Blogs
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that typically occurs around the age of 50, although the timing can vary widely. This transitional period is due to hormonal fluctuations, often leading to symptomatic challenges that significantly affect the quality of...
Lichen Sclerosus
We are excited to start a monthly series where we dive into a different topic in women's health each month. The overall goal is to increase awareness around various conditions, to normalize experiences that so many of us encounter, and to offer accessible solutions....
Unveiling Iron Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Iron, a vital mineral, plays a pivotal role in maintaining our overall health and vitality. It's an essential component of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body including the brain and muscles. Iron also plays...
IV Nutrient Therapy
At Amber Wellness Group we believe in the incredible healing properties of the human body and make it our goal to offer effective treatments that support this dynamic. IV therapy is a powerful tool that can support a wide variety of symptoms and conditions. IV...
Exploring Myofascial Release and the Power of Mind-Body Medicine
In a fast-paced modern world we often struggle to find slowness. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted by everything and yet somehow still feel like we are never doing enough. Stress is a significant part of life in this modern world and unfortunately, we...
Nettles: How To Enjoy, Worry Free
Stinging Nettles grow 2 to 5 feet tall and the leaves are coarsely toothed, pointed on the ends, and can be several inches long. Smaller, younger leaves are more heart-shaped. Their stalks are square shaped. If you forage them, make sure to use gloves; these plants...
Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health
Spring time can also inspire more energy and playfulness into our relationships. With the increase in sunshine, the days slowly lengthening, the flowers blooming, we often feel more awakening within us as well. At Amber Wellness Group, we take a holistic approach to...
Support Blood Sugar with Prolon 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet
One great benefit from the Prolon 5 day cleanse, is its effects on insulin and blood sugar. If you are struggling with diabetes, pre-diabetic, or a known condition that impacts glucose handling (like PCOS); then completing the 5 day Prolon FMD may be a helpful reset....
Mycotoxin Testing
Mycotoxins (aka mold) is a particularly poignant topic for all of us who live in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Mold is of particular concern in regards to health because it is often an underlying piece of the puzzle, one that we can’t quite put our finger on until we...
Reset with Prolon 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet
Are you ready for your January Reset? If you have been contemplating a new year cleanse and /or reset, you still have time before the end of January! Actually, you can do so anytime of the year! We want you to know that by joining Amber Wellness Group, you are...
Clues To Your Overall Health May Be in your Microbiome
Research has recently clued us in to the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, the complex system of microbes found in your intestines. Studies show that gut diversity lowers with age and that those who are relatively lean and healthy over 65 tend to...
Digestive Support for the Post-Holiday Bloat
After the busyness and indulgences many of us undertake during the holiday season, it is no wonder that digestion can go awry and become a big health focus for our patients to get back on track in the new year. Here are 3 simple techniques you can incorporate into...
Gluten Free, Dairy Free Thanksgiving Meal
Delicious holiday meals are often full of all the foods we try to avoid during the year because even though they may taste good, we know they don't make us feel good. What if this year, you could make a holiday meal delicious as well as anti-inflammatory, using...
Gratitude Food: Healthy and Delicious Holiday Feast
Are you starting to plan your holiday feasts? All of our team has contributed to sharing our favorite holiday recipes with you. We have also highlighted some upcoming specials and promotions. So, kick back with a cup of apple cider and enjoy! 🙂 We are still hosting...
Back to School Lunches: Set Your Kids up for Success
One life hack from Dr. Lisa is setting your kids up to pack their own lunches. Depending on their age, you can do weekly prep for some items or they can start to do it themselves. Teach them to grab one item from each category below. To make it fun, have a treat...
Healthy Dairy Alternatives
The week of August 1st, is World Breastfeeding Week. The goal is to create awareness, support, and engage action on breastfeeding and related issues. While this can be a bigger topic, we wanted to use this as an opportunity to highlight milk in general. The concept of...
Medicine Making Series: #2 St. John’s Wort Tincture
This is the perfect time of year to harvest St. John's wort as it typically blooms right after the summer solstice. These are the beautiful yellow flowers you can spot all over Portland, usually along the sidewalks and edges of yards. The best way to harvest them is...
UV Safety Month
July is UV Safety Month, which seems quite appropriate. We wanted to share some of our favorite resources with you on how we keep protected from burns without coating ourselves in toxins. One great resource is put out by the environmental working group (EWG). They...