Touching grass is harder than it sounds for some of us. Here’s what has motivated me to get my daily dose of nature. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed Thanks to my quirky…
Category: In Good Health
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: The Powerful Link Between Sleep and Your Mental Health
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sleep and mood are closely connected The risk of developing anxiety and depression is higher for someone with chronic insomnia Treatment options are available that improve…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Improved Weight Loss During Menopause Found with Combining Medications
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Menopause often leads to significant weight changes for women and individuals assigned female at birth. This is primarily due to the hormonal fluctuations that are triggered by the…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Eat protein like your life depends on it…because in menopause, it does
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC The menopausal transition is a crucial time to take steps to prevent muscle loss and improve bone strength. Learn the role protein plays in keeping you strong. Protein-packed…
Why Policy Matters: Step In, Don’t Step Back
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve been working with Michelle Jenck for over a decade with Tillamook County Wellness – that started out as the “Year of Wellness” – but that’s another story. Michelle and…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: The Crossroads Between Domestic Abuse and Perimenopause
EDITOR’S NOTE: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so Leanna Coy’s article about the connections between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV – IPV or Domestic Violence Awareness month is October) is timely. These…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Heavier periods — Another perimenopause problem
By Leanna Coy, FNP Many women begin to have menstrual changes in their 30s and 40s that don’t relate to childbirth. Often these menstrual changes get pushed aside as related to work…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: FDA updates warning labels on menopause hormones
“For too long, issues of women’s health have been underrecognized. Women and their physicians should make decisions based on data, not fear.” -FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH By Leanna Coy, FNP…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: Dealing with Depression and the Menopause Transition
By Leanna Coy, FNP During menopause, mental and emotional well-being can shift. Some women notice depressive symptoms. Certain women are more vulnerable to experiencing depression during these changes. For some, the symptoms…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: Autism – A Mother’s Perspective (Series – Part 2 of 2)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s part two of Michelle Jenck’s “Autism – a Mother’s Perspective” – see below for a link to part one. With all the mis-information about autism and what causes it,…