Having handled thousands of car accident cases the most common thing that we hear from clients is that they have full coverage.  Unfortunately, full coverage is a blanked term used by insurance agents to make you think that you are getting the best deal compared to other carriers.  Full coverage should mean that there is ample coverage for everyone in your vehicle as well as the other vehicle in the collision.

Welcome to the great Pacific Northwest! ​

Well known for its mild climate and seemingly endless rainy days but with summer just within grasp, it’s one of the most beautiful outdoor wonderlands in the United States. Here, we are lucky enough to have some of the most beautiful landscapes and destinations right in our back yard! Whether you enjoy hiking or camping or great city views, we have it all. With breathtaking geological treasures, four mountain ranges, several active volcanos, the Columbia River, and even temperate rainforests… let’s get outside!

Stress has been rising over the past two years with the ongoing COVID pandemic, seemingly endless stream of new variants, and a desire to return to normalcy.  Stress is a normal part of life and can even be healthy but learning how to balance and relieve unnecessary stress is key to a healthy life! 

After the year we survived and now through the year we thrived.

What a ride. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a sense of urgency in my life these days.

​I feel a need to put what matters most in my life first. ​

It’s easy to forget that your body is trying to cope with some serious stress as well. Maybe you don’t realize it right away, but your body has undergone a form of trauma, also known as a physical stressor. Over time, the stress on your body can get worse and worse if left unaddressed.  And, yes!  Regardless of how minor the accident, your body has experienced trauma.

I stared at her.  
​“Noooo, mom - ugh - you can’t be serious.”  

As I sat in the top bunk, above my sister’s bed, this was my response to my mother informing us that we’d be joining a local kung fu school.  Oh, how I dreaded learning martial arts!  

​The truth is...I ended up loving it, and eventually started teaching there, where I had the privilege of seeing the power of martial arts.  Though many people perceive martial arts to be all about “punching, kicking, and yelling,” the art actually addresses much more, reaching nearly all areas of life.  ​

Society is still dealing with the stress of the first half of 2020's events. Now, more than ever, we all need a little extra pampering to keep ourselves sane while still safely venturing out to have summer fun in the sun with our families. Total Wellness is our motto and by integrating our three simple self-care suggestions into your routine you'll find your mind, body, and emotional state feeling a bit more well-off than you did before.
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Read on to learn about how taking care of your total self can be amplified though making the simple choices of using sunscreen this summer, deliberately stepping away from stressful social media content, and choosing to regulate your sleep schedule. 

A graduate of Harvard University and New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Galland is board-certified in internal medicine. He is listed in Leading Physicians of the World and America’s Top Doctors. 

​We have read Dr. Galland's article multiple times digesting his information and understanding some of the science behind COVID-19.  We wanted to provide a brief summary but most definitely encourage you to take the time to read the article in entirety!

You can find the full article here.  You can click "Read More" for our summary of Dr. Galland's abundant information.