Five Tips for Staying Safe in the Sun
By: Dr. Daniel DeLapp, Health Centers of UWS – East Portland Clinician If you are like me, you look forward to the summer all winter long. Sunshine not only feels good, but it’s good for you. Safe sun exposure is essential for optimal health, but incorrect exposure can increase your risk of skin cancer. Even […]
Gazpacho: A Perfect Summer Recipe for Many Reasons
Lycopene is a reddish carotenoid (plant pigment responsible for bright red, yellow and orange colors in many fruits and vegetables) that acts as a potent antioxidant. It can be found most commonly in tomatoes and tomato products, as well as watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava and apricots. It has been shown to help in prevention and […]
Exercise Tips from Dr. Montgomery
Dr. Aaron Montgomery is a chiropractic physician and assistant clinic director at the Health Centers of UWS – Gresham location. After graduating from University of Western States, Dr. Montgomery began his own practice in Gresham. As a former personal training director and exercise science major from Montana State University, he emphasizes functional rehabilitation in his […]
10 Tips for a Successful Vegetable Garden this Spring
I have been a practicing chiropractic physician for more than 30 years and I have been an organic gardener for more than 50 years. As a hobby, I run a year-round organic farm, complete with sheep, chickens, fish, cows, fruit trees, berries, grapes and vegetables. Springtime is when I start working on my vegetable garden. […]