cupping

The Ancient Art of Cupping

Recently there has been a renewed interest in one of the most ancient of medical practices: cupping, or the application of suction cups to the body. Although we don’t know where cupping originated, as far back as 2,500 B.C. in China and Egypt cupping was highly respected as a treatment, and ancient Greek physicians practiced… Read more »

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Natural Agents Help Manage Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is defined as damage to the nerves that occurs due to long-term, unregulated high blood sugar levels from diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy, the most common form of diabetic neuropathy, is experienced as a loss of sensation, numbness, tingling or burning in the arms and legs. Toes and feet are the most affected areas, and… Read more »

Join the 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge!

The Coachella Valley Health Collaborative will kick off its 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge on January 11. Almost 1,000 Coachella Valley residents have participated in the collaborative’s previous challenges. It is expected that more than 1,500 people will participate in the 2012 challenge. Geared toward local organizations, businesses and residents, the Challenge is a community call-to-action… Read more »

Diabetes Prevention and Treatment: Are You Active Enough?

Diabetes Mellitus (or Diabetes) currently affects 25.8 million people or 8.3% of the American population.[sup]1[/sup] Of those Americans 65 and over, diabetes affects 10.9 million or 26% of the population and increases the risk of death by twice as much as those individuals without diabetes.[sup]1[/sup] Diabetes has been shown to be the leading cause of… Read more »

Promoting Career Exploration

In recent years, there has been a focus on 2 intervention points in the educational lives of America’s children: early childhood and high school. Lost is the importance of the upper elementary grades and middle school, and the role they must play in the preparation of students for life after high school. ACT (American College… Read more »

Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke

If you have ever known someone who had a stroke, you know how devastating the experience can be. There are many side effects of varying degrees that can limit one’s abilities to do the things they love. Strokes can significantly alter one’s lifestyle. And a stroke doesn’t just happen to the person – it happens… Read more »

Heading to the finish line at the Solana Beach Triathlon

An Inspiration to All

Bill Bell has competed in 32 Ironman triathlons and 33 half Ironman races. He has completed 158 marathons and ultra runs (between 26.2 and 52.4 miles); and two Ultraman 3 day triathlons (6 mile swim, 250 mile bike, and 52.4 miles run – yes, all in one day). He has ridden his bike across the… Read more »

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Minestrone Soup

A healthy & hearty winter meal suggestion from the Growers Market family 1 lb mixed fresh vegetables, such as celery, zucchini, carrots, young cabbage, spinach 4 tomatoes 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 cups vegetable or meat stock 2 cups dried pasta (short type) 1-14 oz can cooked white beans,… Read more »

Lisa Manning

Desert Diabetes Club Launches Exercise Program

The Desert Diabetes Club has launched a weekly exercise program designed specifically for those with diabetes. The classes are held each Tuesday from 11am – 12pm at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences on the Eisenhower Medical Center campus in Rancho Mirage. Classes will be led by certified fitness instructor, Lisa Manning, C.E.T., a desert… Read more »

Patty Curtiss and a member of the Country Villas team

Free Golf Clinic for Stroke and Parkinson’s Patients

A team of valley health care professionals have come together to offer a free monthly golf clinic for stroke and Parkinson’s patients at Country Villas Rancho Mirage Healthcare Center. Patty Curtiss, golf professional, certified athletic trainer, and founder of Bounce You Back and Golf Rehab; Stacy Hennis, a physical therapist specializing in neurological issues and… Read more »

The Stroke Recovery Center, Palm Springs

Since 1999, the Board of Directors of the Desert Healthcare District (DHD) has invested over $1 million in the Stroke Recovery Center to support the development and implementation of patient programs, and promote rehabilitation services for stroke survivors. The Stroke Recovery Center offers a unique program model for stroke rehabilitation.  It addresses the physical and… Read more »