Spring 2008

A New Chapter in Men’s Health
A Letter From Mimi Guarneri, M.D., FACC, Medical Director of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

An Owner’s Guide to Good Health
You probably check the owner’s manual before bringing your car in for service. Care for your body with the same attention to detail.

Aromatherapy Decreases Cortisol Levels in Saliva

Biofeedback Helps People with Urinary Incontinence

Breathing In, Breathing Out
Your breath is a portable stress management system that is easy to use any time, any place.

Going From Good to Great
It was not until he had what he thought was a heart attack that Ray DePaola started to take better care of himself. Now, he is no longer content with good. He wants to be in the best health possible.

Is Your ‘Check Engine’ Light On?
The nice thing about your car is that it tells you when it’s at risk for trouble. So does your body, but you have to pay attention to the clues.

Male Menopause: Myth or Reality?
Most people associate menopause with hot flashes, mood swings and the absence of menstruation. So what’s testosterone got to do with it?

Mantram Repetition Helps Reduce Stress

Stepping Back to Move Forward
Bud Emerson thought he was taking care of his health while achieving a satisfying personal and successful professional life. By the time he was 65, he had triple bypass surgery.

Tips for Dining Out
By Cathy Garvey, R.D.

Why We Give
Peter Copen points to an essential premise that he believes underlies all religions and drives his desire to support charitable causes: Be good. Do good.