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Delectable Demulcents

| March 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

It is always pleasant when something that is good for you turns out to taste good, as well. Reminded of this as I sucked on a throat lozenge, I noticed that the label on the box included a single-word, old-fashioned definition of the herbal action: “Demulcent.” It is no surprise that the label used an […]

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Play Ball!

| February 3, 2013 | 0 Comments
Play Ball!

Presidio Little League is  is gearing up for another fun baseball season and is eager to get some new players. All Mission Hills and Bay Park children ages 4 to 14 are encouraged to participate in America’s favorite pastime. Assessments for older children will be held on February 2. Presidio Little League has players as […]

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Book Signing

| February 3, 2013 | 0 Comments
Book Signing

Charles E. Davis, M.D., will give a short talk about his book, entitled “The International Traveler’s Guide to Avoiding Infections.” Guest may purchase books for him to sign on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles, located at 4054 Goldfinch Street, at the corner of Goldfinch […]

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Aloe Vera Revisited

| February 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
Aloe Vera Revisited

Sometimes things become so strongly associated with a single, well-known use that we forget that they may have other useful applications. Such is the case with Aloe Vera. Most people are aware of its benefits for burns. That is why it is a common houseplant kept in the kitchen to deal with the damage caused […]

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Healthy Heart, Healthy You

| February 2, 2013 | 1 Comment

Heart candies, heart shaped valentines and chocolate hearts are everywhere this time of year, but the heart that should be getting your undivided attention everyday is the one in your chest that works 24/7 to power your body and fuel your internal system. As the powerhouse of your body, the heart needs to run in […]

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Public Invited to Feb. 1 Keynote by Father of Integrative Medicine

| January 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
Public Invited to Feb. 1 Keynote by Father of Integrative Medicine

Dr. Andrew Weil to Speak at Scripps Natural Supplements Conference The physician generally credited with establishing the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil, will deliver the keynote address on Friday, Feb. 1, at the 10th annual Natural Supplements Conference, presented by the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Weil’s address will focus on true […]

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On Your Mark…Get Set…

| January 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
On Your Mark…Get Set…

Point Loma High School Encourages Participants for its Annual Hungry Dog Dash The Point Loma High School (PLHS) Cross Country Team’s Hungry Dog Distance Runners present their 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m., Sunday, February 3 at NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma. Proceeds benefit the PLHS Cross Country Team. Whether you […]

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Opens State-of-the-Art “Green” Downtown Medical Center

| January 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
Sharp Rees-Stealy Opens State-of-the-Art “Green” Downtown Medical Center

Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown opened its first “green” medical center. Doctors and services from the Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown Fourth Avenue location moved to the beautiful, new 66,365-square-foot medical office building across the street at 300 Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101. The multi-specialty medical center offers a vast range of services to patients. The first floor […]

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Kick off the New Year with Blossom

| January 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Kick off the New Year with Blossom

by Aubree Lynn Writer/Stylist/Producer www.StylishlyAubreeLynn.com The New Year is an opportunity to start fresh and get rejuvenated. How about some old fashioned pampering for the skin you wear. A little over a years ago I had the pleasure of meeting esthetician Tricia Beel of Blossom Organic Skin Care. Since then, she has kept my skin […]

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Go Out and Play in the Yard

| January 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Go Out and Play in the Yard

We often refer to a person as being “well-grounded” when they seem stabile, reliable, practical and calm. That metaphor may turn out to be far more scientifically descriptive than literary. Recent research into the electrical field influences on our body functions has determined that we need to actually ground ourselves to the surface of the […]

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