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4 Surprising Things to Help Keep You Healthy
February 15, 2012 - WellnessHealth recommendations are constantly changing. As scientists investigate new therapies and practices, the body of evidence supporting the use of complementary and alternative approaches to achieve optimal health and well-being is growing. Mimi Guarneri, MD, a cardiologist and medical director of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, incorporates the latest findings in her heart care practic... Read More
10 Things You May Not Know About Your Heart
February 15, 2012 - WellnessHeart disease is the number one killer of women—and it’s largely preventable. Despite how common it is, many women still don’t know how to take care of their heart health and reduce their risk factors for the disease. Find out if you know your heart health facts. Test your knowledge by taking our quiz. Just for participating, we’ll send you a women’s healthy heart kit. Plus, you can be entered ... Read More
How to Get Your Child Back Into a Booster
February 15, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterOn January 1, 2012, the California law regarding child restraints in vehicles changed, and suddenly, 6- and 7-year-olds who thought they had “graduated” from their car seats were sent right back into them. The new law states that children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the backseat. Children under the age of 8 who are 4’ 9” or taller may be secured by a safe... Read More
Is Organic Produce Worth It?
February 15, 2012 - WellnessBy now, most people have heard health experts’ best grocery shopping advice: When you go to the store, stick to the outside aisles. That’s where you’ll find the raw ingredients for healthy, wholesome meals. Eggs, poultry, fish, low-fat dairy and fresh produce are all situated at the edges of the store. With a bit of planning, most home-prepared lunches and dinners can be assembled from those fo... Read More
Get Fit and Stay Trim
February 15, 2012 - WellnessIf you’re determined to make this your year for better health and fitness, Scripps Health can make it easier, providing tips and tools to help you create a plan and get started on the road to success. “Don’t center your fitness goals on a number on the scale,” says Lisa Carpenter, fitness manager, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. “Instead of focusing on weight loss, focus on healthy liv... Read More
How a Food Diary Could Help You Lose Weight
February 15, 2012 - WellnessDid you know that people who keep food journals lose more weight and keep more weight off in the long run? A food diary helps you confront the truth about how much, when and why you eat. Once armed with that information, you can start setting goals and making changes. Cathy Garvey, registered dietitian at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, says this “bite it and write it” strategy can als... Read More
Radiation Inspires 29-Year-Old Fighting Breast Cancer
February 14, 2012 - Patient Stories, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green HospitalLifesaving Care for Breast Cancer Michelle Reyes was diagnosed with cancer in her right breast three years ago after she discovered a lump during a self-exam. Initially stunned by the unexpected news, Reyes, only 29 at the time, rallied quickly when her Scripps physicians explained that cancer was only a word – and that she could beat it. “From that point on, my entire world changed,” says Reye... Read More
Bath Salts: The Newest Designer Drug
February 14, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaBy Nancy Knott, M.A., Scripps Health Imagine someone using meth, cocaine, LSD and ecstasy (MDMA) at the same time, and you’ll get an idea of the effects of the latest synthetic or “designer” drug to become popular with adolescents and young adults: bath salts. Don’t let the name fool you. These aren’t the fragrant granules you sprinkle in bath water to soothe tension. Sold as “bath salts” or “p... Read More
The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
February 14, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaThe use of synthetic drugs, such as “Spice” and “Bath Salts”, may be banned in California, but the numbers of adolescents experimenting with these drugs continues to rise. Nancy Knott, an adolescent treatment counselor with the Scripps Treatment Program, discusses with CBS Channel 8 what parents should be on the look out for and how help is available at free weekly educational seminars hosted b... Read More
New Skin Cancer Pill
February 14, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaA medical breakthrough could help thousands of cancer sufferers but it’s not cheap. It’s called Erivedge. And for the first time patients suffering from cancerous tumors, may now have a non-invasive option. Scripps Dermatologist Darrell Gonzales discusses Erivedge with NBC Channel 7 reporter Diana Guevara. As seen on KNSD-TV Read More