Boost your immune system with traditional Chinese medicine “Traditional Chinese medicine can play a vital role in strengthening and treating our immune system directly and in combination with adequate sleep, proper nutrition, and exercise.”
The American Recovery Plan Act (part 3): How are counties spending relief funds? “This third installment of investigation into how ARPA relief funds are being used is following up from our previous articles on Benton County and Franklin County from last year.”
When (and how) do we debate vaccine science? “Hotez made the right call. “Debate me or you’re a coward” will not help move knowledge forward.”
Oasis in the desert “We can be an oasis of engagement in the desert of unmet behavioral health needs.”
Toxic algae is a big deal. “Climate change coupled with excessive nutrient pollution may cause more intense and frequent algae blooms.”
Washington and Idaho hospitals shutter labor & delivery services "This public health crisis shows that a public solution is crucial: Our entire system must be radically transformed to meet the needs of women, children, families, and everyone else."
What's in the air? "Benton/Franklin hospitalization numbers of patients with COPD/Bronchiectasis were almost twice as high as the average in Washington state."
This is when the fun begins! If you didn’t get any plants started in May, it’s not too late for veggies this year.
Local psychologist to attend Behavioral Health Conference in Tri-Cities "This conference will include community-based treatment, peer support services, and addressing structural racism throughout our communities and institutions."
Build your emotional resilience “Difficult life situations can contribute to stress, but help is available.”
Grace Clinic: Your healthcare safety net "More than 27,000 people in our community don’t have health insurance."
How to reset your hormones for improved health "Balancing hormones improves energy, metabolism, and overall health."
Autumn anxiety "Autumn is bookended by the carefree warmth of summer and the looming stress of the holiday season."
Practicing medicine in the time of COVID-19: One physician’s experience “We have to talk about the effect of COVID-19 on People of Color.”
Book Report: Doing Harm “Diseases considered ‘female issues’ are poorly understood, often dismissed, and commonly undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.”
Disconnection Syndrome “Participating in our modern consumerist existence is physically changing our brains...”
Washington state’s new long-term care tax “Perhaps you haven’t heard, but a new payroll/wage tax will be taking effect at the beginning of the year.”
Creating healthy boundaries for making realistic changes “An often forgotten part of self-care is evaluating and setting healthy boundaries.”
What’s the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities? Chances are you have had an unpleasant symptom after a meal once or twice.
Beer yoga returns! “Beer yoga is a fantastic way to introduce new people to yoga, make new friends, and have a lot of fun.”
