The Health Benefits of Plant-based Diets - Scripps Health As plant-based diets become more popular there is growing interest in vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian lifestyles. What’s the difference? Let’s start with what these vegetable-based diets have in common: All are good for your health. Studies show eating more fruits and vegetables and other plant-derived foods help lower the risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2

    BEAM ORTHODONTICS PUTS A FOCUS ON COMMUNITY A vision to reality, that’s Beam Orthodontics. Located in Encinitas, Dr. Jeffery Schaefer’s orthodontic practice is four months old and growing! Dr. Schaefer desired a place close to his house where he could provide personalized and quality orthodontic care. He wanted a place where his neighbors and friends could trust that their families were in expert

    SOCAL BEACH YOGA BRINGS A TWIST TO A LOCAL STAPLE IN ENCINITAS! Have you ever been on the water's edge and as the sun kissed your skin and salty air soothed your senses thought - what a perfect place to practice yoga!  You're not alone! A new beachside yoga option in Encinitas takes you right to the water's edge. The enormous bluffs of

Leonel Sanchez Scripps Health sanchez.leonel@scrippshealth.org May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer and Sun Safety San Diego is famously known for its warm, sunny weather, the kind that invites people to hit the beach as often as possible. But before leaving your house to catch some rays take a few minutes to protect yourself against the most dangerous

Blog sponsored by Scripps Hospital! 6 Ways to Keep Kids Active During Spring Break Your child may want to spend spring break watching TV or playing on the computer, but smart parents know that keeping your kids active also keeps them healthy and happy. “Physical activity is good for the mind and body – and for parents’ stress levels,” says Krista Braun-Young, MD, a pediatrician

Leonel Sanchez Scripps Health sanchez.leonel@scrippshealth.org March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month What is the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and a Sigmoidoscopy? Choosing the colon cancer screening that’s right for you Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in men and women in the United States and most often occurs among people 50 and older. It is the number two cause

We at E101 are excited to introduce our Member Spotlights! Each week we will shine the spotlight on one of our amazing E101 merchant members. This weeks spotlight is for - Coast Hwy Traders     Coast Hwy Traders opened its doors in 1995. The concept which continues today was to bring together Vendors and Local Artisans under one roof. Creating a World Bazaar packed full of

We at E101 are excited to introduce our Member Spotlights! Each week we will shine the spotlight on one of our amazing E101 merchant members.   This weeks spotlight is for - Cut Loose     Cut Loose is an extensive line of casual clothing that’s sewn and dyed to order in San Francisco. We’re known for our fabrics, our flattering fit, and our colors. The shapes

Wellness Blog Spot Sponsored by Scripps Medical Hospital Healthy Life by Scripps   Do You Have Superwoman Syndrome? Doing Too Much Can Be Bad for Your Health If you think you have to do it all—juggle a career, family, your home, exercise and social activities—you may have a condition called “Superwoman Syndrome.” A term first coined in 1984, Superwoman Syndrome occurs when a woman neglects