The Medicine of the Sun

Vitamin D, aka the sunshine vitamin, (more correctly a hormone) has been the topic of a tremendous amount of research over recent decades and is directly related to our exposure to sunlight.

The Physiology of Love and Attraction

Originally published in the Source weekly, from Dr Phillips' monthly column, The Medicine Cabinet Within. BY JOSHUA PHILLIPS, ND While the experience of falling in love and connecting deeply with another person might be better left to the musings of philosophers and poets, the training of psychiatric [...]

The Virtues Of Sleep

When we reach deep and restful states of sleep our bodies and brains are allowed to slow down. This creates a state when much repair and rejuvenation is possible.

Music as Medicine

Engaging in music making and experiencing music has a huge impact on our bodies and contributes to a physiologic environment that is consistent with a healthy and balanced endocrine system, nervous system, and immune system.

Dr. Joshua Phillips on The Wisdom of Fever

One of the most common experiences with seasonal viral infections, especially for kids, is for the body to develop a fever. Body and muscle aches, headaches, chills and general discomfort almost always accompany this rise in body temperature, so naturally we want to do whatever we can to alleviate this suffering — particularly when we see our kids struggling.

Holiday Shopping at Hawthorn

Give the gift of health and well-being this year! Visit the Hawthorn Medicinary at our downtown Bend location for locally sourced organic teas, pottery, artisan skin care products, artwork, books and a variety of gift worthy mercantile. [...]

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