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Alison Smith is the founder of Kanda Yoga School and has taught yoga and therapeutic movement for over 20 years. These days she classifies herself as an embodiment educator and inner awareness specialist, teaching clients to listen to their body and develop inner knowing.  Q: Hi Ali! We know you are an incredible yoga educator, […]

Thank you to our friend Alison Smith for sharing her DELICIOUS gluten free sourdough focaccia recipe! Ali is featured in this month’s edition of Community Connections. We’ll let Ali take it from here: I can live without a lot of things, but not bread. When we discovered that I had a gluten sensitivity, this was […]

Is Perimenopause puberty in reverse? Maybe you’ve experienced it- a sudden hot flash, irregular period cycle, or mood instability. People are annoying you, your patience is lower, and you are contemplating moving, changing jobs, ending your relationship, crying and laughing – all within 5 minutes. What is going on, you’re only 35 years old?! It […]

What is Functional Medicine? Do you remember the word “Why” becoming a big part of your vocabulary when you were a child? Perhaps you have kiddos who are currently in that phase! It’s so special and such a time for growth. Let’s apply that concept to your health. In Functional Medicine, we are always asking […]

We’re excited to introduce you to Heidi Hazen! Heidi is a Certified Master Hypnotist NGH, Self-Hypnosis Teacher, Reiki 1 & 2 Practitioner, and Human Design Reader who teaches emotional energetic intelligence and mindful alignment to allow you to live the life your soul is here to live. Read on to learn more about Heidi and […]

Let’s talk detox! We do Spring cleans of our houses, cars, closets, air filters – and neglect to remember that our body is literally the house or vehicle of our soul. Giving our bodies a chance to reset is probably THE most important spring clean of all! Detox cleanses can be wonderful, game changing experiences, […]

Today we’re sharing one of Dr. Dishman’s FAVORITE salad recipes! This salad is inspired by a restaurant in San Francisco Dr. Dishman dreams about called Burma Superstar. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious and the combination of savory and salty flavors and textures make it super unique. The Laphet, or fermented tea leaf dressing, […]

Seasonal allergies are the pits! Spring is quickly arriving! In Bend, Oregon and across the entire country, warmer temperatures mean more pollen in the air which explains all the coughing, sneezing, stuffy head, and congestion that many people experience. Along with outdoor allergens like pollen, we can’t forget about those found indoors. In general, common […]

Blood sugar awareness and management is a hot topic right now. When a topic becomes hot, sometimes the course of action gets murky, so let’s discuss! Blood sugar refers to the amount of sugar measured in your blood- typically measured via a finger prick amount of blood or through a blood draw. This “blood sugar” […]

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Welcome to the first edition of Community Connections! It was a no-brainer who we wanted to feature in our first column. Not only is Stacey Lum a talented healer and true community connector, she also works out of her gorgeous studio right here at the Inspired Health clinic in Bend! We are grateful […]

Michelle Hirschy-Baker is sharing her favorite pancake recipe! It’s super easy, healthy, and delicious. In her own words, “I am pretty passionate about this pancake. And let’s be honest – sometimes breakfast for dinner is the best so I will often eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s truly SO GOOD!” Michelle likes to […]

Breastfeeding is a personal journey for every mother. Some women may experience low breast milk supply – for a wide variety of reasons – particularly in the early weeks of breastfeeding. If your supply of breast milk is low, consider the following tips: Breast Feed or Breast Pump More Frequently Your body creates breast milk […]