Fitness/Health

Why Yoga Keeps Your Heart Healthy, Poses That Help, And A Great Deal

February 8, 2012
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We associate hearts with February mostly because of Valentine’s Day. However, it is also American Heart Month, a partnership between the CDC, American Heart Association and others who are focused on raising awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke, the number one killer of women. We can change our diets and make other lifestyle improvements, but one simple way to help our heart become physically and emotionally healthy is to add yoga into our routine. Anyone [...]

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Does Acupuncture Hurt?

June 17, 2011

If you’re curious about trying acupuncture but weary of the needles, watch this video.  Julia of Aculife in La Jolla and I talk about the needles, how they’re different than what you might think, how she decides where to put them, and more. Having had lots of acupuncture, I also learned a few things I didn’t already know.

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Try Pilates For Free at Pilates By Katie, La Jolla on 2/20 and 3/6

February 16, 2010
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I had the pleasure of having a private pilates reformer class with Katie in a lovely studio on La Jolla Blvd right above Wine Time. Katie is hosting a free classes on Saturday, February 20 at 11am and Saturday, March 6 at 11am for people who are new to pilates. The class will be limited to 4 people, so please call her at 619 723-8616 if you’d like to attend. I would recommend pilates reformer [...]

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Here Comes The Sick Season (Natural Remedy Suggestions)

November 9, 2009

Here Comes The Sick Season by Abby Lacey So fall and winter are most notably when we all catch something.  Between the changing weather, the kids back to school, the stress of work, the family obligations with the holidays – its no wonder that we get overwhelmed! What’s your best bet for avoiding illness?  Some of the answers are obvious – lots of sleep, regular nutritious meals, and minimizing your exposure to others who are [...]

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Bring Your Kids to La Jolla on Monday for “The Big Candy Trade” (Happy Halloween!)

October 31, 2009
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Don’t know what to do with all of that Halloween candy? Come to Dr. Hirsch’s office on Monday to trade it in and spare some potential cavities. In exchange, kids can receive cool, healthy, local giveaways and amazing offers from: Kid Ventures bucks (good for anything at Kid Ventures) Extreme Pizza slices (good for a free slice of pizza at Extreme Pizza LA JOLLA -only) A FREE kids pasta dinner from Come on In Entrance [...]

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La Jollan Spotlight: Rachel Zinny, Founder of dearjohnnies – The (Get) Better Hospital Gown

October 15, 2009
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I will rave on and on about giving birth to La Jolla Girl in Hong Kong to basically anyone that will listen.  The hospital was more like a hotel than a hospital with amazing food and a kind staff. I’ll write a post about it some day.  The one thing I didn’t have was a nice hospital gown.  In fact, I had the stereotypical ugly, “bare it all” kind. Former La Jollan, Rachel Zinny, saw [...]

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