Turns out, there are all kinds of things living inside of you. It’s true! There are actually more living bacteria cells inside us than our own human cells. Embrace those little critters, because they help form what is called our microbiome. This is your own unique blend of friendly and un-friendly bacteria located mostly in […]
Wanting to boost your fertility? Exhausted with all the information out there? Overwhelmed by the long list of supplements and ‘miracle pills’ that are over-marketed and expensive? Me too! Here is a list of the 5 top things that you can do to help you conceive more quickly. This list is a refreshing guide that […]
A Happy and Healthy 2019 to you! We all know that the New Year brings both the aftermath from the holidays as well as the promise of new goals and intentions. Many of us think about our health and recommit to making exercise, lifestyle and diet changes in the coming months. For those of us […]
Supporting Fertility by Honoring Our Bodies Hello! I’m Haley West, LAc. I am so honored to join Portland Acupuncture Studio and the integrative team at Synergy Women’s Health Care. It is with excitement and gratitude that I practice my calling in Chinese medicine and women’s reproductive health. As you might have read in my bio, […]
Not that long ago, many people felt sheepish about telling their doctor they were seeing an acupuncturist. In certain cases, they might have expected to be dismissed or even judged for this out-of-the-box choice. I don’t think most doctors were actually against acupuncture, as much as unfamiliar with it. Over the past 20 years, with […]
When you’ve had a miscarriage, feelings of grief and isolation can be overwhelming. It’s common to feel like you’re carrying around a broken heart that you can’t talk to anyone about. Other losses have their own support groups and recovery programs, but having a miscarriage can feel like you have no one to go to, […]
Ch-, ch-, ch-, changes Exciting changes have come to Portland Acupuncture Studio! As many of you know, we have moved into the new space at Montgomery Park with Synergy Women’s Health Care. The new office is beautiful, and it is a great space to get integrative care. Come by and see us if you haven’t […]
Gratitude in spades Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to do the work I do. I love my job and am honored to have the skills and knowledge to work in my clinic every day. Since it is Thanksgiving, I thought I would write a brief post with some links to help you […]
Portland Magazine Top Doctor 2017 This is a nice start to the new year. I was nominated Top Doctor! In the January issue of Portland Monthly, you will find me amongst a list of wonderful acupuncturists. As a clinician, academic, and researcher, I strive to put my patients first, listen to their needs and concerns, answer […]
Welcome 2017! Happy New Year! And, not a moment too soon. It has been quiet over here on the blog. At the outset of 2017, I thought I would start with a blog on preparing for the new year. I don’t generally write personal blog posts, but it seems fitting as 2016 was fraught with […]
