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  • Wellness

    Are Soft Drinks Killing You?

    It may come as no surprise that drinking a sugary soda isn’t good for you, but a new study suggests that the regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages could be responsible for as many as 25,000 U.S. deaths per year. Presented to the American Heart Association by the Harvard School of Public ...

  • Wellness

    Is Multitasking Bad for You?

    During the past few decades, the ability to work on several different things simultaneously, or “multitask,” has become a desirable skill. But is this juggling of the responsibilities for work and home really a good thing? “The truth is that in our efforts to fill every moment ...

  • Wellness

    Is Male Menopause Real?

    Most people associate menopause with hot flashes and mood swings in women. So is it possible for hormonal changes — and the accompanying symptoms — to start happening in men as they age? Is male menopause a real medical issue? “The symptoms of male menopause, or andropause, are very real for ...

  • Wellness

    Natural Ways to Alleviate Back Pain

    If you’ve ever slouched in your desk chair at work, lifted heavy objects without using your knees for support or clinched your shoulders when life got stressful, these movements could come back to haunt you in the form of back pain, if they haven’t already. Back pain is a common complaint that can ...

    • Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

  • Scripps in the News

    UT San Diego Previews Dr. Andrew Weil's Feb. 1 Keynote

    In a Sunday Books section article, UT San Diego explored Dr. Andrew Weil’s insights into true food and the optimum diet, as well as the role of nutritional supplements. A pioneering physician and best-selling author, Dr. Weil will deliver a public keynote address Feb. 1 at the Scripps Center ...

    • Monday, January 28th, 2013

  • Wellness

    Can Food Heal?

    What you eat could change your health When you get wounded, you might cover it up with a bandage. Or when you have muscle pain, you might take an ibuprofen. But have you ever thought about how the foods you eat could also be included in your care plan to help you heal and prevent disease? According ...

  • Scripps in the News

    Scripps Expert Shares Insights on Effectiveness of Biofeedback

    Biofeedback shows patients their stress responses (blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension) on a monitor, in real time, offering immediate feedback as they try to stop stress symptoms by using cognitive and breathing techniques to control pain, headaches, stress and other conditions. Jim ...

    • Wednesday, December 26th, 2012

  • News Releases

    'Father of Integrative Medicine' to Keynote Scripps Conference Feb. 1

    The physician generally credited with establishing the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil, will deliver the keynote address on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at the 10th annual Natural Supplements Conference, presented by the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Weil’s address will focus ...

    • Thursday, December 20th, 2012

  • News Releases

    Scripps to Host Natural Supplements School Jan. 30

    Medical experts from Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine will offer San Diegans the latest practical insights about the safety and effectiveness of vitamins, herbs and minerals at the 10th annual Natural Supplements School, which will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The interactive seminar ...

    • Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

  • Scripps in the News

    Scripps Expert Offers Tips to Transform Holiday Stress into Strength

    Chronic stress is a normal part of modern life — but for many people, the holidays can bring added anxiety and tension. Left untreated, stress can lead to serious health problems. Dr. Mimi Guarneri, founder of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, recently appeared on KPBS to offer ...

    • Wednesday, December 5th, 2012