Fall 2009

Keep your Back Healthy
Just 15 minutes of light exercise a day is enough to make your back feel great.

Lifestyle Changes Saved Her Life
Nancy Azuma knew she had to reduce her stress and other risk factors for heart disease. She believes the Lifestyle Change Program at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine saved her life.

A 10-second Heart Scan Can Save Your Life
A coronary calcium scoring scan or “heart scan” is a noninvasive screening test that detects early heart disease, even when no symptoms are apparent. Should you have one?

Enjoy a Healthier Thanksgiving
Celebrate the season with friends, family and delicious foods in healthy portions.

Featured Recipe: Pumpkin Vegetable Stuffing
What’s Thanksgiving without stuffing? This flavorful recipe features pumpkin, walnuts, rosemary and sage.

Find an Integrative Medicine Physician
Meet our team of integrative medicine physicians. They treat the whole person – mind, body and spirit – combining conventional medicine with evidence-based healing therapies.

Health Care Reform Starts at Home
Dr. Mimi Guarneri discusses the importance of preventive care and the steps we can all take to optimize our health.

Meditation: Give Thanks Every Day
Take time this Thanksgiving to experience and express gratitude and you will feel serene and content.

Special Event: Create a Nourishing Holiday
Our registered dietitian will show you how to make heart-healthy, holiday dishes that will impress you, your friends and your family.