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4 Surprising Things to Help Keep You Healthy
February 15, 2012 - WellnessHealth recommendations are constantly changing. As scientists investigate new therapies and practices, the body of evidence supporting the use of complementary and alternative approaches to achieve optimal health and well-being is growing. Mimi Guarneri, MD, a cardiologist and medical director of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, incorporates the latest findings in her heart care practic... Read More
Get Fit and Stay Trim
February 15, 2012 - WellnessIf you’re determined to make this your year for better health and fitness, Scripps Health can make it easier, providing tips and tools to help you create a plan and get started on the road to success. “Don’t center your fitness goals on a number on the scale,” says Lisa Carpenter, fitness manager, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. “Instead of focusing on weight loss, focus on healthy liv... Read More
How a Food Diary Could Help You Lose Weight
February 15, 2012 - WellnessDid you know that people who keep food journals lose more weight and keep more weight off in the long run? A food diary helps you confront the truth about how much, when and why you eat. Once armed with that information, you can start setting goals and making changes. Cathy Garvey, registered dietitian at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, says this “bite it and write it” strategy can als... Read More
How to Lower Your Cholesterol Without a Prescription
January 13, 2012 - WellnessIn November of 2011, Lipitor, the best selling drug in the history of pharmaceuticals went off patent, allowing a cheaper, generic version of the cholesterol-lowering drug to enter the market. The move made a popular medication more affordable for many Americans – but still not tolerable for some. “We see quite a few patients who experience side effects from statins,” says Mimi Guarneri, MD, MD... Read More
How Yoga Helps Back Pain
December 13, 2011 - WellnessLow back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor – for obvious reasons. For some, the discomfort can be disabling, making it difficult to sleep or perform simple activities, like putting on shoes or picking up kids. It can also affect a career. In fact, low back pain is among the most frequent reasons for job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Hi... Read More
Military to Implement Integrative Medicine for Comprehensive Pain Management
June 23, 2011 - NewsWashington − Senior military medical leadership met with The Bravewell Collaborative and renowned scientists and physicians to discuss improving pain management for warriors and veterans through the use of integrative medicine. This meeting was part of the Army’s effort to provide “a standardized DoD and VHA vision and approach to pain management to optimize the care for warriors and their fami... Read More
The Dr. Oz Show Discusses Alternative Medicine; Scripps Physician Weighs In
April 27, 2011 - Scripps in the News, Scripps ClinicMany doctors claim alternative medicine practices are junk science and may even be dangerous. On a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz explored all sides of this debate, adding his own perspective on alternative remedies. The physicians held an open discussion about vitamins, herbs and supplements; massage and acupuncture therapies; and mind and body therapies such as meditation and breat... Read More
Help for Headaches: Tools to Treat and Prevent Pain
February 28, 2011 - Wellness, Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaWhile such extreme symptoms may be unusual, many headache sufferers can relate. Headaches affect 90 percent of people, and can range from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. Read More
Heart Healthy Tips from Scripps
February 25, 2011 - Scripps in the News, Scripps ClinicHeart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., but it’s largely preventable. Mimi Guarneri, MD, medical director of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, was featured on KSWB to discuss ways women can reduce their risk of developing heart disease including weight management, a healthy diet and stress reduction. Watch the video Media Contact: Lisa OhmstedePhone: 858-626-7142E-ma... Read More
Tips for Using Dietary Supplements to Manage Pain
February 10, 2011 - Wellness, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterCertain supplements can help to improve all types of pain. The problem, says Robert Bonakdar, MD, director of integrative pain management at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, is that many people are looking for a single supplement to cure all that pains them. “Very often, the reason why supplements don’t work is because people are looking for that magic bullet,” Dr. Bonakdar says. “Suppl... Read More