Alexandra Castillejos Ellenthal, MD

Staying Independent: A Guide to Safe & Simple Medication Management for San Diego Seniors

It often starts with one prescription. Then another. Before long, the kitchen counter holds a small collection of bottles, one for blood pressure, one for cholesterol,…

12 Ways New Parents Can Ask for Help (and Actually Get It) in San Diego

For new parents, San Diego is a beautiful place to have a baby. There’s sunshine almost year-round. Ocean air. Wide sidewalks for stroller walks. Coffee shops…

Time in Range: The Key to Better Blood Sugar Control (and How to Improve Yours)

When most people think about blood sugar, they think about a single number. Maybe it’s a fasting glucose reading in the morning, an A1C from a…

Why a Nighttime Routine Might Be the Healthiest Thing Your Family Does All Day

It's 7:30 PM. The dishes are barely done, one child is missing a sock, and another is asking for "just one more episode." In homes across…