Desert Health News - November-December 2024

. www.prosperaregen.com www.DesertHealthNews.com November/December 2024 Desert Health ® The Valley ' s Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 2 Lauren Del Sarto Founder/Publisher Lauren Del Sarto FOUNDER/PUBLISHER Photo by Lani Garfield An Independent Publication www.DesertHealthNews.com lauren@deserthealthnews.com • (760) 238.0245 @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! Trish Lounsbury DISTRIBUTION Benjamin Katz WEB MASTER benjaminkatzcreative.com Doris Steadman A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Carlotta Rinke, MD, MBA LEAD EDITOR James Thomas DISTRIBUTION Heather McKay GRAPHIC DESIGN mkaydesign.com Wendy Fink EDITOR This magical time of year brings us together to share smiles and good cheer. We celebrate family near and far, friends old and new, and all the festivities our extraordinary desert community has to offer. There is also much bringing us together in the name of good health as you’ll read in this edition. Living long and living well are top of mind for many and we are proud to share the latest. In this issue, we are introduced to the newly launched Vitality Zone bringing businesses together to offer action and education (p.8); new groups providingmen a trusting space to open up and share (p.7); opportunities to pay it forward by giving back (p.9); a clinic expanding access to naturopathic medicine (p.10) and a Blue Zones Project update on local activation throughout Riverside County (p.20). We are also reminded of the wisdom of years (p.5) including pioneering physician Bernie Siegel, MD, who at 92, will make guest appearances in a new complimentary cancer support group paying homage to his work (p.3). As always, we share many tips to help you through the holidays including ancient sutras for modern stress (p.12), embracing fears (p.13), healthier holiday treats and “toasts” (p.22) and why love and kindness matter (p.11) now and throughout the year. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other as we reflect on a year well lived and prepare for the new year ahead. Wishing you much health and happiness ~