Desert Health News - January-February 2024

Happy New Year, Everyone! We are so glad you are here. This edition is bursting with inspiration and tips to help set you on your path to greater wellness, and we all can use that. In a recent conversation with my friend Dr. Susan Murphy, she said studies show that we are under more stress now than during the pandemic. I found that alarming and hard to believe, until a recent series of events brought it full circle. As many of you know, Michelle Steadman and I started a fun little side business, GoodVibes Sound Bath. The opportunity to drift into pure relaxation while floating on water under the desert sky, surrounded by soothing sounds, soft candles and scents has garnered much praise by those who have enjoyed the experience. What we didn’t expect was the response our local business would have around the world. Some of our social media posts have received over 4 million views and have been shared over 10,000 times. With only 52 posts, we have over 11,000 followers and those numbers continue to grow. It’s astounding and we feel very blessed. People are stressed and obviously seeking opportunities to help themrelax and embody a sense of calmand clarity. It starts with accepting that self-care is not selfish , as author Debra LaCoppola emphasizes in her wonderful new book Care 360º (p.7). With this mantra propelling you into 2024, you’ll find further inspirationonour pageswithSoMuchMore in ’24 (p.3); Freedomfrom FOMO (p.8); Stop, Challenge, Consider, Choose (p.13); Walking Towards Health One Step at a Time (p.14) and more. This year, let’s embrace equanimity (p.1) and self- care. Replenishing your resources makes you a better person for everyone else, and most importantly, for you . These words are my final touches on this edition, so it’s time for me to go practice what I preach. We can’t wait to see you soon! Make it Your ’24 ~ www.DesertHealthNews.com January/February 2024 Desert Health ® The Valley ' s Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 2 Lauren Del Sarto FOUNDER/PUBLISHER Photo by Lani Garfield An Independent Publication (760) 238.0245 • PO Box 802, La Quinta, CA 92247 lauren@deserthealthnews.com • www.DesertHealthNews.com @DesertHealthNews Distribution: Desert Health is distributed at 350+ locations throughout the Coachella Valley, including, but not limited to, grocery stores, doctors’ offices, cafes and restaurants, spas, fitness centers and clubhouses. Please call for delivery to your retail location. Desert Health ® is a California Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the Publisher is prohibited. The opinions and views expressed in these pages are those of the writer or persons interviewed and not necessarily those of Desert Health ® . Desert Health ® hereby expressly limits its liability resulting from any and all misprints, errors and/or inaccuracies any advertisement or editorial may contain. This publication is printed on paper sourced from sustainable forests and farms. Thank you to the Desert Health ® team and all our marketing partners! Home delivery subscriptions available. Call (760) 238.0245 Free delivery to your place of business. MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR ADVERTISERS. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THEIR BUSINESSES! Michelle Steadman SOCIAL MEDIA @allaboutthe presentation Trish Lounsbury DISTRIBUTION Benjamin Katz Creative WEB MASTER benjaminkatzcreative.com Doris Steadman A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Kristy Kneiding LEAD EDITOR James Thomas DISTRIBUTION Heather McKay GRAPHIC DESIGN mkaydesign.com www.pdspiritualcenter.org SPIRITUALCENTER O F T H E D E S E R T Everyone is Welcome 760-346-4649 45-630 Portola Avenue • Palm Desert CA 92260 PDSpiritualCenter. Chang g lives e heart at a time Sound Bath | Meditation | Yoga | Tai Chi | Qi Gong | Drum Circle | Classes Men’s & Women’s Groups | Grief Support Group | Sunday Celebration UNITING OUR DESERT COMMUNITY FOR 50 YEARS Lauren Del Sarto Founder/Publisher (Photo by Lani Garfield)