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Thank you Lithia & Driveway for inviting us to be a part of your Employee Health & Wellness Fair! The dedication Lithia shows to the health and wellbeing of their employees is truly inspiring and we’re so grateful to be apart of it. 🤍

Healthcare providers, particularly those in primary care, regularly discuss cancer diagnoses and treatment with their patients, aiming to offer support and guidance essential for patient survival. However, when Vanessa Darnell, MSN, FNP-C, a healthcare provider at OnePeak Medical Roseburg, was diagnosed with breast cancer herself, her perspective on the topic changed significantly. In our latest blog post, we interviewed Vanessa about her personal experience with breast cancer and share steps individuals can take to lower their risk of being among the millions diagnosed with cancer each year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gg-brm5V #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSurvivor

Join us in congratulating Whitney Coultas, MSN, FNP-C on recently completing the Applied Functional Medicine Certification from the School of Applied Functional Medicine! This certification reflects Whitney's dedication, completing 400+ hours of rigorous training in advanced functional medicine and hands-on clinical practice. She is uniquely qualified to provide root-cause solutions, addressing the complexities of modern health challenges with individually tailored, evidence-based strategies. We are so proud of Whitney and excited for the profound impact she will continue to have on our Southern Oregon community. Interested in speaking with Whitney? She is currently accepting new patients at our Medford-Hillcrest clinic. Covered by most insurance. https://lnkd.in/gkz4BWJQ #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #SAFM #SchoolofAppliedFunctionalMedicine

Most of us are searching for a way to live longer, feel better, and age with cognitive function intact. What if we told you there is something you can do TONIGHT to help make this possible? Sleep is the answer, yet many put it off for work or other activities like exercise and our never-ending to-do list. Yes, exercise is essential, too, but you should never sacrifice sleep for exercise, and we promise the laundry will be waiting for you to fold it tomorrow. Deep sleep, the third non-REM phase, is critical for health. Find out how not getting enough of it could be impacting how you're feeling and how you're aging in this blog: https://lnkd.in/gwqqVpwx

Can’t sleep and feel like you’re losing your mind? Stress can wreak havoc on your sleep patterns, making it nearly impossible to get the rest you need. When your body is constantly in 'fight or flight' mode, it floods your system with stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, keeping you wired and tired. Understanding how stress affects your sleep is the first step to breaking the cycle. By addressing the root causes of your stress, we can help your body reset its natural sleep rhythms. Imagine waking up feeling refreshed and energized, ready to take on the day with a clear mind and a calm heart. Let’s work together to find solutions that support your overall well-being, from mindfulness practices and nutritional support to personalized stress management strategies. You deserve a good night’s sleep and the peace that comes with it. #SleepHealth #StressManagement #FunctionalMedicine #Burnout

Life is busy, and finding time to exercise during the workweek can be challenging. Weekend warriors are people who predominately exercise over the weekend. Whether from work or family responsibilities, is exercising only on the weekends enough to stave off health issues like Parkinson's, stroke, and dementia, as well as improve mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression? Experts say yes. While we wholeheartedly recommend exercising regularly, even for short periods, for those who can't, knowing that significant benefits come from being a weekend warrior is encouraging. Just be careful not to injure yourself when cramming your exercise into two days. To read the full article on this topic, click here: https://lnkd.in/gcFuJDCK

Fall allergies? 🍂 Mold might be the cause! Humidity and damp conditions help mold thrive, leading to symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or congestion. Mold can grow anywhere there's moisture—indoors and outdoors—so it’s important to keep your spaces dry and well-ventilated. For symptom relief, antihistamines and air purifiers can help, but check with your provider first. Have you or someone you know struggled with mold allergies? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below! 👇

True change doesn’t come from fighting the old—it comes from building something better. Let’s focus on creating a healthier future, one step at a time. #EmbraceChange #OutWithTheOld #HealthyHappyLife

According to the American Institute of Stress, 33% of people report feeling extreme stress, and 77% experience physical symptoms caused by stress. It is critical that each of us incorporates techniques that help regulate our nervous system. Here are 14 favorites from OnePeak Medical founder Nisha Jackson, PhD. https://lnkd.in/gEu6WYcn

In recent years, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has gained recognition for its numerous benefits. Bioidentical hormone pellets are a form of hormone replacement that closely mimics the hormones naturally produced by our bodies when we were younger. To shed more light on this topic, OnePeak Medical hormone expert Shannon Galpin, MSN, FNP-BC, shared valuable insights that make a compelling case for considering pellets as a viable option for any man or woman considering hormone replacement therapy. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gBrGMEFx