When was the last time you played in the snow…enjoyed some downhill fun, or a cross country walk through a wintery wonderland breathing in the crisp, clean air? Skiing is great exercise for the mind, body and soul. While some may consider the sport in their rear-view mirror, there are many different types of skiing… Read more »
Inspiration
Daily Inspiration
- By Tracy Smith
- March/April 2024
Publisher’s Note: We are very proud of Desert Health contributor Tracy Smith who just launched her first book, Moments of Divine Inspiration: 365 Daily Words for Self-Discovery, Transformation and Self-Love. Following is a page from the book which offers insights and practical tools to help readers “live a life of purpose, authenticity and love.” Prepare“The… Read more »
Let’s Cultivate More in ’24
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- January/February 2024
When was the last time you heard the word “equanimity”? Most may ponder the question, while those who meditate softly smile and sigh. It’s a good word to know. Equanimity is defined as mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain. It’s the act of facing challenges with a calm clarity and… Read more »
Dry January Can Lead to a Fantastic February
- By Bryan Paul Blackwell, CHC
- January/February 2024
By now, many of us know that making small dietary and lifestyle changes can have transformative effects on our overall health and well-being. One of these transformational changes, which has been gaining popularity in recent years, is “Dry January” – the act of abstaining from alcohol for the whole month. While many may undertake this… Read more »
Walk Towards Health One Step at a Time
- By Candice Nicole
- January/February 2024
It’s a brand new year – time for new steps, strides and strolls. Let’s get moving. Getting healthy is literally a step-by-step process, and it can be easy with simple adjustments to how often you move – and making those moves count. So, let’s get that blood flowing through our veins! Step away from the… Read more »
Be the Author of Your Own Story
- By Susan Murphy, PhD
- July/August 2023
You may have heard the statement “everyone has a book in them.” The Wall Street Journal found that 80% of the population plans to write one someday. Have you thought of writing a book? If so, there are several important reasons to write that book: So, what’s my story about becoming an author? The… Read more »
Nature’s Medicine All Around Us
- By Shari Jainuddin, NMD, BCB
- July/August 2023
As you drive around the outskirts of the Coachella Valley and view the desert landscape, you will see one of the most resilient, oldest medicinal plants on earth. Native to Southwestern United States and northern Mexico, Larrea tridentata, commonly known as creosote bush and greasewood, covers this arid ground in almost a perfectly spaced pattern.… Read more »
Desert Health, in partnership with Restore Hyper Wellness, proudly presents our 2023 Living Well Speaker Series. The monthly presentations showcase esteemed valley doctors and health care professionals starting in July and running through December. The complimentary educational program is open to everyone interested in learning about vitality and proactive well-being. Guest speakers include integrative doctor… Read more »
The emotional state FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) took center stage as social media came to fruition. Looking at pictures of fancy trips, friends beaming with accomplishments and individuals’ alluring pastimes may leave us yearning for similar experiences. We might work to keep up and fill our schedules to appear as if we have substantive… Read more »
Few of us are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. This year, I actively sought out the opportunity to do just that. An email from Spirit Rock, a meditation center nestled in the hills of Woodacre, California, presented a class entitled, “A Year to… Read more »
Is it the Journey or the Goal?
- By Jennifer Yockey
- January/February 2023
My friend Ashley and I were talking about the new year and something she said really resonated with me. “Winter is not the right energy for renewal.” It is so true! Winter is a time to reflect, let go, get cozy and rest. Spring is the perfect time for resolutions, goals, intentions and action. So,… Read more »
Since June of 1940, guests looking to enhance wellness arrived on a land originally belonging to the Native Kumeyaay at the base of Mt. Kuchumaa, a sacred peak historically protected by shamans. This earthly temple rises above Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. In those early days, guests traveled to listen to Edmond Szekely who… Read more »
Taken Out of ConTEXT
- By Amy Austin PsyD, LMFT
- November/December 2022
Texting. The good, bad and the really ugly. Ever had this digital exchange? I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU THINK I’M YELLING. I’M JUST TRYING TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOU. WHAT DID I SAY TO MAKE YOU THINK I’M ANGRY? IF IT’S ABOUT LAST WEEK, I’M SORRY. HOW MANY TIMES CAN I APOLOGIZE? LEAVE IT… Read more »
We’re Where We’re Supposed to Be
- By Susan Murphy, PhD
- November/December 2022
It was fall and my life was filled with chaos and fatigue. I was involved in building a medical center with constant demands from the corporate office, colleagues, employees and physicians. I had a busy social life, busy community service life and was desperate to find some peace. I felt like a 24/7 gas station… Read more »
Hiking for the Health of It
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- September/October 2022
We all know hiking is good for you. It’s an aerobic exercise that gets you moving out in nature. But the benefits to mind, body and soul go much deeper; deeper than you could ever imagine until you read Hiking! The Ultimate Prescription for Health and Wellness by Palm Springs residents Philip Ferranti and Cecilia… Read more »
Improve Our World with Random Acts of Kindness
- By Susan Murphy, PhD
- May/June 2022
What if kindness were a muscle? How could you strengthen your kindness muscle? Muscles develop through repetitious exercise that is focused and disciplined. Can you imagine the world if everyone exercised their kindness muscles daily? Our homes would be more joyful, marriages would be thriving, workplaces would be more collaborative and engaging. Even the news… Read more »
Are You Drinking More These Days?
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- March/April 2022
Do you find yourself drinking more these days? Life has been hard and it’s not surprising people are turning to happy hour to help lift spirits and get through challenging times. Over these past few years, we have experienced stress and unease like never before, and have struggled to adjust and adapt on a daily… Read more »
Embracing The Law of Attraction
- By Susan Murphy, PhD
- March/April 2022
The Law of Attraction is the belief that “like attracts like.” The principle states that if you think positive thoughts, you will have positive results; if you think negative thoughts, you will have negative results. You attract what you think about. An everyday example of the Law of Attraction is when you start thinking about… Read more »
Harmony vs. Balance
- By Timothy Courtney
- March/April 2022
Do you find yourself looking for “balance” in your life? What is it that our spirit truly seeks in this ongoing desire? Whenever I hear someone say, “I need to find balance in my life,” I can sense the dampening of passion within their spirit. The Oxford definition for balance (as a noun) is “an… Read more »
Languishing was noted as the emotion of the year in 2021 by the New York Times. Emotions related to languishing are associated with feeling a sense of emptiness. Welcoming 2022, I felt a sense of futility. The moment the year started it was flu season, coupled with the Omicron virus. In the peak of our… Read more »
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