Life + Culture

Your Health is Your Wealth 

Article by Kim Pagano Our bodies are our own personal machinery, do you agree? Why do we not all honor it and cherish it? Sometimes we feed it food that is not good for our system, and when we’re tired, we keep going. We often don’t give it all the exercise it needs, and we don’t drink enough water.  Most of us either abuse or starve our bodies; we simply don’t always put ourselves and our health first. I’ve heard so many people say if I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken...

Travel

Recharge in the Desert

Find Your Zen in Greater Palm Springs Article and Photography by Melissa Curtin The Southern California desert has drawn wellness seekers for hundreds of years, since the Cahuilla Indians came to the Coachella Valley for the readily available natural hot and cold mineral springs. This helped them not only thrive through farming, bathing and drinking, but also served ancient spiritual purposes. In the early 20th century, the hot, dry climate made Palm Springs a sought-after refuge for people...

Health + Wellness

Health & Wellness

Local Providers Help You Live & Look Your Best Article and Photography by These favorite local health and wellness providers ensure we live our best, healthiest lives. We are grateful for their valuable services, skills and expertise.   Adventist Health Adventist Health Simi Valley is a faith-based, nonprofit community hospital serving East Ventura County communities with award-winning personalized care. We strive to fulfill our mission, Living God's Love by Inspiring Health...

Health + Wellness

Social Connectedness:

The Healing Power of Relationships Article by Debra Thomas, MA, LMFT In today’s digital age, many of us feel more connected than ever before. However, the quality of these connections can sometimes leave much to be desired—especially when it comes to our emotional and mental well-being. While social media may create an illusion of closeness, it is face-to-face relationships that are essential for fostering long-lasting health and emotional resilience. As a licensed marriage and family...