September is Self-Care Awareness Month, a gentle reminder that tending to our own needs is not indulgent — it’s essential. As you’ve heard the flight attendant say countless times, "Put your own oxygen mask on first." As the pace of life quickens after summer,...
When Mental Fatigue Feels Like a Wall For many men and women in their 50s and 60s, there’s a quiet version of burnout that doesn’t make headlines. It doesn’t stop you from going to work or showing up for your family—but it does chip away at your joy, focus, and...
Exploring Two Innovative Treatments for PTSD, Chronic Stress, and Nerve Pain At NW Regen, we understand that the effects of trauma and chronic stress don’t just live in the mind—they imprint on the nervous system. For many of our patients, symptoms like...
You stretch. You ice. You rest. You take ibuprofen when it gets bad. And still—that pain lingers. It may show up as a sharp jolt in your hip when you get out of the car, or: Burning in your lower back. Tingling down your arm. Numbness in your...
Investigating a Novel Treatment for Nervous System Reset Without Medication or Surgery If you’re living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and haven’t found relief through traditional treatment—or you’re unable to access Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) due to...
When you’re in your 50s or 60s, staying active is more than a lifestyle—it's a path to healthy living. And if your body isn't able to keep up with your active routines, it may be time to take a closer look at the realities that face midlife men. Whether you’re...
Summer in Portland is full of outdoor events and festivals. Plan to meet up with friends at a music festival, day trip to a waterfall hike, bike ride around town, or road trip to the Oregon Country Fair. To keep healthy this summer while having fun in the sun, we...
By Dr. Ryan Wood, NW Regen In recent years, weight loss drugs have surged in popularity—hailed by many as game changers in the battle against obesity. For midlife men striving to stay active, protect joints, and reclaim energy, the appeal is understandable. But...
Are you considering stem cell therapy for multiple joint issues and want to avoid surgery? When you're an active person who loves to bike, hike, ski, and stay outdoors as long as the daylight allows, joint pain can feel like a ticking clock. It's true that, whether...