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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…
It’s a New Year. Will there be a new you? If you’re looking for something more lasting and, potentially, life-changing than losing those pounds gained during the holidays, the five- or ten-day “Perfect Health” program at La Costa’s renowned Chopra Center is worth exploring. “People choose Perfect Health as a pattern interrupt in their lives,”…
For delectable and specialized cuisine, Chef Joann is the answer to your catering and personal chef needs. An expert in gluten-free fare, Chef Joann will also work with your particular diet to create uniquely delicious and healthy dishes for any special occasion. (925/383-3623, www.chefjoann.com)
Board Certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine and The American Board of Holistic Medicine, Pamila Brar, MD is a true medical advocate offering an individualized approach to health care. Available 24/7, she makes house calls and is happy to facilitate any needed sub-specialty care. (858/200-3007, www.pambrarmd.com)
At Carlsbad Children’s Dentistry, Dr. Via Cuisia and Dr. Darshan Dabir aim to provide the best preventive care and dental treatment for your child. Their goal for the first visit is to make your child’s introduction to their office a pleasant experience. To help accomplish this, the office environment and decor is child-friendly, welcoming, and…
Nearly a decade has passed since the Human Genome Project gave the world the entire nucleotide sequence of every human gene. While this was a monumental achievement, medical science still knows little about how genes work individually, and collectively, to affect disease processes. Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology are working…
Considering how often we find ourselves rushing, taking shortcuts, or checking email instead of keeping an eye on the stove, it’s clear that home is not only where the heart is. It’s where accidents happen. In fact, 21 million Americans seek medical attention due to home injuries each year according to the CDC. The holidays…
More than two million Americans will break a bone. Hip fractures, in particular, are debilitating — and can be deadly. As we reported last year, one in three men will die within a year of the break; the odds are a tad better for women. So there’s good reason to bone up — on bone…
A growing number of people have unique health needs that off-the-shelf prescription medicines may not be able to meet. For them, customized, compounded medications prescribed by licensed physicians or veterinarians, then mixed safely by trained, licensed compounding pharmacists, might be the only way to better health. Compounding can be done for medically necessary reasons including…
You don’t need a calendar to know it’s allergy season. “Patients feel fatigued, lack energy they normally have, are less productive at work, and have difficulty concentrating at school,” says David Resnick, MD, director of Pediatric Allergy at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Some 30 to 60 million people in the U.S. are affected annually by…
In Yugoslavia, where I lived for a couple years, tomatoes are known as paradisa. Aptly so, nothing compares to the taste of a tomato eaten straight off the vine — fragrant, juicy, and warm from the heat of the late afternoon sun. Indeed, I fantasize that the tomato, rather than the apple, was the true…
Put new pep in your step with a creative and upbeat fitness program. North County’s FitTAP was founded in 2005 by Sylvania Reyna and is based upon her 30 years in the fitness industry, her dance degree, and a lifelong love of dance and movement. As the name implies, FitTAP is Reyna’s “effective fusion of…
Salk Institute researchers identify a key molecule that regulates neuroplasticity, opening new possibilities for treating brain injury and disease
From the Chargers and Padres to Cirque du Soleil and Olympic athletes, Marsha Selzer’s nearly 50-year career helped shape modern sports massage
Known for their sun-kissed gold standard of avocados, Cal Flavor is bringing patented guavas to market where every bite tastes like a vacation
Stretch, Smile, and Snuggle — All in One Hour
The one-of-a-kind CaddyHack Golf Festival in support of Boys to Men Mentoring combines a full day of golf with non-stop entertainment, culinary delights, and a whole lot of fun — all for a great cause.
Through Kind Health Group, Dr. Georgine Nanos is pioneering accelerated TMS to help patients nationwide find fast, drug-free relief from depression and anxiety
Dr. Richard Levak shares how to recognize serious mental health struggles and what to do when someone you care about may need help
Born at 25 Weeks, Owen Abrams defied the odds. Now, San Diego’s 116th Charity Ball supports the hospital that saved him
This local nonprofit connects underserved youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, and the homeless to life-changing care and support