Wellness – The Daily Evergreen

Tai-chi, yoga instructor tells her story

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen reporter

March 26, 2020

From her house in Pullman, Janet Keeney-Valenza teaches her students yoga, tai-chi and how to appreciate the body. Valenza teaches both yoga and tai-chi. She said yoga and tai-chi are not “no pain no gain” and stresses the importance of listening to your body on her students. “I always ...

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Wellness Wednesday to focus on migraines, menstruation

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter

March 10, 2020

This month’s Women’s Wellness Wednesday, hosted by Pullman Regional Hospital, will focus on migraines and the menstrual cycle. Neurologist Sarita Said-Said will speak at the event, which is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Three Forks Bike and Brew in Pullman, said Noel Nicolai, Healthier Com...

Tags: Health, Menstrual health, Migraines, pullman, Pullman Regional Hospital, Three Forks Bike and Brew, Wellness

Black communities receive limited communication in healthcare settings

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen reporter

February 27, 2020

Visiting a healthcare physician is like getting a new ride. “When you test drive a car and you’re not really feeling it, do you say, ‘Well that’s it, I guess I’ll never drive again’? No, most people don’t do that. You’re like, ‘OK, let’s try another one,’” said Brianne Po...

Apothecary offers CBD, herbal tea, classes

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter

February 4, 2020

Since 2017, Sam’s Apothecary has provided the local area with a variety of natural products. Owner Sam Brown opened Sam’s Apothecary shortly before Mom’s Weekend that year, he said. “It had been a dream for awhile,” Brown said. “Everything started to fall together in the fall of 2016, ...

Amber’s Grooming Salon offers holistic approach to pet care

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter

January 21, 2020

Walk into Amber’s Grooming Salon in the strip mall just off Bishop Boulevard, and customers will find an open waiting area with clean hardwood floors and large armchairs in the corner. Amber Wright, owner of Amber’s Grooming Salon, said her clean shop is something her customers notice when they...

How to eat healthy on a budget

CAROLYNN CLAREY and RACHEL SUN

January 16, 2020

An apple a day keeps a doctor away, but for a college student, that apple may break the bank. Healthy food is expensive and for those living on a limited income, it isn’t always an option. Boxed and fast foods have become the norm for college students that are in need for fast, affordable meals. While...

Guide: How to kick your new year’s resolutions in the butt

JOEL KEMEGUE, Evergreen reporter

January 14, 2020

With the new year comes resolutions, and with resolutions come inevitable failure, disappointment and forgetting until next year. In fact, according to U.S. News and World Report, around 80 percent of people fail their new year’s resolution. Making grand goals to stick to for an entire year is impossible witho...

While you’re down there, check for lumps

REID BROWN, Evergreen reporter

November 20, 2019

“Men don’t take care of themselves. They’re taught ‘stuff it down, zip it up, shut up, rub some dirt on it and go,’” said Julius ‘Juice’ Rock, graduate assistant in University Recreation, personal trainer and weight room staff manager. “Let men have that place where they can open up...

Wellness Wednesday: S.A.D. is coming

REID BROWN, Evergreen reporter

November 6, 2019

The winter season is rapidly approaching and here in the Pacific Northwest, that means a significant decrease in the number of daylight hours. Some students and community members may be at risk for experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. “Basically, Seasonal Affective Disorder is major...

Palouse Ice Rink looks to establish itself

MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter

November 6, 2019

The lack of a permanent building, plumbing and space has not stopped the Palouse Ice Rink from providing a place for people to exercise and build community during the winter months in Moscow. The rink, only three-quarters of a full-size rink, has no indoor plumbing, no running water, no heated locker...

Club helps bring students together with food

CAROLYNN CLAREY, Evergreen reporter

October 30, 2019

It was 10 freshmen, in the Olympia dorm lounge, with the … quesadilla? During the Week of Welcome festivities this year, this group of students got together for some food and games when founder and Quesadilla Club President Margaret Lipinsky and Secretary Walker Brooks got the idea to turn their friendly...

Fall Fest provides a space to de-stress

RACHEL KOCH, Evergreen reporter

October 30, 2019

The Multicultural Student Mentorship Program is giving students a chance to unwind with their second annual Fall Fest. Event promoter Katerin Gomez is a mentor for the Native American Student Center. “The Fall Fest is just a time where mentors and mentees come together after midterms,” Gomez said. ...