By Dr. Avneet Sodhi Gaur, Director of Glaucoma Services, Cataract and LASIK Surgeon, Assil Eye Institute Beverly Hills Can we augment medical therapies with meditation to treat glaucoma as well as overall quality of living? A study published in 2019 in the Journal of Glaucoma has shown that mindfulness meditation can help lower intraocular pressure (IOP) and improve quality of life by lowering stress-related hormones and chemicals. Glaucoma patients report
The La Prairie Spa at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is offering the Day Escape Package this summer, currently offered inside the five-star hotel and spa. The package is designed for both out of towners and locals to enjoy the ultimate luxury and privacy that the hotel provides, as well as the healthful amenities of the storied spa. The day package features signature massages for
Comfort Paradise Home Care is an agency that takes pride in offering top-notch home care services to every stage of life, helping maintain their independence and providing peace of mind for their loved ones. From companion care to expert nursing. 10 reasons why Comfort Paradise stands out! They offer Specialty programs for high-risk patients with (Falls, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's CHF) Offers Nursing Aide standard
If You Don’t See the Whole Picture, What Parts of the Picture Are You Missing? The Link Between Your Vision & Delivering Quality Patient Care Do you struggle with in-attentional blindness-not seeing what is right in front of you at work? You may not even be aware that you do. In the daily hustle and bustle, there are numerous opportunities to miss what is right before
Sollis Health is a members-only 24/7 doctor, ER and concierge service rolled into one. With private centers in Los Angeles, New York, The Hamptons, Miami and Palm Beach, Sollis is designed to handle emergencies, common illnesses and everything in between - with no wait and no appointment. Their comprehensive approach expedites your path to treatment, with ER-trained physicians who’ve seen it all, on-site
Join the more than 200 influential community and business leaders who are expected to attend the Purple Spring Gala, where we will celebrate the lives of those we love and those we’ve lost, honor community leaders in the fight to end Alzheimer’s, and raise funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, education, advocacy, and research initiatives. Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now at
Our immune system’s ability to fend off illness has been an ever present focus in our lives for the past few months. To help us develop a better understanding of the elements that go into maintaining a healthy and well-functioning immune system, Doctors Tina Alidad and Nell Smircina led a fantastic webinar which Chamber members may access through their Membership Information Center portal.
In early March, Children’s Institute’s (CII) preschools, serving 2,500 children across nearly 30 locations in Los Angeles, transformed overnight into virtual early childhood education hubs. Teachers overhauled lesson plans and placed weekly calls to families while creating content for a weekly e-newsletter, specialized YouTube channel and learning app. Citlali Gudino, a teacher at CII’s South Vermont Head Start, said it became apparent that the
Have you been emotionally and physically overwhelmed from overworking, overcommitting, or constantly worried how you will get everything done before the end of the year? You are not alone! Last month, we brought our expertise with transformational coaching and wellness to Chamber members, collaborating on a Young Professional Network Committee (YPN) workshop introducing easy tips on how to empower the mind and body during
For the past three decades, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) has strived to improve the quality of life of myeloma patients and work towards prevention and a cure. These goals were established in 1990 by Susie Durie; her late husband, Brian Novis; and Brian G.M. Durie, MD. From what started in a garage with a borrowed typewriter, a lawn chair, and lots of