Health & Spa & Medicine Archive

	Title	Publication
	Editor's Letter July 2009 When it comes to selecting a doctor, particularly a specialist, we take some measure of comfort by seeking a referral from a trusted friend. This is why Palm Springs Life partnered with New York-based Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. to present our fifth annual Top Doctors issue. STEVEN BILLER	Palm Springs Life
	Zumba Zeal Tired of the same old exercise routine? Feel renewed energy with the latest dance-party fitness By Sarah Reiss	Medical Guide
	On the Forefront Knees take the brunt of most of our activity, so it’s little wonder we injure and wear them out. “The knee is the most common joint we treat,” says Dr. Raj Sinha, an orthopedic surgeon at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio.	Medical Guide
	A Laughable Life We know a good joke can brighten our mood, but research suggests when it comes to health and longevity, chuckling really matters. Trudie Mitschang	Medical Guide
	Good Grief Michelle Palmer’s mother died when Michelle was 5. Her father passed away the summer before her senior year of high school. Michelle was left alone in the Cathedral City house where she grew up, a minor living under the radar of foster care. She skipped classes to make kitchen cutting boards and sold them at College of the Desert Street Fair in order to head off foreclosure on the house. Linda L. Meierhoffer	Medical Guide
	C’mon, Get Happy! People constantly tell us to “Have a good day.” Even if it may be a rote greeting, there’s no good reason not to follow their suggestion. “Sure,” you say, “that’s easier said than done.” Well, maybe not. Maybe we’re overlooking opportunities to improve our dispositions. Janice Kleinschmidt	Medical Guide
	The Joy of Cooking Long before Prozac, before Harry Nilsson put the lime in the coconut or Cathy caterwauled for chocolate — cultures around the globe beat the blues with certain foods. From India to Antarctica, the connection between ingredients and well-being has influenced diets. By Sarah Reiss	Medical Guide
	Have a Ball Call it the white (or yellow or blue) elephant in the living room: That vinyl stability ball seemed like a good idea when you bought it, but hasn’t quite fulfilled its promise. Now try these exercises, illustrated by personal fitness and nutritional coach Bootsie Crawford.	Medical Guide
	Esprit d’Arts Five days a week of radiation treatments left Maurice Engleman of Palm Springs with “bad days and worse days.” The 82-year-old was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue a week and half after his wife of nearly 60 years died in December. The radiation chapped and pained his lips, and he lost his sense of taste. But he still had his music. By Janice Kleinschmidt	Medical Guide
	Editor's Letter When it comes to selecting a doctor, particularly a specialist, we feel most comfortable with a referral from a trusted friend. This is why Palm Springs Life continues to partner with New York-based Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. and this month presents our fourth annual Top Doctors issue. Steven Biller	Palm Springs Life