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Trigger Point Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on specific areas of the body experiencing pain or discomfort. It involves finding and relieving trigger points, which are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. Trigger Point Therapy is effective in relieving a variety of conditions such as neck…

Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults. The prevalence of knee pain has increased by almost 65% over the past 20 years, accounting for nearly 4 million primary care visits annually. The knee is typically symptomatic with arthritis, resulting in pain and functional impairment. Other common injuries of the knee include meniscal tears, tendon tears…

What is autoimmunity (autoimmune disease)? In response to an unknown trigger, the immune system may begin producing antibodies that instead of fighting infections, attack the body’s own tissues. Examples of autoimmune diseases include: Hashimotos thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, among others. Standard treatment of autoimmunity is to shut down the immune system, which comes…

How to Boost Metabolism for Fat Loss A lot of people think that the only way to lose weight is by going on a crash diet and exercising like crazy. However, what they don’t realize is that there are other ways to boost metabolism and achieve fat loss. In this blog post, we will be…

At any stage of life, maintaining healthy hormone levels is important for optimal health and well-being. But this becomes especially important during menopause when ovaries start producing lower levels of estrogen and progesterone. There are a number of different treatment options for managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms, including herbal remedies, dietary changes, exercise, acupuncture, and…

Food allergies can be difficult to deal with and navigate. At Sage Integrative Medicine Clinic, our naturopathic doctors in Edmonds, WA, can help you identify your specific food triggers and create a personalized elimination diet that can help you heal and reduce inflammation. Food allergies are characterized by a negative immune response to certain types…

At Sage Integrative Medicine Clinic, we are passionate about the powerful effects of glutathione – also known as the “super antioxidant”. This powerful anti-aging compound is critical for the health of our cells and plays a key role in supporting a wide range of conditions, from chronic fatigue and immune disorders to neurological conditions. As…