Why We’re Talking About It More Than Ever Naturopathic Services in Hillsboro, Oregon | Ancora Wellness For decades, conversations about women’s health focused almost exclusively on menopause—the point when menstrual cycles stop. But the years leading up to it, known as perimenopause, can be just as impactful. Today, this vital phase of life is finally … Read more
Sweater Weather Is Coming: How to Support Your Body Naturally Through the Darker Days As the air turns crisp and the sun sets earlier, it’s clear that sweater weather has officially arrived in Hillsboro, Oregon. While many of us welcome the cozy season with open arms and pumpkin-spiced everything, the shift to shorter, darker days … Read more
Back-to-School Wellness in Hillsboro, OR: Naturopathic Tips for a Healthy Start When the school year begins in Hillsboro, many families find themselves navigating a mix of excitement and stress. Along with new routines, busier schedules, and after-school activities comes something less welcome: an increased exposure to germs. At Ancora Wellness, Dr. Katie Bennett, ND, works … Read more
Taking Insurance at Ancora Wellness: Making Care Accessible At Ancora Wellness, we know that finding care can be overwhelming. That’s why, in 2023, we decided to start accepting insurance as part of our mission to expand access to care for our Hillsboro, Oregon community. Our goal is to work within the insurance coverage system while … Read more
It starts with Sleep Hygiene Have you ever wondered why your therapist, naturopath, and maybe even your mom are constantly nagging you about getting to bed at a reasonable hour? Do you find yourself ignoring your bedtime? Scrolling TikTok endlessly until your eyes get heavy? You might notice this is having an impact on your … Read more
Navigating Hormonal Changes with Naturopathic Care As we journey through life, our bodies undergo a series of changes influenced by hormones. From the tumultuous ups and downs of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) to the transformative stages of menopause, these hormonal fluctuations can significantly impact our well-being. But fear not, because naturopathic … Read more
Whether you’re someone who adores hearing “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Halls” on repeat from October or you’re desperately searching for a radio station not playing christmas music, this time of year brings some inevitable, mmm, complications shall we say? Here are some of the more common issues coming up with my patients this time … Read more
How a Nutritionist Does Halloween Halloween can be a challenging time for parents and kids, fraught with food fears and battles over control. Limiting, rationing and even sometimes downright lying to our kids about their candy (Switch Witch anyone?) only causes dichotomous attitudes about good and bad foods and causes an unhealthy relationship of deprivation … Read more
Folks tend to feel quite a bit of shame when they talk with their medical providers about their ‘bad’ habits. How they: Drink too much Watch too much TV or mainline Netflix Vape or smoke Use recreational substances Eat mostly takeout or pre-prepared foods Don’t exercise regularly Have a sketchy sleep schedule…. You get the … Read more
5 Questions to Consider Before You Supplement Naturopathic docs (NDs) are often known as supplement pushers – and for good reason. We use them a LOT. There’s a supplement for nearly every physiologic need and process, and when used correctly, they’re a great way to bolster overall health. There’s a darker side to supplement use … Read more