

In Q1 of 2015, The Oregon Clinic realized many specialty clinics were experiencing noticeable disparity in types of medical and administrative supplies, delays in resupply procedures, significant inequities in contracts,…

You may have heard the term mindful eating. Yes, it’s definitely a hot topic in the world of health right now, but mindful eating is a practice that has been…

In his early thirties, 39-year-old father of three Thomas Slawson started running in an effort to get into better shape and to spend more time with his wife. But he…

What’s the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian? This is a question many people are curious about, but don’t really know the answer to. What it means to be…

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) – high blood pressure in the lungs – is a common condition. While most people are aware of their blood pressure, many are surprised to learn that…

Many of us set new year resolutions of eating healthier and exercising more. Standard approaches to weight loss often involve restrictive eating, labeling foods as good or bad, and dictating…

People experience two types of urinary incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence is when you have urine leakage with exertion, coughing, sneezing, or laughing. Urge urinary incontinence is when you feel an…