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Dear NFH Community,
Over the past month, we have all learned even more about resiliency. The recent fires have brought a new stress as we think about both the forests and our friends who have been most affected. We are all in mourning for the places that brought us a little more solace amidst the current chaos.
Many of us are focusing ourselves inward to ask what really matters and finding comfort in the little moments that bring joy. While we all know that bigger changes are past due for society and our planet, there are little ways we can contribute and make a difference. We encourage to you use current events as an invitation to dig in to understand our deepest selves, knowing that, just like the forest, we have an opportunity grow again.
While we can't predict exactly how the next few months will unfold, we know that being a strong community and finding those little joy-filled moments will get us through.
Read on for an article on happiness, some helpful tips on improving indoor air, and a delicious simple, healthy recipe.
We hope you are all staying safe and healthy!
-- The Naturopathic Family Health Team
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Finding joy does not have to look like a formal meditation practice, nor does it require anything you don't already have. ‘Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.’ ~Lao Tzu
Read on for helpful, science-based strategies to invite more happiness into your life!
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While wildfire smoke is still in the air, Dr. Soni writes specifically about ways we can support our bodies to stay healthy. Read more...
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No bake cookies are a simple treat that we often recommend trying out. Use a combination of nut butter, coconut, honey and a dry whole grain like rolled oats, quinoa flakes or rice puffs to help them keep their shape. Here is a link to a similar recipe. Give it a try and be brave about making substitutions with your favorite ingredients! You can even hide some spirulina or greens powder in there for extra nutrition...but you don't have to. :)
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And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
- John Muir
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Jennifer Jewell-Larsen, ND
Medical Director and Naturopathic Family Doctor
Dr. Jennifer Jewell-Larsen is a Naturopathic doctor whose clinical experience includes caring for the whole family – from infants to the elderly. Her medical expertise includes women's and pediatric health, endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders.
In her spare time, Dr. Jewell-Larsen enjoys gardening, reading and crafting with her children. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her family and works with patients primarily through telemedicine.
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Casey Berkebile, ND, LAc
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Casey Berkebile approaches patient care holistically, addressing her patients’ concerns using traditional healing modalities such as acupuncture and Chinese herbs coupled with naturopathic medical care. Her medical expertise includes women's health, pediatrics, functional endocrinology, digestive complaints, cardiovascular and autoimmune conditions. When not working, Dr. Berkebile can be found in the garden or enjoying the ourdoors. She lives in Washington state with her family and works with her patients mainly through telemedicine.
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Sherry Su, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Sherry Su is a licensed naturopathic doctor devoted to re-establishing the foundation of health for patients. Her philosophy of healing is to treat the whole person and treat the cause by using appropriate and individualized treatment plans. Through an integrative approach, she uses the least intrusive and most nurturing therapies to restore her patients’ health. Dr. Su's specialties include gastrointestinal disorders, oncology support, women's health, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders.
Dr. Su is an avid climber, nature explorer and traveller.
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Caitlan Gignac, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Caitlan Gignac is a naturopathic doctor who is dedicated to supporting people in becoming their healthiest selves and feeling their absolute best, both physically and mentally. She provides a natural approach to healthcare that combines traditional healing wisdom with advanced modern medical techniques. Dr. Gignac's clinic focus includes anxiety and depression, endocrinology, women's health and fertility.
Dr. Gignac loves spending time in nature, and can often be found exploring redwood forests, ocean beaches, and mountains in the Sierra Nevada.
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Shreya Soni, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Shreya Soni knows how to investigate complex health issues with a major emphasis on women’s health and endometriosis. She utilizes tools including advanced testing, nutrient and vitamin supplementation, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, and bioidentical hormones. With these tools, she can optimize your hormones, immune function, metabolism, and mood so you can live a healthier, more energetic, pain-free life!
Dr. Soni’s background in engineering and naturopathic medicine are a perfect blend that allow her to find and treat all treat conditions from their root.
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Jill Borba, MS
Nutritionist
Jill uses nutrition counseling to address health issues holistically and compliment naturopathic care. With a dedication to helping people improve their health, Jill uses in-depth support and education to help people understand and implement the nutritional recommendations made by their naturopathic doctors. She practices an inspiring and comprehensive nutritional approach that celebrates food and teaches an attitude of healthy abundance. Her expertise in nutrition includes digestive disorders, hormone imbalance, cardiovascular disease, detoxification, pregnancy and diabetes.
When not working, Jill enjoys practicing yoga and walking by the ocean.
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