Have you ever been to a primary care doctor and wondered why they focus on treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause of your illness? Rather than take a patient-centered approach to address questions like, “Why are you ill?” they prescribe medications that alleviate symptoms but don’t do much to solve the underlying issue that’s causing you to be sick.
When you have a runny nose, you’re handed an antihistamine. When you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, you’re prescribed a pill that treats the number. The truth is that this approach only tackles your symptoms. When the root cause isn’t fixed, your symptoms can get exponentially worse. Remember - your body’s dysfunction isn’t due to your meds not working.
This begs the question: Wouldn't you rather address the underlying cause of your health concerns so you can experience long-term relief? As a naturopathic doctor in Encinitas, CA, Dr. Erica Oberg takes a functional approach to medicine and well-being instead of treating the symptoms her patients endure.
Health is a state of vibrant vitality, abundant energy, and positive affect. It can be learned, cultivated, and practiced by everyone. Dr. Oberg's approach to health and medicine combines the rigors of science with the wisdom of nature and our bodies. She is passionate about helping people experience a higher level of health and vitality. As such, her clinical practice focuses on preventing, reversing, and taming chronic disease, neuro-degeneration, and anti-aging.
Dr. Oberg specializes in nutrition & lifestyle, IV therapy, and identifying the underlying causes of disease using advanced testing and creating customized treatment plans to help individuals dial in their lifestyle, dietary supplements, peptides, bioidentical hormones, anti-aging pharmaceuticals, and more. If you’re looking for individualized, science-based, proactive functional, integrative, or natural medicine, we believe you’ll resonate with Dr. Oberg and work your way through life’s challenges with help from our functional medicine clinic in Encinitas, CA.
Dr. Oberg and her team of licensed providers specialize in a range of naturopathic and science-based services, including but not limited to:
If you're ready to reclaim your vitality and learn more about Dr. Oberg's approach to health and medicine, we make it easy to get started. The first step is to have a complimentary 15-minute phone call to ask questions and determine if her approach is a good fit. Once Dr. Oberg understands your health needs and goals, your journey to optimal health and wellness truly begins.
Now that you know more about what makes Dr. Oberg different from other physicians, let's dig a little deeper into some of the most popular programs and clinical services offered at her functional medicine clinic.
As people get older, many things change in life. Often, those changes are good, like having more self-control, financial freedom, and patience. Others are hard to deal with, especially when they're out of our control. Like all things in life, our hormones change when we get older. These fluctuations can cause problems for both men and women, including:
If those symptoms sound familiar, you're not alone. A 2019 American Psychological Association survey found that almost half of women aged 30 to 60 in the US have experienced symptoms of a hormonal imbalance. Of course, as men age, they suffer from imbalanced hormones, too. Research from BodyLogicMD states that nearly 38% of males in America aged 45 and older have a testosterone deficiency.
The good news is that balancing your hormones and addressing the root cause of your symptoms doesn’t have to be hard. It’s a realistic goal with Dr. Oberg by your side. As a functional medicine doctor in Encinitas, CA, she can help your body metabolize and detoxify both your own hormones and the endocrine-disrupting chemicals infiltrating your life. When your hormones are in harmony, you experience improved energy, mood, and overall health – and that’s something to be excited about.
Our comprehensive Three-Month Hormone Balancing Program is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to take control of your hormonal health. This is no "one-and-done service" - it's a holistic journey that spans three transformative months, offering the support and guidance to become confident, capable, and healthier than ever. Features of our hormone balancing program include:
You will receive support throughout your journey from Dr. Oberg, who will provide healthcare services, and our health coaches, who offers personalized coaching tailored to your specific needs.
Nutrition has a significant impact on hormonal health. A customized hormone-balancing diet plan will be provided to help nourish the body optimally based on individual goals.
We provide a range of practical strategies and tips for regulating hormone balance through your nervous system. These techniques aim to empower you to take control of your well-being.
When appropriate, we’ll prescribe you hormone replacement therapy (HRT), testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), or growth hormone peptide therapy to help balance your hormones.
At our functional medical office, we make it a point to correct the root causes of our patient's problems. We don't treat symptoms - but we do use them to figure out the underlying issues you're facing. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it could be time to consider HRT.
When you mention hormone replacement therapy, most people think the treatment is exclusively for females going through menopause. While that's partially true - HRT can relieve night sweats, hot flashes, and other menopause-related problems - men also deal with imbalanced hormones.
