Hawthorn Natural Health

Hawthorn Natural Health updated their address.

Hello everyone! It's been a crazy spring. We're in the process of moving to our new location and are delayed in reopening because of construction and COVID. Things are moving a bit more slowly! We miss you all and hope to see you soon.

Hawthorn Natural Health updated their business hours.

It's amazing how sometimes a little awareness of your body can change chronic pain triggers. Pretty cool!

Alternatives to Drugs for Treating Pain Specialists are exploring nondrug, noninvasive treatments, some of which have proved highly effective.

It's common that people ask about what Acupuncture can treat. I just wrote a post about that very thing!

Hawthorn Natural Health Often we get questions about what conditions Acupuncture can treat. Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine is a system of medicine that has a very different focus than with what we're familiar with in Western medicine. The goal is to rebalance the body and often seemingly unrelated symptoms are...

I'm going to be taking maternity leave this September!

Hawthorn Natural Health Yes, it's true! I'll be taking maternity leave soon. My last day is September 9th. We're expecting twins at the the end of September! I guess twins can be unpredictable with due dates, so it's a little up in the air. We're trying to get as ready as we can for the start of this new adventure!

Exciting news! We have a new practitioner joining Hawthorn. I'm thrilled to have Rebecca join us!

Hawthorn Natural Health Rebecca is wonderful practitioner and a highly respected colleague. She and I completed our Acupuncture and Massage training together at Bastyr and the Bellevue School of Massage. Rebecca has completed additional training in 5-Element Acupuncture which is an excellent complement to the techniques an...

Hawthorn Natural Health updated their info in the about section.

Oooo! Another great cake post! Do you have any favorite foods or traditions for election day? As we approach the winter months it's common that we eat more foods with warming spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, etc). The holidays are fast approaching!

A History Of Election Cake And Why Bakers Want To #MakeAmericaCakeAgain Bakers Susannah Gebhart and Maia Surdam are reviving election cake: a boozy, dense fruitcake that was a way for women to participate in the democratic process before they had the right to vote.

I love this idea! But maybe I just love any excuse to recommend cake :)

Groaning Cake Recipe | Kitchen Vignettes Blog | PBS Food

Ahhh, I can't resist a good hike. Where are some of your favorite places to go?

Health Benefits of Hiking Take a hike! No really, go take a hike. Feel the fresh air in your hair and explore nature all while engaging in a great physical workout!

Beautiful Tuesday hike! I'll be back working in Tacoma tomorrow! If you need an Acupuncture or Cupping treatment you can always book online (even if I'm out on a hike): www.hawthorn-nh.com

Fantastic article from my friend, Dr. Claire Graser at San Francisco Natural Medicine. These are some great tips for weight loss!

Why Am I Exercising & Not Losing Weight? Are you having trouble losing weight even though you’re exercising regularly? It may come as a surprise, but it’s a fairly common issue. People usually fall into two groups: 1. Too much cardio, not enough intensity. 2. Too much intensity, not enough recovery. Need more information about nutrition, e...

Cupping in the news!

What Are the Purple Dots on Michael Phelps? Cupping Has An Olympic Moment An ancient Chinese therapy called “cupping” is leaving its mark — purple, bruise-like dots — on Olympic athletes in Rio.

Ugh. I hate exercising in the heat, but maybe there's an upside?

The Surprising Benefits of Training in the Heat The science seems to say so.

Does your work offer a wellness program? Does it help?

Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress A recent poll shows stress tops the list for people concerned about the impact of their job on their health. Workplace wellness programs often address stress, but many employees don't sign up.

Fascinating!

You Asked: Does Acupuncture Work? For certain conditions—particularly pain—there’s evidence it works. Exactly how it works is an open question.

Super interesting new approach to treating cancer!

A Scientist's Dream Fulfilled: Harnessing The Immune System To Fight Cancer Melanoma can be a deadly skin cancer, but 10 years ago, biologist Jim Allison figured out a way to tweak the body's immune system to go after those malignant cells. Some patients are now cancer-free.

In Chinese Medicine celery can help with blood pressure. It's interesting to read about this perspective!

Celery: Why? Considering humans' millennia-long struggle with famine, it's surprising anyone spent time or resources cultivating low-calorie celery. But the vegetable's original use had nothing to do with food.

Pretty cool! Another reason to breath deep.

Tapping Into The Power of The Vagus Nerve - How Your Breath Can Change Your Relationships: |...

These are some great ideas for beating back fatigue on our rainy days.

6 Ways to Boost Energy and Beat Fatigue | Bastyr University Focusing on some basic lifestyle modifications can greatly improve energy.

Feeling sluggish? Here are some great foods to boost your digestion!

7 Foods That Will Work Wonders On Your Digestion I believe the digestive system is the core of life energy, intuition and longevity. Unfortunately, we're turning into a bloated and constipated nation. We spend millions on laxatives, antacids,

Having Chinese herbs grown in the US is pretty exciting!

Fresh From Appalachia: Chinese Medicinal Herbs As alternative medical treatments gain traction in the U.S. and the demand for Chinese herbs grows, farmers in Appalachia are responding.

Another interesting look at gluten sensitivity. It appears that we are becoming more sensitive to gluten. What do you think more people are avoiding gluten?

What’s So Bad About Gluten? Millions of people have sworn off wheat, but there’s little science to support them. Michael Specter investigates.

Do you avoid gluten?

When Gluten Sensitivity Isn't Celiac Disease A growing body of research indicates that many people who react to gluten may be suffering a condition called non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or NCGS.

Ha! Some habits can be hard to break. What motivates you to exercise?

Stepping Out - The New Yorker I was at an Italian restaurant in Melbourne, listening as a woman named Lesley talked about her housekeeper, an immigrant to Australia who earlier that day had cleaned the bathroom countertops with a bottle of very expensive acne medication: “She’s afraid of the vacuum cleaner and can’t read or writ…

Soon to be neighbors!

OPENING OCT 1: Destiny City Comics Destiny City Comics provides a new, fun place to buy comics in Tacoma’s Stadium District! This October, a new business will appear in the Stadium District: a comic book store is getting ready to open next door to King’s Books on St. Helens Avenue. Destiny City Comics will offer the latest in comics, acclaimed graphic novels, and works by local creators. [ 404 more words. ]

Ashely from Unique Holistic Happiness wrote this article! She's amazing and just down the street from my office. Congratulations Ashley!

5 Telltale Signs You’re Stuck & You Don’t Even Know It I have been stuck many times in my life. I've been stuck in boring jobs, stuck in unhealthy relationships, stuck in my lack of confidence, stuck in worry about my appearance and stuck in how I feel

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101 Best Farmers Markets in America for 2014 (Slideshow) From colorful fresh fruit like blueberries, cherries, and raspberries to made-to-order grilled cheese sandwiches, carved walking sticks, and jewelry made from beach glass and stones, the Saturday Farmers Market is the place you want to be on a Saturday in Newport.