According to the calendar, we are close to the end of summer. But the summer temperatures where I live in Southern California are not even close to ending. We don’t really have fall, except for a slight temperature drop at night. The days of September are about the same as August, low to mid 80s, … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday: End of Summer
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The Easiest Way to a Healthier Diet
“Don’t tell me what I can’t eat, tell me what I CAN eat,“ said a patient I saw during my internship. She was ready to make changes, but without sacrificing what she enjoys eating. Sound familiar? I mean, wouldn't it be sooo much easier to stick to a healthy diet if we could still eat … Continue reading The Easiest Way to a Healthier Diet
Self-Care Sunday: Journey with God
Let me explain. I took this photo (yes standing in the middle of active railroad tracks) shortly after I lost my job in 2020. Now, 2 years later, I'm still looking for full-time employment! I never imagined back in March of 2020 that I would soon be without full-time employment for over two years, but … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday: Journey with God
Ayurveda is an ancient medical modality from India that comes from he words Ayush, meaning ‘life,’ and Veda, meaning ‘science’ or ‘knowledge.’ Admittedly, I’d never even heard of this modality until my CAM class last semester. And now, I just finished my internship rotation in this diet oriented ancient medical practice. For a patient’s first … Continue reading
Self-Care Sunday: Turn off the News
Inflation, shootings, people doing all around bad stuff. My mind can only take so much bad news before I spiral into thinking this country is terrible and I want to leave! Therefore, I'm declaring Sunday to be a NO NEWS DAY! With one caveat. The Sunday Morning Show with Jane Pauley’s calming demeanor. Even the … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday: Turn off the News
When you hear the word, ‘chiropractor,’ what’s the first thing you think of? Neck adjustments? Cracking backs? Traction? After spending two weeks in the Chiropractic Department at SCU Health Science, I learned it’s so much more than that! Like other alternative medicine modalities, chiropractic care is not just about the neck and spine. It’s a … Continue reading
Self-Care Sunday: Immersed in Monet
We spent this weekend at another artist immersion exhibition. This time it was impressionist artist Claude Monet. And just like the Van Gough exhibit was saw last year, this was a multi media event with interactive exhibits, and stunning visuals. This exhibit did a great job of giving context to the impressionist movement. A series … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday: Immersed in Monet
Tactical Sports Medicine Internship
My second internship rotation at SCU Health is with a department I'd never heard of before. Tactical Sports Medicine is basically worker’s comp rehab for first responders, athletes, and people going through the academy to become first responders. The doctors’ treatment objective is to reduce injury risk and decrease recovery time. Primary focus is placed … Continue reading Tactical Sports Medicine Internship
Self-Care Sunday: CBD Sleep Therapy
Recently, I tried a CBD product hoping it would be a remedy for my bad sleeping patterns. Typically, I fall asleep around 10 pm, wake up (I mean UP) at 2 am, and stay awake until about 4 am. Then I fall asleep only to find myself having to wake up 2 hours later. Then … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday: CBD Sleep Therapy
Self-Care Sunday: Firecracker
I found this when searching through Etsy. Not sure who the author is, but it seemed appropriate to share this 4th of July weekend: Advice from a firecrackerLeave a little sparkle wherever you go. Shoot for the stars. Don‘t let you light fade. Be brilliant. Have a blast. Go out with a bang! Photo from … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday: Firecracker