Articles & Inspiration to Support Your Mind, Body, And Spirit
The Difference Between a NP and a MD Explained
One of the biggest challenges I’ve encountered since moving to Portland and starting a practice here has been one that I never would have expected. I’ve been shocked at how many people here don’t know what a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is.In Indiana, this never came up,...
How To Get Grounded
My Dad is literally a jack of all trades. In fact, we tease that DAD stands for "Do-it-All-David". One of his skills is electricity. When I was a little girl, I was on the other end of wiring more times than I want to remember. For those of you who don't know, all...
How to Handle All the Strain and Drain
Are you feeling strained and drained? Those are the best words I can find to describe what I sometimes feel myself, and also see in my patients. We’ve had so much to deal with these past few years. How are you coping? How are you keeping away the strain and drain?...
Fall Reflections-What Do You Really Want?
I love fall. It’s the time when we get to start turning inward. I always find it interesting how that seems to just naturally happen. It’s a great time for reflecting on the life you’re living and for asking if it’s feeling right to you. Sometimes we...
Tips for a Fabulous Fall
Written by Flourish founder and clinic Nurse Practitioner, Jen Owen, N.P. Fall is here! The leaves are starting to fall, the rain will soon be upon us, and all things pumpkin will be showing up everywhere. The changing of the season brings new cycles in weather and...
Herbs for Lung Health After Smog
It looks like we’re finally starting to feel some relief from the oppressive smog that’s been hovering over Portland the past 9 days. We’ve almost made it through and now it’s time to take care of our lungs. Today I’m going to discuss my favorite lung herbs...
I Lost 10 pounds and Here’s How
I don't know about you, but the "COVID 15" was really real. If you don't know what I'm referring to, there's a saying that kids go away to college and gain the "Freshman 15" since they're away from home, eating more junk food, and no longer on a regular schedule. A...
The “M” Word
Whenever I mention the “M” word to my clients, I often get the same blank stare. Then almost immediately I hear the usual excuses, “I don’t have time” “I can’t do it” “It never works for me”….and on. That “M” word is Meditation. Of all the health and wellness...
Stop and Breathe…
One of the most common things I'm seeing in almost every patient right now is shallow breathing. And, wearing a mask everywhere isn't helping. Take a moment right now and notice your own breathing. Are you breathing deep down into the bottom of your lungs? Before...
Morning Madness or Bliss?
How does your day begin? Do you grab your phone first thing or do you take a little time for yourself first? If you're like most people, your phone is next to your bed and it's the first thing you tap into even before your feet hit the floor. Here's some tough love...