The Beautiful Benefits of Water

We bathe in it, wash our faces with it, drink it—and most of us can’t get enough of this magical elixir called water. In our dry L.A. climate, water is […]

Stretching Keeps You Beautiful Inside and Out

Experience the joy of stretching. Felines do it naturally several times a day, especially after one of their frequent catnaps. There’s even a yoga pose called the cat stretch, where […]

Ask the Pharmacist: July/August 2022

I have started to monitor my blood
pressure at home. Why are the readings
so inconsistent? Are they accurate?

Ask the Pharmacist: May/June 2022

Glaser Pain Relief

Providing a Comprehensive Approach to Easing Pain At the Glaser Pain Relief Center in Encino, Dr. Jeffrey Glaser offers state-of-the-art, minimally invasive, non-narcotic-based solutions to reduce pain and improve patients’ […]

Fresh Air Makes Us Feel Better

There are few simple pleasures in life that feel quite as nice as stepping outside and getting a deep breath of fresh air. Science shows that going outside does more […]

The Health Benefits of Ginger

Thanks to Mother Nature, so many foods and herbs on our planet taste delicious and improve health as well. Ginger is one of her top ten. This spicy, flowering plant […]

Ask the Pharmacist: March/April 2022

How accurate are the at-home COVID tests? They are very accurate when used correctly, however not as accurate as a PCR test that is sent to a lab. A PCR test can detect smaller

Encino Outpatient Surgery Center

Caring for the Community for More Than a Decade A strong commitment to excellence and quality—plus an outstanding team of nurses, technicians, administrators, and support staff—has made Encino Outpatient Surgery […]

Hugging for Happiness

In the time of COVID, greetings are no longer hugs. An “elbow bump” is the preferred pandemic greeting. While avoiding close contact with others is one of the key measures […]

Healthy Habits We Can Learn From Our Pets

What could be more welcoming than the soft purr and excited tail wag of our favorite furry friends greeting us at the door? We may train our pets, but in […]

Comprehending the Brain/Gut Connection

Our gut has been called a “second brain” for a variety of reasons. This dynamic system is comprised of more than 100 million nerve cells. No wonder it controls so […]