Dr Melinda Bower

04/19/2024

Just a few thoughts I have about the healing process. Let me know yours in the comments 👇

10/26/2022

Meet Dr. Melinda Bower, a naturopathic doctor working at Jefferson County Public Health clinics located in Port Townsend, Quilcene, and within our public schools.

Dr. Bower practices with a focus on family medicine and women’s health. She uses her expertise in herbal medicine, nutrition, natural healing remedies, and traditional medical and pharmaceutical treatments to support the health of each individual patient.

Dr. Bower received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle. She completed a residency at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, rotating through community health centers and major hospitals. Prior to medical school, she received her bachelor of science degree in environmental science from Antioch College. Dr. Bower also teaches herbal medicine and gynecology at Bastyr University. In 2015, her peers named her one of Seattle’s “Top Doctors.”

Jefferson Public Health clinics offer reproductive care for the whole person including sexual health, preventative health, contraceptive management and emergency contraception, pregnancy option counseling and STD screening and treatment. Immunizations and school sports physicals are also available.

Jefferson County Public Health’s clinical staff provide inclusive, judgement-free care to the entire community.

Learn more by visiting https://www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/404/Clinic-Services or by calling 360-385-9400.

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02/06/2022

08/17/2021

This might turn out to be a crucial window to try to prevent Alzheimer’s and other chronic diseases that often accompany older age.

04/06/2021

Join us in 2 weeks for our spring virtual cooking class!

This month's theme is Asian Fusion! Learn about how you can turn healthy foods into a delicious meal!

To register, visit us at: https://www.ariaintegrative.com/cooking-classes/

03/19/2021

Happy World Sleep Day! 😴

WSD is a great reminder to prioritize sleep if you aren't already -- and a global call to action about the importance of healthy sleep.

And guess what: women have a harder time sleeping than men. According to the National Sleep Foundation, women not only have more difficulty falling asleep but staying asleep as well. This seems to be especially the case in the years to either side of menopause, as estrogen declines and night sweats tend to wake women up in the middle of the night, making for poor sleep if you’re lucky, and insomnia if you’re not. Chronic sleep disturbance not only triggers low mood and anxiety, but cognitive stress as well. The tired brain remembers negative experiences and negative facts, whereas it forgets the positive experiences, which in and of itself can trigger depressive feelings. Also, while a good night’s rest is a non-negotiable ingredient for the brain’s memory consolidation and learning, poor sleep makes quick work of degrading these essential abilities. In other words, lack of sleep is a more serious problem than one might think.

Amidst so many people typically suffering from it, we begin to rationalize it’s ‘doable’—since, for many of us, it has become the norm. But thinking clearly means *prioritizing sleep*!

Fortunately, we’ve got some solutions to support our sleep - I discuss many in THE XX BRAIN, like practicing a wind-down time, putting your phone on airplane mode, avoiding alcohol and caffeine before bedtime, doing yoga or meditation. If you're in perimenopause or early menopause, sometimes a progesterone lotion can really save the day (or the night). And did you know that your diet can also help you sleep? Some foods contain melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleep. Among these, pistachios are off-the-charts as the most melatonin-rich food on the planet. Eating a whole handful of pistachios is similar to taking a melatonin supplement. Also, pay attention to your B vitamins, especially B6 and B12, as too little of these vitamins may promote insomnia.

Do you sleep well? How do you practice good sleep hygiene? 🧠💤

03/11/2021

I just signed up for this virtual cooking class, who wants to join me?

01/15/2021

2nd dose of the covid vaccine, ✅