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My Self in a Box

An eye-closing encounter with Santa Barbara's first and only “Life Vessel.” Read story.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

World Record for Jumping Jacks

This week, dozens of schoolkids converged on La Cumbre Plaza to set a record as part of the national “Let's Jump!” exercise campaign. Read story.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Of Man and Machine

A bona fide bicycle fitting, I had thought, was for princess-and-the-pea, bi-pedal prima donnas. Wrong. Read story.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

A Sound Body of Work

Heath Bond offers holistic healing. Read story.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Bar Method

Incorporating isometric exercise, weight training, core strengthening, and stretching, this fitness regime creates long, lean bodies. Read story.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Up Close with Access Energy Success Stories

Among ailments treated by access energy at the Body Therapy Institute are addiction, OCD, depression, and pain. Read story.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The Magnetism of Qigong

Physical, mental, emotional well-being benefit from this ancient Chinese-influenced practice. Read story.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Meet Santa Barbara’s Mohel

Dr. David Raphael is the only doctor performing bris ceremonies in Santa Barbara. Read story.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Clear a Temple Headache

Coffee addictions, headaches, other aches eliminated with reflexology. Read story.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Wanderlust 2011 at Squaw Valley

Wanderlust 2011 will bring together the world’s top yoga teachers with such musical acts and Michael Franti, Girl Talk, and the Wailers. Read story.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Eating with Diabetes

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute releases bilingual cookbook to combat and prevent diabetes. Read story.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Caught in the CrossFit Crossfire

Our intrepid senior editor enters the world of serious exercise and emerges a better, stronger man. Read story.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

'You Are What You Eat'

Alki Art & Wellness Institute to host seminar on health and eating. Read story.

Friday, July 8, 2011

S.B. Sweat

The cardio and circuit training workout program is up and running, outdoors at Alameda Park. Read story.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Skin Cancer Screenings

Sunblocks and UV-deflecting clothing will help keep skin damage to a minimum, but skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer. Read story.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Skylar Learning Center Dedication

The Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary will dedicate a new learning ... Read More