Bus directions from Portland to the clinic

Take the Max to the Delta Park Exit. Get on to the #4/Fourth Plain Bus. Stay on the #4 until you get out of Downtown Vancouver and get off on 15th or the following stop. Wait for the #37 Highway 99 or the #32 Hazel Dell Ave. Take either of these lines to the stop at 37th and Main. Our clinic (one level red brick and white bldg.) is on the opposite corner and our door faces 37th.

If you need any further help, give us a call at (360)750-7375.

Take care ~ Beth

Hair care

I personally like to use products with as few ingredients as possible. Not only is it better for my body but gives me a clear conscience in regard to its effect on the environment.

My hair care regime is simple and easy. I use Tropical Traditions coconut bar soap as a shampoo(the liquid pump soap is a great body wash in the shower but I find it doesn't work well on my hair). After rinsing out the coconut soap, I prepare my conditioner.

I use an empty bottle with a lid (i.e. an old shampoo or conditioner bottle) and squirt about 2 tablespoons of Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Lotion and about 1/2 tablespoon white distilled vinegar in to the bottle and cap it (if you mix white distilled vinegar with an oil, it makes the oil/lotion water soluble). After capping the bottle, I shake and mix. The mixture will become quite thin. I squirt the conditioner directly on to my hair, work in and rinse it out.

This is what I do on a daily basis for my hair. However, I do shampoo once every couple weeks with a Jason's unscented shampoo if I notice any build up occurring. I test well for Jason's unscented shampoo but only use it occasionally since it doesn't pass my personal test of only using a product that I can eat.

I get so many questions about hair care. I hope this helps you in some way.

Take care ~ Beth

Deodorant substitute

Once again, my rule for deodorants is the same as any other product. I only use something on my skin that I'm able to consume. So, with that said, here's my personal hygiene care for deodorant.

After showering, I apply white distilled vinegar with a cotton ball to my armpits. When the vinegar dries, I apply a nickel size amount of certified organic coconut oil. I usually wait about 10 minutes before getting dressed to assure the oil absorbs in to my skin and not my clothing.

I find it useful to carry a small container of white distilled vinegar, cotton balls, and a small amount of coconut oil with me. If I need to freshen up, it's easy to do this way.

Certified organic coconut oil contains natural anti fungal and bacterial properties. This is the reason it works so well to fight against odors.

Take care and be well ~ Beth