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Please enjoy the hundreds of articles that Dr. Borten has written over the past 20+ years. There’s something for everyone, including explorations of spirituality, learning from the natural world, exercise and stretching, nutrition, psychology, posture, breathing, pain management, Eastern medicine and philosophy, and much more.

Pippali, also known as Indian Long Pepper, is traditionally dried and used as a seasoning, tasting similar to black pepper, but hotter. For thousands of years, Ayurvedic practitioners have championed Pippali as one of the top Rasyana, or life-extending, herbs. Applied topically, long pepper is…

30 April, 2013 /

I have spent much of my life striving for different things: relationships, money, health, and success because I thought they would make me happy.  Can you relate? It wasn’t until I realized that attaining a fantastic love life, wealth, health and more was not going…

30 April, 2013 /

One of our fabulous therapists (Hannah), has been going through training for our Swedana treatment.  After completing her training Hannah expressed how excited she was to learn this treatment because it was so “awesome” and therapeutic and she didn’t know why more people didn’t do…

20 April, 2013 /

The other day I received a “Daydream” facial from one of our lovely estheticians, Jessica. It’s been a while since I’ve received a facial and I was reminded how much I love this facial. The Daydream facial is 30 minutes long and for me, is…

14 April, 2013 /

Admittedly, one of our Ayurvedic treatments that we offer has been a little foreign to me. I’ve understood the concept, but never experienced it fully for myself until recently. After being the ‘model’ for several trainings on Garshana, I feel compelled to share how underrated…

06 April, 2013 /

In this video, Dr. Borten will describe the impact of the ways we use and hold our body.  He will also discuss the influence of diet on chronic pain.

23 March, 2013 /

(This article originally appeared in About Face Magazine) “I never had allergies before I moved to the Pacific Northwest.” Unfortunately, it’s a statement I’ve heard dozens of times. Our perennially lush, green valley is like a grab bag of different kinds of pollen and mold…

21 March, 2013 /

According to legend, this herb was revealed in a dream by an angel to cure the plague, hence the name Angelica, and its nickname, Archangel. All parts of the plant were believed effective against evil spirits and witchcraft, and at one time it was held…

19 March, 2013 /

In this video, Dr. Borten discusses more ways to manage your own pain, including hydration and electrolytes, how to use visualization to dissolve your discomfort, and the benefits of massage and acupuncture.

19 March, 2013 /

I recently went to Hawaii and had a sample of this sunscreen in my bag for quick emergencies and it was totally worth it.  Went to watch my partner paddle board while I laid on the beach reading (love the ocean but don’t like going…

15 March, 2013 /

You don’t have to buy stock in advil to live the life you want in a body that feels good! The Imbue “Live Pain Free” video series will share with you essential strategies you MUST know for eliminating pain without drugs or surgery. Look for…

13 March, 2013 /

When it comes to any type of product, supplement, or food that is supposed to be “AMAZING” and “WORK WONDERS” I am very skeptical.  It is my Mid-west up-bringing and my East coast attitude.  So when we started to carry Epicuren Colostrum Products…needless to say…

07 March, 2013 /

We had a very cold and dry spell in Portland a few weeks ago.  Before that, I spent a VERY cold and dry week in New England.  I love this time regardless of the location, but my skin needs extra care to stay moist and…

07 March, 2013 /

As a massage therapist and the mother of a burgeoning teen aged daughter, it can be all too easy for me to feel as though I need to be in perpetual motion. In order to get that high school application written, get dinner made, take…

05 March, 2013 /

What is Massage Therapy? Massage is the manipulating of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques, to enhance function, aid in the healing process, decrease muscle reflex activity, inhibit motor-neuron excitability, promote relaxation and well-being,and as a recreational activity. Massage…

02 March, 2013 /

Rest Well, Be Beautiful Time flies so fast and we all have so much to pack into our days that we are all guilty of perhaps not taking as much time to rest and relax as we should. Generally, we are much more aware of…

01 March, 2013 /

Have you tried our own Peace Tea? It really is quite delicious. Our tea contains all organic, caffeine free ingredients that combine surprisingly well into a unique taste sensation. Flowers include rose petals, lavender and chamomile. Spearmint and Stevia add a touch of natural sweetness….

20 February, 2013 /

A Star Is Born! On Wednesday, February 6th, our beloved receptionist, Angela Sarac was recognized as a Portland International Airport CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR. She was invited to the annual PDX Make the Connection Banquet and I was so thrilled to have her hard work and…

19 February, 2013 /

Arnica Montana, also known as Leopard’s Bane, has been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 1500s. It is used as a topical analgesic, usually prepared from the petals of the Arnica flower, which is part of the same perennial family as the common…

13 February, 2013 /

Brazilian Propolis Lotion by Epicuren has become my new favorite facial product.  Aside from the fact that it smells amazing, sort of like a sweeter smell, the results are fabulous.  Propolis is a bi-product made by bees when they are collecting pollen and sap and…

07 February, 2013 /