Desert Health News - November-December 2023

www.DesertHealthNews.com November/December 2023 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 Summer winds have subsided, clear skies have returned and the holidays are looking bright. Welcome home to all our seasonal friends! How can I summarize all the splendor to be found within these pages? I am still reeling from the opportunity to interview Temple Grandin who I’ve admired for decades (p.1). All are encouraged to attend her presentation November 17 as part of Palm Springs Speaks, or to at least watch the award-winning movie of her incredible life. With an exceptional support system, she learned how to open doors which her work has done for many others who think differently – different, but not less. We are so proud of Coachella Valley High School, named one of the Healthiest Schools in America (p.3). They are supporting students with a safe, calming space and teaching tools to help themmanage stress at The Wellness Center. Hats off to educator and health coach Jason Tate who was integral in establishing this program, now being recognized nationally. May all schools follow their lead. To educate and teach self-care to the next generation, we need to practice ourselves. It is one of the greatest benefits of living in our beloved desert community. We can hike in November and swim in December; easily find a yoga, meditation or breathwork class (p.3); hear from doctors on improving wellbeing (p.25), or explore something new like a floating sound bath (p.24). Enjoy this festive time of year, but remember, it’s all about balance. In the name of good health and happiness, take time to Just Be. Wishing you all the treasures this season can bring ~ Cultivating