Health & Wellness

Unlocking the Mind with Ketamine: A New Approach to Mental Health Care

By Tanya Dall, MD and Justin Yanuck, MD For decades, the traditional psychiatric model has centered on managing symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of mental health disorders While this approach has provided relief for many, it often falls short in offering a comprehensive solution. Enter ketamine, a groundbreaking

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Health & Wellness

Dispelling Myths about Ketamine Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

By Tanya Dall, MD and Justin Yanuck, MD Ketamine therapy has emerged as a potential game-changer in the realm of depression and anxiety treatment. However, amidst the excitement, misinformation and myths have taken root. In the following feature, we will address a series of common myths and misconceptions. MYTH: Ketamine

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Destination Dining

The Joy of Dining at the Covington

A new chef means new culinary experiences at this award-winning senior community in Aliso Viejo The culinary team at The Covington, one of the most sought-after active retirement communities in Orange County, is dedicated to providing exceptional dining options for residents. The team comes from a hospitality background — many

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Health & Wellness

Your Home Care of Building Meaningful Relationships

What really matters to you? You might have such thoughts as health, time, learning, experiences, love, faith, family and friends. We would mostly all agree, it’s the people in our lives and the relationships we foster that matter most. Relationships make our lives richer and more complete. We spoke to

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Education

Planet Earth

Go-To Nature Books About Bugs, Birds, and Animals, Too! “I love all animals. I have a fascination with fish, birds, whales – sentient life – insects and reptiles.” – Nicolas Cage No one can deny the enduring appeal of books that feature animals, whether tales of animals in the wild,

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Health & Wellness

Can Ketamine Help with Chronic Pain?

By Tanya Dall, MD and Justin Yanuck, MD Let’s start with some foundations. Pain is not solely in your head; however, there are many factors in your brain that contribute to your pain that are not directly related to the painful source. This is where Ketamine can be helpful. Chronic

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Community

Grupo Folklorico Nuevo Amanecer

Keeping the Community’s Children Safe and in a Healthy Environment Grupo Folklorico Nuevo Amanecer (GFNA) is organized and directed by Audelina Dominguez and taught by Julieta Vasquez. GFNA was founded in 2016, their initial goal is to keep children in their community safe and in a healthy environment. That being

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Feature

The Joy of Travel from the Covington

Independent Senior Living Community in Aliso Viejo Peggy Baker-Ryan and her husband Mike Ryan love to travel, and The Covington, an ECS independent senior living community in Aliso Viejo, makes it easy for them. Peggy first moved to The Covington four and a half years ago and describes the community

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Business Showcase

HAMMER & NAILS | Now Partnered with ZERO Prostate Cancer

HAMMER & NAILS, located in the Ocean Ranch Village in Laguna Niguel, remains your premier destination in Orange County offering the only complete grooming experience for men has now partnered with ZERO Prostate Cancer. Since opening in 2018, HAMMER & NAILS clients have come to expect the highest levels of

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Health & Wellness

How Can I Tell If I HaveSkin Cancer?

There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Because each has many different appearances, it is important to know the early warning signs. Look especially for change of any kind. Do not ignore a suspicious spot simply because it does not hurt.

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