Health & Spa & Medicine Archive

The story of your life

Think of your private or subjective voice being your authentic self. It is the voice of a self that is easily compromised or lost, unfortunately. You may not know exactly when this subjective voice started but no doubt you were very young—just beginning to think. And it's a voice whose narrative of hope and fear and desire has continued every day since.

By Arnold Siegel

Role Models

The men over 50 project involves photo shoots and videos in which the subjects (ranging in age from 50 to 75) discuss such topics as ageism, looking at life from a wiser vantage point, creating community, and manifesting personal power as part of growing older.

Janice Kleinschmidt

WEALTH - A Prescription for Profits

The dynamics of rising medical costs, expiring drug patents, and health insurance play into investment strategies.

ELLEN PARIS

SPAS — Welcoming Warm Wellness

It can get downright chilly in the desert during winter. On those days when the weak February sun can’t seem to warm up the bones, head to a Coachella Valley spa.

Mona de Crinis

Desert Hot Springs Delights

From near and far, spa enthusiasts prepare for the desert Hot Springs Spa Tour.

The Way We Think, A Fresh Look

We tend to think that we're objective — that we see things as they really are. But, in fact, we don't. Let me tell you what I mean.

The 12 Days of 'Blissmas'

Your first day of “blissmas” begins with the Shirodhara treatment at Spa Desert Springs. Warm, herbal-infused oil poured over the center of your forehead maximizes relaxation and conditions hair follicles, while facial therapy gently cleanses and moisturizes.

CAMEO — Been to the Spa Lately, Rianna Riego?

American Spa magazine’s 2011 Reader’s Picks just named Rianna Riego among the top five “Favorite Spa Consultants” (she also made the 2010 list).

JANICE KLEINSCHMIDT

The Estrogen Expo

The Desert Cities Woman’s Show, Nov. 19-20, encourages the exploration of personal and professional growth, self-enhancement, and information on all things female.

A counterbalance to the slug-it-out world

A rat race is a way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth, power, position, headlines, etc.

by Arnold Siegel