This magical time of year brings us together to share smiles and good cheer. We celebrate family near and far, friends old and new, and all the festivities our extraordinary desert community has to offer. There is also much bringing us together in the name of good health as you’ll read in this edition. Living… Read more »

This time of year always reminds me of returning to school. Though it’s been years since I packed my bags and left home for a college campus, the slight rise in temperature continues to invigorate excitement for change, renewal and seeing old friends. It’s the “fall feeling” I look forward to each and every season.… Read more »

“School’s OUT!” Remember the pure exhilaration those words would  invoke when we were kids? Instead of brooding about our seasonally hot temperatures, why not reach inside and find that feeling once again? It’s always within and our desert has many ways to enliven your youthful spirit!  Making a splash is a great way to keep… Read more »

One of the many things I love about our Desert community is how people come together to make good things happen. Someone has a unique idea, others are inspired to take part, and before you know it, the world is watching. This edition celebrates a few of those accomplishments. We didn’t set out with that… Read more »

Seasons change and our world flourishes. Seasons of our life change, and we are offered the opportunity to flourish and grow as humans. We seem to be feeling the seasons more than ever this year, both literally and figuratively, and how we adapt has a significant impact on our health and well-being. A common theme… Read more »

Happy New Year, Everyone! We are so glad you are here. This edition is bursting with inspiration and tips to help set you on your path to greater wellness, and we all can use that. In a recent conversation with my friend Dr. Susan Murphy, she said studies show that we are under more stress… Read more »

Summer winds have subsided, clear skies have returned and the holidays are looking bright. Welcome home to all our seasonal friends! How can I summarize all the splendor to be found within these pages? I am still reeling from the opportunity to interview Temple Grandin who I’ve admired for decades. All are encouraged to attend… Read more »

From one generation to the next, the only certainty is change. Throughout the years that separate us, technology and industry advance, policy and leadership shift and world challenges emerge. We go through similar phases. When we’re little, so is our sphere; it helps keep us in that enchanted bubble called childhood. As we grow, so… Read more »

Yes, that’s me enjoying a cool cascade of nature’s medicine from the mineral-rich waters of Desert Hot Springs. The secret is out and wellness retreats are springing up as investors seek this liquid treasure and its ability to heal what ails us.  In this edition, we introduce some of the area’s hidden gems. Explore to… Read more »

Hello, Friends! Thank you for picking up our latest edition. As I breeze through the final proof to reflect on how another incredible issue has come together, I can’t help but pause with wonder at just how far “wellness” has progressed.  Mindsets and medicine are changing, and as Dr. Tyler says in our front-page feature,… Read more »

It’s good to see you here today. Thank you for exploring our spring edition.  I’m delighted to read that people throughout the world are ready to come together, and do so with deeper meaning and greater purpose. It’s all in an effort to evolve to a more gratifying state, and wellness plays a large role… Read more »

What words come to mind for you as we enter the new year? Fulfillment, peace, contemplation and excitement swirl through my head creating a warm and content feeling in my belly. Much of this stems from enjoying a “holiday season of old” with family gatherings, parties and events that have allowed me to feel connected… Read more »

I love this time of year! Especially in our desert where the weather has cooled and life seems amplified. Social opportunities abound as we move outdoors to bask in our perfect weather. It’s time to celebrate the season – and the reasons we live here. We celebrate much in this edition: ideas for happy, healthy… Read more »

September shepherds in a new school year, the promise of cooler weather and the beginning of another festive season in our desert. While leaves may not fall around us and sweaters stay tucked away, both can be enjoyed with short trips to Oak Glen or Julian where apples and seasonal traditions abound. Locally we’ll celebrate… Read more »

Our warm summer days offer the perfect opportunity to slow down and do “a bit of nothing,” as Dr. Shannon prescribes in our front-page quote. It’s a good time to rest our busy brains, and make space for personal reflection. We need it to recharge, renew and rebalance. Reading through this new edition, I am… Read more »

I love hot air balloons. Their bright colors against our blue, desert sky always bring a smile to my face, and I can’t help but pause to watch them float by. This spectacular shot was taken in our backyard. You know you live in a pretty cool place if it’s hot air balloon worthy. And… Read more »

Welcome spring! We’re so glad you’re here bringing warm inspiration for a fresh start forward. People often ask if there is a theme for the new issue and although it is never planned, it often comes to be. I believe we are all more alike than we think. Feelings, thoughts, habits and circumstances create common… Read more »

As kids, goals that helped shaped our path towards adulthood were set for us. We started school at 5, became tweens at 10 and teenagers at 13. We couldn’t wait to drive, finish high school, and of course, turn 21. Once we became adults, the job of setting goals was left up to us. How… Read more »

Aren’t these desert mornings spectacular? After a sweltering summer, this time of year reminds us why we live here. Season has arrived and this year, more than ever, our anticipation of increased social schedules, seasonal friends and heightened energy has us talking. Are we ready? With each new issue of Desert Health, we have an… Read more »

So often, we go through life tending to our daily tasks, relieved when we finally complete our list. We come home, make dinner, relax with a glass of wine, catch up on our favorite shows and go to bed. We then wake the next day and do it all over again. But are we living… Read more »