More and more healthcare providers believe good health shouldn’t just be about treating disease and other problems, but helping to prevent them. It’s called functional or lifestyle medicine, which focuses on the causes of chronic disease rather than the symptoms. Instead of first popping pills for what ails you, proponents believe lifestyle changes are the…
If you’re a chocoholic, the new Made Fresh Daily Treatment at The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn is good enough to eat. The “Chocolate Indulgence” is an 80-minute “escape” that includes a chocolate chip scrub, white chocolate soufflé wrap, chocolate massage, a glass of Champagne, and, of course, chocolate and strawberries. Leave time to linger…
As we focus on matters of the heart in February, consider the fact that, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. The organization is encouraging San Diegans to participate in its 9th Annual National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3, to make…
One of the most promising fields of medical research involves cell therapy that’s personalized for every patient. These new treatments, which have shown great promise in clinical trials, could lead to exciting new possibilities across the health and beauty spectrum. In Tijuana, Regenerative Medicine Institute (RMI) is conducting clinical trials using adult stem cells to…
Keeping Kids On A Positive Path Kids who grow into stable, successful adults usually find a lot of help along the way. Instead of falling in with the wrong crowd – a risk for any child, no matter what their circumstances – they learn from strong role models who steer them clear of trouble and…