Article author Dr. Jennifer Schiavone-Ruthensteiner
Dr. Jennifer Schiavone-Ruthensteiner is a board-certified and licensed Naturopathic Physician with a doctorate from Bastyr University. Reboot Center, which she established in 2005, follows her vision of primary care that focuses on rebuilding and restoring health rather than treating disease.
The Role Of DNA Methylation In Aging & Longevity Many people connect the idea of aging with pain, sickness, and disease. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, an increasing number of our patients are looking for ways to slow down the effects of aging and increase their longevity. Or, more simply…
What Longevity Blood Work Tells Us and Why It’s Important Have you ever imagined living to be 100? What about 150 or even 200? What about living to those advanced ages and being healthy? These thoughts of longevity seem nearly impossible. But scientific research tells us that our seemingly impossible longevity goals may be…
Paleo Fall Matcha & Spice Latte This recipe is packed with anti-inflammatory punch, and is easy to make for a quick morning treat, with Thanksgiving dessert, or just because. 10 oz coconut milk (full-fat)3 Tbsp maple syrup (authentic)2 Tbsp pumpkin puree1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)1/2 tsp ginger (ground)1/4 tsp cloves (ground)1/4 tsp allspice (ground)1/4 tsp…
Immune Fire Tonic Here’s my favorite immune-jooping tonic that I drink once every few days during the colder months of the year, and 2-3 times daily when people around me are feeling under the weather. 2 cloves minced garlic (preferably fresh) 1 tsp chopped or grated ginger (preferably fresh, peeled) 1 tsp chopped or grated…
And so, we find ourselves in the throes of a global pandemic. Over these past few weeks, due to one miniscule virus, the landscape of the world around us has changed in unprecedented ways, and life as we know it has become strange and confusing to navigate. Where do we go from here?… But…
Dear Valued Patients, We are aware of Governor Inslee’s announcement yesterday of stay-at-home restrictions. As a valued patient, your health, safety, and well-being are the most important things that motivates our work every day. Here are a few updates of what Reboot Center is doing right now: We will continue to provide medical services…
Over this past weekend I have received many messages from people who have significant fears about coronavirus (or more specifically COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus) outbreak in Washington State, and how they can protect themselves and their loved ones from being exposed. At this point, given the current statistics in Washington, I believe…
Recover from chronic disease? Waitaminute! One doesn’t hear that said much…But, consider it an absolute possibility, given the proper testing and a targeted recovery program. Over the course of many years in practice, caring for and learning from patients, consulting with other health care providers, reading the literature, and thinking about this a lot….I have…
Are you ready to actually reverse your heart disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia? Robust and unrestricted health should be, hands down, our most prized possession. There ought to be nothing more important than a healthy body through which to experience life. You probably don’t want to be slowed down by chest tension, shortness…
Do you find it frustratingly difficult to fall asleep at night? Wake frequently during the night? Weary-eyed at 4AM, without being able to fall back asleep? The many variations on the theme of insomnia are a major health concern, to the point where the CDC has declared it a public health epidemic. Americans are notoriously…