Intermittent Fasting for Cholesterol, Weight, Tummy Trouble & Pain
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a more than just a buzz word--it works! There is great scientific data to back it up, and the physiology of...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Feb 21, 202111 min read
Underlying cause of weight gain & what to do about it
Weight loss is at the top of the list of why people come to our practice these days—also high on that list of primary care visits is...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Covid Vaccine Safety Info Resources
Vaccine Resources: https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/23/covid-19-vaccines-safe-that-doesnt-mean-no-side-effect/ ( I love this one because...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Jan 14, 20216 min read
Rapid COVID tests! What you should know about accuracy
The skinny: There are essentially two broad categories of testing: 1. Antigen test (frequently referred to as a rapid test). This test...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Jan 4, 20217 min read
Child/Teen Health Rights in Oregon: What You Should Know
In family practice, we are frequently placed in delicate situations caring for minors, with regards to parent involvement and patient...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Sep 15, 20207 min read
Healing Your Lungs Naturally: 14 Tips for Asthma and Respiratory Irritation Due to Smoke Exposure
As the world warms and wildfires surge, many of us are exposed to smoke particles that can cause lung damage. Those with respiratory...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Sep 2, 202011 min read
My Big Squish: Cancer, Chemicals, Mammos, Oh My!
In my bed, I do what I instruct my patients to do--lay down, one arm over head, walking fingers in circles around the breast, into the...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Aug 1, 202017 min read
High Altitude Homeschooling: My unique path into medicine
There's been a lot of recent talk about "learning pods" as a new concept of small-group education as an alternative to traditional large...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Jun 13, 20207 min read
Serotonin: How low levels can wreck you & how to increase it
In family medicine, some of the most common complaints patients come in with include anxiety, sleep issues, chronic pain, poor digestion,...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Jun 8, 20202 min read
Is Your Supplement Quality & Safety-Tested?
Unfortunately, since quality testing is not required, many supplement manufacturers simply don't do it! You need to look for something...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Jun 7, 20204 min read
Underlying Causes of Anxiety, Depression or Insomnia
A couple years ago, I was picking up some extra shifts at a residential school while also working full-time for my family care job. I...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
May 27, 202024 min read
20 Top Supplements to Calm Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia
On a daily basis in my medical practice I have patients approach me with terrible stomach issues, sleeping problems, heart palpitations,...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Mar 23, 202011 min read
Pearls of Integrative Medicine and COVID-19
Dear Patients, I know this is a scary for time for all of us. Like you, I'm awake at night wondering what the future holds for myself and...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Nov 14, 20191 min read
The Secret to reliable exercise and increased health
Health should be fun! Why slog it out doing something you don't really enjoy when you could be doing something you love? Here is a...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Nov 12, 20191 min read
Nurse Practitioner's Week!
Hello all! For those of you who don't know me, I wanted to share a bit about myself and the role of the NP for National Nurse...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Nov 10, 20191 min read
Welcome to our VLOG
Welcome to our Video Blog! We will be providing great medical tips and ideas so subscribe to our youtube channel to stay up to date!
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Nov 9, 20190 min read
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Oct 9, 20193 min read
Integrative Medicine--What Is It?
Integrative Medicine (IM) is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. It...
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Havilah Brodhead, RN, MSN, FNP
Oct 9, 201913 min read
Winter Icks and Tricks: An Integrative Approach
Influenza, strep, coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, parainfluenza, norovirus, pertussis, pneumonia, rhinovirus,...
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