Life Style
Herbal Affinities
When you listen to herbalists talk about plants, they may say that a certain plant “has an affinity” to a certain organ. To ascribe a preference to a plant seems a bit anthropomorphic unless you understand the mechanism involved. One great example of this principle is the compound Arbutin. Arbutin is found in a variety […]
Rei Do Gado – Celebrate Mardi Gras
San Diego’s Annual Restaurant Week has just concluded. Hopefully, many of us took advantage of the reduced prices and terrific values that were offered by almost 200 of our local fine dining establishments. This year’s list of participating restaurants was truly excellent. One local restaurant that was not on the list, unfortunately, should not escape […]
“Romantic Encounters”
Just in time for Valentine’s day Interested in Creating memories to last a lifetime? Stacey Blanchet’s new ebook, “Romantic Encounters,” helps to rekindle the fire in relationships or bring out your creativity side anytime you need it. This collection of romantic tips and suggestions will remind readers that the most important part of a relationship […]
Sudsy Saponins Save the Day
Charlotte Tenney, MA Integrative Health Pre-industrial times are often portrayed as eras of filth due to a lack of soap. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Those living in closer contact with nature were able to observe that some plants offered them naturally occurring suds that worked very nicely for cleaning skin, hair […]
Woman Power!
By Laura Walcher When a San Diego Women’s Foundation (SDWF) member parts with $2,000 every year, strictly for community improvement, perks abound. Friendships that might never have been otherwise possible, and an immersion into society and its needs that somehow escaped one’s notice in the course of daily duties, family, friends and careers occurs. Tracy […]
My Favorite New Year’s Resolution
by David Rottenberg The New Year is right around the corner. The sound of the falling ball in Times Square is echoed shortly thereafter by the sounds of falling resolutions, promises to oneself made in good faith but which often can’t endure in the glare of real life. There are a couple of resolutions that […]
Senior Ramblings
By C. David Kulman Health Chat I am home now after my stay at Scripps Mercy Hospital and the recuperative venue, The Cloisters of Mission Hills. I definitely recommend both places for their excellent care, good food and great staff. Mercy Hospital has wonderful staff and care. The only thing I never understand about hospitals […]
Obama for America?
By George Mitrovich Barack Obama took the presidential oath of office January 20, 2009. The challenges he inherited on that historic occasion were as great as faced by any president – including Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt; any assessment of Mr. Obama’s presidency not accounting for those challenges would be dishonest. With that […]
Application Makes All the Difference
By Blake Beckcom You’ve decided, “I’m going to get into shape.” You are motivated, you are determined; you are ready to get after it. There’s no stopping you, this time. A delicious ad for a treadmill appears, and “that’s it,” “I’ll buy a treadmill and use it everyday.” You execute your purchase, obtain delivery and […]
Secret # 3: A Positive Focus Has Good Things Coming Your Way
by Sabine Edlinger-Starr, Certified Life Coach This is number three of the series of 10 secrets to a full and present life. I am talking about applying a positive focus to our life on a regular basis. The simple mechanism, of this amazingly helpful tool is that “what I focus on expands.” I have put […]
