Healing Hands Physical Therapy Associates

01/05/2026

I hope you heal from the things you don’t talk about — the quiet hurts you carry alone, the silent battles you fight in the spaces between your smiles, the memories you’ve folded so carefully into your heart that no one else can see the weight of them.

Healing doesn’t always arrive with words or explanations; sometimes it comes softly, through rest, through patience, through learning to be gentle with yourself on the days when simply breathing feels like work.

May you one day look back and realize that the wounds which once felt unbearable have become places of strength, compassion, and wisdom — and that even the pain you never named helped shape the beautiful soul you are becoming. 🤍

✍ Holding Space for You, Mitra!

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09/19/2022

The health of the community of microbes living in and on our bodies—100 trillion single-cell organisms, outnumbering human cells 10 to 1—has become a top priority.
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With good reason: Our gut bacteria regulate many of our bodily functions, from creating vitamins to controlling our immune system, our brain function and of course, our metabolism and weight. They are critical to our long-term health.⁣⁣
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Meanwhile, modern living and our bad lifestyle choices have been hard on those little bugs. The standard western diet is impoverished of the things our beneficial gut bacteria require. All the chemicals from processed foods and the environmental toxins we take in only make the situation worse. ⁣⁣
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Our guts become damaged when we eat a processed diet that’s high in sugar and starch, don’t eat enough of the right fiber and prebiotics, or take too many gut-busting drugs (like antibiotics, acid blockers for reflux, anti-inflammatories, hormones, and more). Think of your gut as an inner garden; just as with any garden—when you let the weeds take over, you get into trouble.⁣⁣
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It’s our job to encourage the good microbes by feeding them the things they need and avoiding the things that damage them. Not surprisingly, good bacteria love healthy whole, organic, plant-based foods, ones that are high in fiber and nutrients and contain no artificial ingredients. ⁣

09/14/2022

Sleep impacts every part of your health. That’s why we feel our best when we’re well rested, and why we may suffer from mood swings, blood sugar imbalances, poor memory, and everything in between if we’re not getting enough.

Here are few ways to achieve a better night’s sleep:⁣
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🕙Going to sleep and waking at the same time each day creates a rhythm for your body.
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☀️Aim for at least 20 minutes of sunshine every day, preferably in the morning, which triggers your brain to release chemicals that regulate sleep cycles.

📱Avoid computers, smart phones, tablets and television one or two hours before bed.

📓Keep a journal or notebook by your bed and write down your to-do list or ruminations before you go to sleep so you can close your eyes and make it less likely for your mind to spin.⁣
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🧘🏻‍♂️Perform light stretching or yoga before bed to help relax your mind and body.
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😌Use relaxation practices such as guided imagery, meditation or deep breathing calm your mind and help you drift into sleep.

And for all of you parents and caregivers out there, I know it can be hard, but even just sitting down and closing your eyes for a few minutes gives your body a helpful reset.

Meditation can actually provide the nervous system a rest that’s five times deeper than sleep. So, take a few minutes to yourself if you can during the day, sit upright on the ground or on a chair, close your eyes, and do some heavy breathing.

06/12/2021

Vitamin B12 is not made by plants or animals, but by microbes that blanket the earth. In today’s sanitized, modern world, the water supply is commonly chlorinated to kill off any bacteria. So, while we don’t get much B12 in the water anymore, we don’t get much cholera, either, which is a good thing!

A regular, reliable source of vitamin B12 is critical for anyone eating a plant-based diet. Though deficiency for those starting out with adequate stores may take years to develop, the results of B12 deficiency can be devastating, with cases reported of paralysis, psychosis, blindness, and even death.

Dr. Greger has updated his recommendation for B12 supplementation, now suggesting at least 2,000 mcg (µg) cyanocobalamin once each week, ideally as a chewable, sublingual, or liquid supplement taken on an empty stomach, or at least 50 mcg daily of supplemental cyanocobalamin. (You needn’t worry about taking too much.) You can also do servings of B12-fortified foods three times a day (at each meal), each containing at least 190 percent of the Daily Value listed on the nutrition facts label. (Based on the new labeling mandated to start January 1, 2020, the target is 4.5 mcg three times a day.) Note that those over age 65 essentially have only one option: taking 1,000 mcg a day.

For more on vitamin B12, check out these videos:
“Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin B12 & Homocysteine?” at https://bit.ly/3gyVrIh

“The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Adults” at https://bit.ly/3kVuhyO

“The Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency” at https://bit.ly/3h2KnnO

09/24/2020

Dysbiosis is a condition where the gut microbiome is out of balance. Learn the major causes and support strategies to heal dysbiosis.

11/03/2019

The Snoqualmie Tribe has purchased Snoqualmie Falls and the surrounding land and nearby hotel for $125 million.

11/02/2019

What types of people benefit from LDN? Many practitioners have seen amazing results with people with Hashimoto's, thyroid disease, and autoimmunity.

11/02/2019

10/30/2019

“You’re not addicted to oxygen. It is absolutely critical to life.” At a recent PF Warriors meeting, three experts, including Responsum Patient Advisor Stephen Berger, explained why oxygen therapy is the “breath of life.”

10/20/2019

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10/13/2019

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10/11/2019

9 tips to decrease breathlessness while carrying anything for people with lung conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, lam, ntm, emphysema, and pul