Testosterone plays a crucial role in male sexual health. Low levels can result in decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and other sexual performance issues. Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection may be a sign of imbalanced hormones or low testosterone levels.
When your sleep patterns change - like when you have trouble falling or staying asleep - it could be a sign of a hormone imbalance. Testosterone is involved in regulating the sleep cycle, and insufficient levels of it can disrupt quality rest.
Imbalances in hormones can affect mental health and mood. If a man shows signs of irritability, mood swings, or depression, it could indicate low testosterone or other hormonal issues. Hormone replacement therapy can help regulate mood by balancing your hormone levels.
Menopause happens when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for at least 12 consecutive months. It is a result of declining sex hormone levels, causing the ovaries to stop releasing egg cells. During menopause, women face a range of challenges.
Testosterone plays a crucial role in male sexual health. Low levels can result in decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and other sexual performance issues. Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection may be a sign of imbalanced hormones or low testosterone levels.
Irregular menstrual cycles are a common sign that women are nearing menopause, and their hormone levels may be shifting. The frequency of their periods may increase or decrease, and the amount of bleeding could be more or less than usual, while also lasting for a shorter or longer time.
Hot flashes are perhaps the most well-known symptom of menopause and a frequent sign that a woman's hormones are imbalanced. Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth and sweating that are usually most intense on your face, neck, and chest.
Don't let hormone imbalances dictate your life. Take the first step towards reclaiming your balance, energy, and vitality. By working together with Dr. Oberg and her team, you can unlock the path to a healthier, more harmonious you.
When you choose Dr. Oberg as your naturopathic doctor in Encinitas, CA, a new world of healthy living and wellness options are at your disposal. One of the most popular and effective ways to give your body the goodness it needs is with custom IV therapy at our functional medicine office.
Customized IV therapy from Dr. Oberg is all about tailoring your treatment to meet your health goals and needs. Unlike one-size-fits-all IV clinics, our team considers factors like nutrient deficiencies, hydration levels, and overall health to create a customized infusion. This personalized approach gives you better and more applicable results, whether you're looking to get a boost of energy, fortify your immune system, or get relief from a specific ailment.
Your custom IV therapy begins with a consultation with Dr. Oberg. During your initial meeting, we’ll get a better sense of what your brain and body needs. From there, we’ll create a custom infusion for you – not just a formula that matches your height, weight, and age.
Our IV drip therapy menu includes infusions such as:
IV therapy is considered one of the best ways to get the nutrients and immune-boosting goodness your body needs because it gives you a more direct, efficient means of delivery. Unlike oral supplement, which often falls short due to digestive limitations, IV therapy ensures swift and comprehensive nutrient absorption. Some of the biggest benefits of IV therapy from a functional medicine doctor in Encinitas, CA include the following:
IV fluids and electrolytes rapidly hydrate your body, providing an efficient remedy for dehydration resulting from illness, physical activity, or excessive alcohol intake.
IV treatment is able to increase energy and fight tiredness, which can make you feel re-energized.
IV infusions containing immune-enhancing vitamins and antioxidants can fortify your immune system and assist in recovering from illness.
IV therapy containing growth factors, exosomes, and vitamins is effective in improving the health and appearance of the skin and hair. These components complement hair and facial microneedling treatments exceptionally well.
IV therapy can help reduce the symptoms of toxic exposure, like headaches, nausea, fatigue, and dehydration, whether it's from a basic hangover or prolonged exposure to molds, heavy metals, or other toxins.
Dr. Oberg’s personalized IV infusions can serve as an initial boost for making lifestyle changes and play a role in a sustained plan to control persistent conditions like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, cancer, heart disease, and others.
Support Mitochondria function and Anti-aging
Dr. Oberg offers carefully sourced and research backed regenerative therapies such as exosome and stem cell infusions. These can be powerful options for people recovering from chronic infections such as long COVID or Epstein Barr or Lyme. They are also powerful for neuro-regeneration and we frequently use them in stroke recovery and for traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Oberg offers personalized IV micronutrient therapy tailored to address specific nutritional deficiencies, hydration needs, and overall health. This therapy is based on advanced testing that evaluates your cells' nutrient levels. Whether you need more energy, a stronger immune system, or relief from different health issues, IV drip therapy can be customized to help you rediscover the very best version of yourself.
As we get older, our bodies experience a range of changes that affect our health and appearance. These changes are primarily caused by issues with mitochondria and cellular aging. However, there have been significant developments in regenerative medicine, offering the potential to turn back the hands of time and improve health. Schedule a consultation today with Dr. Oberg to begin your journey with regenerative medicine.
