Health & Fitness
Kick Start Your Summer Body Now
You may think this is funny given it is resolution time for most. Rather than talk about your resolutions, I would rather focus you in now, on what your body will look like this summer. If you start chipping now, by the time it is here you will be ready to strip down, show up […]
The Practice of Mindfulness
The practice of mindfulness encompasses the idea of living in the present moment and being acutely aware of your surroundings and focusing on things that matter. This involves taking control of how you view the world through observations of your surroundings and in turn how those observations create emotions that drive behaviors. While experiencing emotions […]
Emilio Nares Foundation Dedicates Bell for Childhood Cancer Survivors
This past December, childhood cancer patients at Rady Children’s Hospital received an inspirational opportunity to announce a victory milestone in their battles against cancer. The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a non-profit organization that helps families navigate their child’s journey with cancer, dedicated the first, permanent childhood cancer Survivor Bell for the hospital’s oncology inpatient unit, […]
Salad Subscription Service Delivers Healthy Meals
Farmer’s Fix, a San Diego salad delivery company, offers weekly subscriptions of delicious and nutritious salads delivered directly to homes or offices. The salads are handmade in small batches every week using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each salad is $10 and delivered weekly to customers’ doorsteps in reusable insulated bags with icepacks, staying fresh regardless […]
Balance the New Year with Herbs
by Violet Green Phew! 2016 is finally over. The beginning of the calendar year often marks the end of a stressful holiday season. Sometimes we’re feeling drained from all of the holiday fun and running around, which is often exacerbated by sugar-filled, yummy homemade goodies or drinks that we’ve shared with friends and family. You […]
At least 400 Studies Show the Healing Power of Music is No Placebo
A doctor in San Diego County has used his own personal experiences to learn and share the power of music to heal. However, Steven G. Eisenberg, D.O. is taking it one step further by composing original songs for his patients, and they say his bedside minor brightens even their darkest days. Patient Debbie Hallmark, who […]
Sticking to it…in the face…of everything
Consistency is often a wandering target of “on again, off again” frustration. The problem is, the older we get, the easier it is to lose our gains and give up. Sticking to anything can be challenging. We know what we need to do. We know what we ought to do, but with the over crowded […]
Want to Feel Good Again?
By Anne Sack What was initially a desire to learn about possible options to medical issues has now become a part of my lifestyle and regular regimen. It wasn’t what I expected. I’m referring to a decision to talk to Sheila Kendro, R.N., L.Ac, who provides acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. Several years back, I had […]
Planking for Your Health
Along with nutrition and sleep, exercise is a core pillar of great health. It is a critical part of living a long and healthy life without too many health complications. The human body was designed to move, and it is always a good time to get started. You will want to try different exercises to […]
Andrew Young Requests Fluoridegate Scandal Hearings
Civil rights pioneer and former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young sent a letter to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and House Speaker David Ralston calling for hearings to investigate why water fluoridation is continuing despite numerous reasons for ending the practice. “This is a civil rights issue,” he says, “and the people have a right to […]
