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Wellness

Part of the Whole

Holistic health services in Newport Beach allow you to embrace overall wellness with alternative therapies. By Ashley Ryan   Everyone is aware that fitness and nutrition play a huge role in keeping your body healthy and happy. But more and more holistic practices are popping up in Orange County, using alternative therapies...

Adaptogen Advantages

Medicinal plants can provide a natural aid for wellness. By Sharael Kolberg   Adaptogens, which are plants, herbs and mushrooms, are used to help the body adapt to stress in an effort to regulate bodily functions. From ginseng, ashwagandha and holy basil to cordyceps mushrooms, astragalus root and a Peruvian root called...

In Search of Sleep

Hoag doctors offer advice and treatment for common disorders when restful nights prove elusive. By Tanya A. Yacina   In a fast-paced world, the art of obtaining restful sleep is frequently underestimated. As a cornerstone of one’s well-being, a good night’s slumber is a deep physiological and psychological necessity, vital for cognitive...

Breaking a Sweat

Angela Parretta reveals why Drenched OC’s Pilates classes are the hottest workout in town. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Hot yoga has taken the country by storm, but have you ever tried the Pilates equivalent? This up-and-coming phenomenon incorporates high temperatures that make you sweat more, which in turn allows you to burn...

Give Me Strength

Izabela Webber, owner of The Exercise Coach in Newport Beach, details what to expect when your workout routine meets cutting-edge technology at her studio. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Technology is all the rage these days and, now, it has even found its way into your fitness routine. The Exercise Coach, which opened...

A Passion for Pickleball

America’s fastest-growing sport proves popular in Newport Beach. By Newport Beach Magazine Staff   What do seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady, comedian Will Ferrell and millions of Americans have in common? The answer is a passion for pickleball. The nation’s fasting growing sport—and possibly the fastest growing exercise activity on the entire...

Holistic Help

Poppy Life Care offers mindfulness and nutrition services to assist people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep disorders, autism and more. By Sharon Stello   Erica Solis, who has dealt with anxiety and depression, found that meditation, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, music therapy and even nutrition helped her begin to heal. She wanted...

Nurse Navigators

Hoag provides a helping hand for patients dealing with serious conditions, from scheduling appointments to connecting them with resources, answering questions and weighing treatment options. By Julia Clerk   To discover that you’ve been stricken with a potentially life-threatening illness is no doubt the scariest diagnosis imaginable, with so many questions flooding...

Mind, Body and Soul

Eso Live Well creates a one-stop shop to address holistic health. By Tanya A. Yacina   The options and paths one can take in today’s world of wellness are seemingly endless, which can actually hinder a person’s healing journey simply by adding confusion. So, a one-stop shop for healing and wellness is...

Skin Soothers

A nourishing facial or body wrap pampers you inside and out—and gets you glowing for the holiday party season. By Ashley Breeding   With winter in full force—or as strong as it gets in Orange County—your first defense against dry, irritated skin is a nutritious diet (think healthy fats and leafy greens)...