About Me

Dr. Dorian Quinn has been a Chiropractor and Acupuncturist for over twenty five years and is the founder and clinic director of the Priority Health Group located near Providence Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Our clinic mission is simple: “To assist our patients to improve their health through natural therapies and education.” This happens in three steps. 1) Identify what is causing the problem. 2) Apply therapies that address the cause of the problem. 3) Teach skills that reduce the problem from coming back. The three most common symptoms we see are: Chronic pain Chronic fatigue Being overweight or out of shape The causes of these problems can range from: Repetitive motion injuries: Carpal Tunnel Rotator Cuff Bursitis Spinal disc herniations or spinal misalignment Blood sugar or hormone imbalances due to stress from: Chronic pain Emotional stress Diet-Improper food combining or pro-inflammatory foods Inadequate or improper exercise. Results of the above often cause the body to store fat, which can cause chronic inflammation and produce negative long term health effects throughout the body.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Effective and Health Portland Weight Loss Programs


Everywhere you look there are new weight loss programs, fad diets, fad exercises, and supposed miracle pills. A popular weight loss method is to reduce fat intake. This is not a very effective method because we need some good fats in order for our bodies to function naturally. About 20% of our daily caloric intake should be good fats found in olives, avocados, nuts, seeds, etc. There are also many weight loss systems out there that brand their own “healthy” snacks. These foods may be low in calories, but are packed full of preservatives, artificial ingredients, and other chemicals that are toxic to the human body. The truth is, effective and lasting weight loss will never be found in a plethora of pre-packaged foods, but instead in the wholesome foods the earth provides. Never fall for a program that doesn’t take effort on your behalf! It does take work to safely and effectively lose weight; a decision only you can make.