Exploring Hashimoto’s Disease
Hashimoto’s Disease, also referred to as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, inhibiting proper thyroid functioning. It’s important to recognize the common symptoms of Hashimoto’s Disease, as well as the risk factors that can increase your chance of developing Hashimoto’s.
Tracking Symptoms
Tracking symptoms through a symptom journal can be incredibly helpful, for both you and your doctor. Detailed symptom tracking provides a wealth of information, and can help identify potential triggers that aggravate your symptoms.
Exploring High-Functioning Anxiety
Anxiety looks different on everyone. For some, anxiety shows up as social withdrawal , and causes people to “flood” with emotions, essentially shutting down until the anxiety is worked through. In others, anxiety manifests as over-functioning, in what’s called high-functioning anxiety.
Allergies & Air Purifiers
Spring is in full swing, and the air is thick with pollen. For those with environmental allergies, this can exacerbate existing respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions. Can air purifiers help? How do you know what kind is best? Read more to learn the answers.
Dimensions of Wellness
Health & wellness is composed of more than just physical health and functioning. We're focusing on 5 core dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and vocational.
Sunlight & Vitamin D: Maximizing Absorption
Vitamin D is produced in the body from contact between your skin and sunlight- so the more time you spend in the sun (and the more skin that can absorb sunlight), the better your Vitamin D production will be. In this blog, we explore when to soak up the sun and the many benefits of Vitamin D3.
Behind Omega 3’s: Sources, Supplements, & Benefits
Omega 3 Fatty Acids are an essential part of good nutrition, but it can be challenging to consume adequate amounts. Here we explore the benefits, sources, and best supplements to ensure you optimize your Omega 3 levels for your long-term health.
Preparing for Allergy Season: The Early Bird Gets the Worm
Springtime in Washington is stunningly beautiful, but for many it brings an onslaught of seasonal allergies that make going outside nearly impossible. While spring may feel a little out of reach this early in the year, it’s the perfect time to get a jump-start on saying goodbye to seasonal allergies with AllergyEasy drops.
4 Steps to Better Sleep in 2021
For many, the new year represents a time to set goals and establish healthy habits. To welcome 2021, we’re diving in to how you can get better sleep, leaving you energized and ready to tackle whatever this year may bring.
5 Journal Prompts for Isolation
Journaling can be a powerful tool in helping us to identify and make space for our emotions.
Vitamin D & COVID-19: Reducing Your Risk
The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the importance of adequate Vitamin D levels, and a new study suggests a link between Vitamin D levels and the severity of COVID-19 symptoms in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Skin and Skincare: What You Need to Know
From proper skincare routine to how to help repair & rejuvenate damaged Skin with microneedling, we've got you covered.
What is Inflammation Telling You?
Inflammation is a naturally occurring process in our body. It is one of our body’s first lines of defense against infections, toxins, allergies, and injuries. It can often be seen physically as bruising or swelling, which is typically referred to as acute inflammation, and is an important part of the healing process. But what about inflammation we cannot see, inside our blood vessels, fat cells, or brain?
Looking to Have Healthy, Radiant Skin? Look No Further than the SkinPen
Aging is a natural process, but so much of how our skin ages is dependent on how we care for it. The SkinPen® is the first FDA approved microneedling device. This microneedling treatment is effective for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing pore size, and treating pock-marked acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. Treatments help patients have a smooth and even-toned complexion and restore skin vitality.
Finding Movement During Isolation
Exercise and movement can provide powerful stress relief - something that many of us are in need of as we navigate the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. In these times, the most important thing we can do is take of our mental and physical wellbeing. For those of us who find relief and joy in movement, the providers and staff at SageMED rounded up some of our favorite ways to stay active during social isolation, from exercise videos on Youtube to customizable home workout apps.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and it may be the most perfectly timed awareness month yet. The collective experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of mental health, and the toll that putting our mental wellbeing on the back-burner can have.
Pre-Diabetes: What It Is & How to Control It
In pre-diabetes the body’s cells do not respond to insulin properly. As the body’s response decreases, beta cells in the pancreas try to produce more insulin until they burn out and can no longer produce any insulin at all. This is how one might develop irreversible diabetes.
You may have pre-diabetes and not know it since there are no clear signs or symptoms of pre-diabetes.
7 Ways to Regulate Your Metabolism
Metabolism is a combination of chemical reactions that take place in one’s body to convert food into energy that can be used by body organs. Any activity we do during the day – from thinking to running – is fueled by the energy produced through metabolism. Here are 7 tips to regulate your metabolism.
The Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate benefits come from its flavonoid contents. Flavonoids are antioxidants that prevent oxidation of molecules by removing free radical intermediates.
How to Beat the Heat this Hiking Season
Throughout the beautiful Seattle summer, hiking is a very common activity. Thousands of people are grabbing a backpack and hitting the trails to enjoy the natural beauty of the Cascades, but not all hikers are prepared. The most important thing while hiking is to remember to stay hydrated!