Resources
REFERRALS
Dr. Rex Crites (chiro/applied kinesiologist in Sellwood)
Dara Cantor, L.Ac (acupuncture/Chinese Medicine in NE Portland)
Dr. Jesse Butler (naturopath in Milwaukie)
Mitchell Physical Therapy (in Milwaukie & SE Portland)
STRESS
Primal Qigong for Clearing Emotional Stagnation: with David Boudry
Donna Eden’s 5 Minute Daily Energy Routine (YouTube video) and the PDF instructions
TENSION & PAIN
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
On Magnesium: Article #1 (the “why”) and Article #2 (as it relates to hormones)
Using Castor Oil Topically: Article #1 and Article#2
Dr. James Mally’s Pelvic Balancing Self Care Technique
Nancy Hausauer’s Self Care for Chronic Pain
Egoscue Lower Back Routine, Egoscue Upper & Mid Back Routine, The Egoscue DVD (full body routine)
FAVORITE TOOLS & PRODUCTS
Omni Neck Pillow (gentle neck support/traction)
The Still Point Inducer (firm pressure for suboccipitals)
Buckwheat Hull Pillow: Small 9 x 14
Buckwheat Hull Pillow: Large 14 x 20
Zafu Meditation Cushion (great for spine support/posture)
OTHER WELLNESS RESOURCES
10 Ways to Support the Lymphatic System
Lymphatic Self-Care for Breast Health
Facial GuaSha for Lymphatic Drainage & Anti-Aging
Self Care for Strengthening the Pelvic Floor Using Chapman’s Reflexes
Book on Mind/Body Connection: Your Body Speaks Your Mind, by Deb Shapiro
How Emotional/Mental Stress Can Be a Piece of the Puzzle: List of Conditions/Causes by Louise Hay
NUTRITION INFO HELPFUL FOR CHRONIC PAIN/INFLAMMATION
Nightshade Elimination Diet (for arthritis, chronic pain, etc.)
Autoimmune Paleo Protocol: Article #1 (in depth) , Article #2 (good intro) and Article #3 (an excellent summary).
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and an interview on what it’s all about
The Whole 30 (Elimination Diet/Reset)
What’s Wrong With Grains? 10 Reasons to Avoid Them