The Heart in Chinese Medicine
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A Visit to Fleet Feet in Ballard – Running series with Dr. Andrew Simon
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Regence Naturopath
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Roasted Pear and Honey Recipe
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Manage Blood Sugar Naturally
Manage Blood Sugar Naturally
The easiest way to manage blood sugar naturally is to decrease your sugar intake. Look at the ingredients and find foods that are low in sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and modified corn starch. Even “natural” forms of sugar are still sugar and will affect your blood levels. Check out the Fooducate app to scan foods at the grocery store to learn about their quality and how much sugar they contain.
Here are more simple ways to manage blood sugar naturally:
Eat breakfast every day with protein
By eating breakfast every day with a source of protein, you can balance your glucose and have the energy to do the things you love. You’re less likely to be hungry or reach for sugary snack slater in the day. Getting at least 15 grams of protein a couple of times a day can stabilize your blood sugar and even help improve your sleep. Four ounces of cottage cheese or a half-cup of almonds are examples of how you can get to 15 grams of protein pretty quickly. Other great protein sources include quinoa, beans, lean meats, nuts, seeds, yogurt and eggs.
How to Optimize Sports Performance in Seattle
Optimize Sports Performance in Seattle at any age!

5 ways to Improve Sleep Naturally
5 ways to Improve Sleep Naturally
Here are 5 ways to improve sleep naturally. Learn to decrease insomnia, improve energy, and feel better every day. Remember it is important to identify the cause of why you may be having interrupted or poor sleep by speaking with a physician.
Stress Management
Recognizing stress and your response to stress is an important step to improve sleep naturally. Excess stress due to work, school, financial, or even health-related stress can increase your cortisol levels. Increased cortisol levels can negatively affect the quality and consistency of sleep. Over time this can affect blood sugar elevation and weight gain. Mind body medicine techniques, acupuncture, and massage are great ways to help deal with stress.
Natural Energy Sources Interview
Here is Dr. Andrew Simon's Interview with Q13 Fox News discussing Natural Energy Sources including Vitamin B12 Injections, Nuun Tablets, Avocado,…
Seattle Seasonal Allergies
Seattle Seasonal Allergies Want help managing your Seattle seasonal allergies? Check out Dr. Andrew Simon's recent interview with Seattle Magazine titled, "Sneezin'…