Wellness Inspiration
The Backbone of Health (Pun Intended)
Written by: Sarah Ermer, MPH, CHES Despite having lived with scoliosis for my entire adolescent and adult life, I only...
Bone Health Across the Lifespan: How Dairy Foods Help at Every Age
Written by: Lewis Martin, MS, RD, LD Our bones do a lot for us—they help us stand, move, and protect important parts...
Wildfire Preparedness
Written by: Amy McVeety Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner, bringing with it fun activities, trips,...
Conquer Your First 5K (or Your Next!): A Beginner’s Guide
Written by: Molly Carlson So, you’ve signed up for a 5k—or you’re thinking about it—and now you’re wondering, “How do...
Mental Health and Wellness Awareness: The Power of Connection
By Cami Aufdermauer May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder to check in not only on the...
What is Anxiety, Really?
Written by: Denise Donohue Ever get that awful pit in your stomach? Or feel your heart start to race, sweat bead up on...
Finding Your Calm: Free Apps for a More Mindful Day (and Why Breathing Matters)
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. The constant influx of information and...
Locally-Sourced Foods to Next Level – On the Wild Side Foraging in Your Own Backyard
By Laura Swanson Spring-time and the wild harvests begin – friends and family are gathering nettles and fiddleheads,...
The gut microbiome: Tiny organisms with a big impact on your health
Written by: Leanna Coy, FNP-BC, Freelance Health Writer Little universes of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites...
The Hidden Addiction: Do You Know Where to Look?
Written by: Sarah Ermer, MPH, CHES; Prevention Specialist at Tillamook Family Counseling Center March is Problem...
Death Doula: A Compassionate Companion Through The End-of-Life Journey
We each deserve to spend the last months, weeks, days, and hours of our lives in an environment that makes us feel...
One Year Later: Progress Over Perfection
Progress over Perfection Update Written by Emery Edwards Almost a year ago, I wrote and published an article about my...