Health & Wellness

OM BASE

A New Wave of Innovative Yoga Pants

These days, hard-training yogis are demanding more of their pants than stretchy fabrics and un-see-through-ness. We take a look at 8 new developments in the rapidly growing market.

03/25/2015 By Allison Jones

SPRING CLEANING

Think Green Cleaning Supplies Cost More? Think Again.

Before you restock your cleaning supplies, consider the impact of those bottles on your health and the environment!

03/24/2015 By Jen Coleman

PDX PANTRY

8 New Portland-Made, Plant-Based Protein Staples

From Paleo granola to new Tofurky chick’n, these local snacks will power you through the day.

03/24/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GET OUT

The Balance Calendar—PDX Fitness and Health Events

Take care of your skin, find out what to eat to fuel your fitness goals, and relax with a monthly restorative yoga retreat!

03/23/2015 By Allison Jones

HIT LIST

The Best Local Alternative Nut Butters

We taste-tested the incredible bounty of fresh non-peanut butters available and found a few new favorites.

03/23/2015 By Allison Jones

MARKET WATCH

3 Creative New Things to Do With Rhubarb

From breakfast bowls to cocktails, we give you plenty of ways to use spring's first "fruit."

03/23/2015 By Allison Jones and Lauren Chandler

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Harvest at the Bindery Plates Up Root-to-Tip Vegan Fare

Move over whole-hog cuisine, Harvest's southern-accented seasonal menu is using every part of the plant.

03/20/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Make One of Bluehour's Fanciful Spring Dishes at Home

Every diet needs a bit of balance! Here, chef Kyo Koo shares his recipe for “Spot Prawns in a Spring Garden” with tons of veggies and gluten-free crunch.

03/18/2015 By Allison Jones

BODY TALK

Where to Shop for Green Beauty Products in PDX

Searching for organic makeup and skin care? We've got a few favorites to share.

03/17/2015 By Allison Jones

EAT HERE NOW

5 Reasons to Love New Plant-Based Food Cart Juniper

Gourmet gluten-free vegan eats made by five young women striving for social justice—what’s not to love?

03/16/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

Sports Massage: The Whys, the Hows, and the How Often

Sports massage can speed recovery time, prevent injury, and reduce pain—but is it for everyone?

03/12/2015 By Mary Kibbe

VOX POPULI

Are You Afraid of the Dentist?

Take our free dental survey and enter to win a $100 gift card to Imperial.

03/11/2015 By Marty Patail

TREAT YO SELF

The Heated Details of Loyly's New Northeast Location

The popular Scandinavian-style sauna retreat opens a second location off of Northeast Fremont, with double the sauna space and a refreshing cold shower room.

03/10/2015 By Allison Jones