Blossom Welcomes Paula Jahn & Nourish Northwest
Blossom Natural Health and Wellness is thrilled to welcome dietitian, Paula Jahn! Paula will be at Blossom on Tuesdays. Please contact her to schedule an appointment. Paula Jahn, MS, RD, LD is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Nourish Northwest. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and health from Point Loma Nazarene University as […]
Planet Boxes Have Landed At Blossom!
We are huge fans of reusable containers and love to support a company who is dedicated to making zero-waste lunches through their various stainless-steel bento boxes. So, carrying these lunch boxes was a no-brainer for us. PlanetBox is the eco and easy way to pack healthy lunches for kids. These things are durable! We have been using […]
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather
It is going to go from 84 to 97 over the next few days. Remember to stay hydrated and take care of yourself, kids, pets, friends and neighbors. Stay cool and safe! http://www.cdc.gov/features/extremeheat/
The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen is a list compiled from the U.S. Department of Agriculture data on 48 fruits and veggies with pesticide residue. Close to 65 percent of the produce samples test positive http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/01/dirty-dozen-2014-ewg-pesticides_n_5246989.html. EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce can be found here…http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/index.php. You can also download the Dirty Dozen app for easy reference while out […]
Senate Passes Naturopathic Medicine Week Resolution
Some Great News Just Released! The U.S. Senate last night unanimously passed a resolution designating October 7 – October 13 as Naturopathic Medicine Week. The resolution recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing “safe, effective, and affordable health care…” and encourages Americans to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing chronic and […]
Plants That Promote Clean Air
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has done studies indicating that indoor air pollution is a more consistent threat to your health than outdoor pollution. This pollution comes primarily from the volatile organic chemicals (VOC), like formaldehyde, that are present in new building materials such as carpeting, paneling, cabinets, fabrics, etc. This pollution can be reduced […]
Neural Prolotherapy
Neural Prolotherapy is a newer treatment option for pain and musculoskeletal injuries including tendonitis, osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, chronic regional pain sydrome, migraine, frozen shoulder and other pain conditions. Neural Prolotherapy involves subcutaneous injections of dextrose (sugar) or mannitol in sterile water along the nerve associated with pain. Prolotherapy injections are given in order to stimulate the body […]
Spring Break Abbreviated Hours
It is that time of year again – time to recharge the batteries, spend some time with the kiddos and family. Well, that’s what we are doing – and hope you will as well! Dr. Distante will not be seeing any patients over the spring break holiday – but we will have some abbreviated hours […]
Staying Healthy During Flu Season
It is that time of year again and many are contacting the clinic with questions about the prevention and treatment of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, runny nose, cough and stomach symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Sometimes a flu virus can come on slowly or it can […]
Holiday Hours
We just want to keep everyone informed of our hours for the remainder of the year. We will have limited hours Friday, December 27 from 9AM-12PM for any medicinary pick-up or refill requests. The office will be closed on Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st. We will re-open on Wednesday, January 2nd with normal […]