Northern Pine Brewing
A compassion for fellow Marines turned a hobby of crafting beer into a dream-come-true business for Northern Pine Brewing co-founders Aaron Ortega, Anne Ortega and Robert “Bobby” Parsons.Northern Pine...
View ArticleHow to slow down your skin’s aging
Sunscreen protects against skin cancer, slows skin agingPeople generally slather on sunscreen for special outdoor occasions, like heading to the beach or attending a picnic. While sunscreen protects...
View ArticleThe 20th anniversary of Historic Highway 101
Two decades ago, Oceanside helped lead the effort to designate U.S. Highway 101 a historic route. For generations, motorists saw a shield sign and knew they were traveling along U.S. Route 101, a...
View ArticleSix ways to cut 500 calories a day
Tips to tweak your daily routine and lose weightShedding pounds means burning more calories than you are consuming, but losing extra weight does not have to be arduous. Trimming a mere 500 calories a...
View ArticleWhat is endometriosis and how is it treated?
A closer look at a disease that affects millions of womenEndometriosis affects millions of women in the United States, and is one of the leading causes of infertility. If it hasn’t affected you,...
View Article’Tis the Season to Shop Local
Oceanside’s holiday celebration of local retail exploration returns for a third year. There are many reasons to shop local this holiday season: to support the local businesses you love, to keep more of...
View ArticleTop 3 nutrition tips for the holidays using mindfulness
Integrative medicine dietitian offers ways to keep weight offFor most people, dieting is difficult — regardless of the season. But the holidays pose special challenges for people who are trying to...
View ArticleMuseum shopping
The gift shop at California Surf Museum and the Museum Store at the Oceanside Museum of Art are treasure troves of California surf culture and fine art just waiting to be discovered.Two Oceanside...
View ArticleRide O’side
It’s electric! That’s the short answer the owners of Ride O’side, Ted and Crystal Dalsey, give to explain the fat tire electric scooters they are cruising on along The Strand.“We have so many people...
View ArticleThe health benefits of plant-based diets
As plant-based diets become more popular there is growing interest in vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian lifestyles. What’s the difference?Let’s start with what these vegetable-based diets have in...
View ArticleBenito’s Pizza Cafe
Downtown Oceanside’s newest family-owned pizzeria offers patrons an impressive range of dining options. Benito’s Pizza Cafe, 610 Mission Ave., is rapidly becoming a hot spot in the heart of Downtown...
View ArticleThe best Valentine’s gift: heart health
Learn 5 simple ways to take better care of your heartValentine’s Day is the perfect time to focus on your heart — your heart health, that is.Yet sometimes it seems like research around the science of...
View ArticleWanted: a good night’s sleep
Just about everyone has a sleepless night occasionally. Most of us make it through the day with a yawn here or there, and sleep fine the next evening. But for more than 45 million Americans, insomnia...
View ArticleFive tips to fight back against seasonal allergies
San Diego is known for consistent sunshine and a mild climate, but our wonderful weather also means that allergy season lasts all year long. And while San Diegans who moved here from other regions are...
View ArticleDesigns by Wilson
Fred Wilson has discovered a third calling in life, making the write stuff. Fred Wilson handcrafts one-of-a-kind pens, fountain or ballpoint, from wood, deer antlers and other materials.Fred spent 30...
View ArticleNatural ways to alleviate back pain
Take an integrative approach to having a healthy backIf you’ve ever slouched in your desk chair at work, lifted heavy objects without using your knees for support or clinched your shoulders when life...
View ArticleFit after 50 – exercise tips to keep you going
Training is key to preventing injuries and helping you stay fitIn the last 20 years, our concept of aging has radically shifted. While past generations might have slowed down as they grew older, now...
View ArticleManaging stress, finding relief
Recognize stress symptoms, make time to manage chronic stressEverybody gets stressed sometimes. A little bit of stress won’t hurt, and in some cases may even be beneficial, but chronic stress can lead...
View Article7 tips for senior safety at home
With Americans living longer, it's never too late to take steps to safeguard your home to prevent accidental falls that could cause serious injuries, especially to older adults.For most people, being...
View ArticleThe secrets of healthy fats
Get the facts about good fats and bad fatsAbout half of American adults have one or more preventable, diet-related chronic diseases, according to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This...
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