Features
Top Doctors
Expert physician-researchers select the desert’s 74 top doctors in 35 specialties.
By Trudie Mitschang and Mona de Crinis. Photography by Ethan Kaminsky.
Signs of Life
In an “immersion” project, artists converge on the desert to reveal its raw nature. By Steven Biller. Photography by David Poller.
Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan!
Marry vegetable dishes and wine - with guidance from the experts. By Janice Kleinschmidt. Photography by Mark Davidson.
On the cover
Photography by Adam Bouska.
Departments
Editor’s Letter
By Steven Biller.
PSST!
Lauren Coleman flexes “green” flower power; Burt Rutan’s next big idea; and Intelligencer. By Steven Biller, Kathy Strong, and Janice Kleinschmidt.
The Social Life
Parties, openings, fundraisers, and other social and community events. By Gloria Greer.
Horoscope
“Great time for new beginnings.” By Sherryl Nova.
Special Sections
Palm Springs Life's 2010 Medical Guide
Editor's Letter
On the Forefront
Cleavage Creek and cancer research, reducing blood pressure, hospital rooms for patients and their families, clogged artery treatments, resurfacing facial wash, state-of-the-art mattresses, and the Wellness & World Music Festival. By Janice Kleinschmidt
Looking for Complements
Rooted in ancient healing traditions, non-Western medicine aids wellness. By Chris Flores, M.D.
Bridge Over Troubled Water
A website called CaringBridge makes it easy for patients and their families and friends reach out to one another. By Linda L. Meierhoffer
Lose Weight, Live Longer — Go Veg!
Switching to a plant-based diet could be your first line of defense against health risks. By Janice Kleinschmidt
The Maze of Denials
Navigate your way through the system when your insurance company says ‘No.’ By Joan Page McKenna
New Directions
When your journey down life’s road gets rough, find fulfillment on a different path. By Holly O’Dell
Busy Bs
A family of vitamins works overtime to enhance your immune system, boost energy levels, and deter disease. By Trudie Mitschang
Choose Drugs Thoughtfully
Advised consumers consider generic medications. By Janice Kleinschmidt
Medical Listings Directory
Palm Springs Life's Desert Guide
The official guidebook of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority. Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the desert. Edited by Mona de Crinis.

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