Regenerative medicine is an exciting, innovative field that centers on activating your body's innate regenerative abilities to repair and revitalize tissues, cells, and organs. Its focus is on improving your body's natural healing processes to counteract the impacts of aging and different health issues. If you find that old, nagging injuries won’t go away or that fine lines and wrinkles have become overwhelming, anti-aging medicine from a functional medicine doctor in Encinitas, CA may be perfect for you.
At our naturopathic medical office, we use treatments like IV therapy, hormone replacement therapy, and Peptide Therapy to manage a broad array of health and aesthetic concerns. These treatments can aid in tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and enhancement of cellular function.
Anti-aging services offered at our functional medicine clinic include the following:
Peptides are fundamental components of proteins and play a crucial role in various biological processes, such as the aging process. Dr. Oberg offers peptide treatments to help counteract age-related decline, enhance muscle growth and performance, improve skin health, and more.
When you bring your hormones back into balance, you can fight back against issues such as fatigue, mood swings, reduced libido, and even erectile dysfunction.
Replenish vital nutrients, antioxidants, and hydration for improved energy levels, skin health, and immune support.
Exosomes are tiny vesicles generated from mesenchymal stem cells. These vesicles serve as powerful communicators, transmitting signals to various tissues in the body. Their main function is to trigger healing, regeneration, and repair processes, mimicking the actions of younger cells. They are considered to be one of the most effective strategies for combating the aging process.
When nutrition guidance, lifestyle adaptations, and powerful supplements are combined with naturopathic medical therapies from Dr. Oberg, you can reverse chronic diseases in your life and reach your anti-aging goals.
Our goal with regenerative medicine treatments is to rejuvenate deteriorating or aging tissue. Our approach to treatment centers on fixing and reversing damage instead of solely addressing symptoms like pain. Regenerative medicine harnesses the power of healthy cells to renew and restore function by enhancing the body's innate capacity for self-healing.
Dr. Oberg uses regenerative medicine to treat a range of issues, both aesthetic and injury-related, including the following:
Experience the future of anti-aging and regenerative medicine with Dr. Erica Oberg. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and embark on your journey to a healthier, more youthful you.
When you visit our functional medicine clinic, you can rest easy knowing Dr. Erica Oberg uses her unique skills, knowledge, and naturopathic principles for the betterment of your health and well-being. Unlike many traditional primary care providers, our team combines the best aspects of traditional wisdom and modern scientific medicine to diagnose, treat, and prevent chronic diseases.
You don't have to worry about us suggesting addictive pain medications or treatments that simply mask your aesthetic or medical challenges. Instead, our goal is to address the underlying factors holding you back. If you're ready to take the first step toward purposeful progress and healthy living, contact us today.
A new Chinese restaurant is finally ready to roll out in Encinitas. Located in the Encinitas Village Shopping Center near Trader Joe’s and joining other restaurants like Cottage Encinitas and Isabelle Brien’s French Pastry Café, Dumpling Bar opens on Monday, September 16....
A new Chinese restaurant is finally ready to roll out in Encinitas. Located in the Encinitas Village Shopping Center near Trader Joe’s and joining other restaurants like Cottage Encinitas and Isabelle Brien’s French Pastry Café, Dumpling Bar opens on Monday, September 16.
After 15 months of construction and renovation, this will be one of the few Chinese dumpling restaurants in North County with a display kitchen, where diners can watch a dedicated chef flatten rounds of scratch-made dough and fill the wrappers with meat or vegetables.
Backed by the team behind Taste of Hong Kong, Kanpai BBQ & Shabu, and China Max, the owners bring decades of culinary experience from China and the U.S. to the Encinitas locale. The 1,300-square-foot restaurant seats approximately 32 people inside with 11 tables in the dining room and two tables outside for sidewalk dining. During its early days, Dumpling Bar will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On the menu will be soup dumplings or xiao long bao, potstickers, steamed dumplings with Kurobuta pork and shrimp or vegan fillings, and chicken wontons in chili sauce. For an extra kick, customers can request wontons in chili sauce with added green Sichuan peppercorns. Housemade chili oil and chili crisp will also be available at each table.
The restaurant will also showcase a trendy offering that features “thumb buns”, or mini pan-fried buns, served in containers balanced atop tumblers of drinks like soda, Thai tea, or boba milk tea. And dumplings even extend to dessert when they’re filled with sweet red bean, chocolate, or black sesame.
Up next for the team is the resurrection of China Max on Convoy Street, slated to open by mid-November of this year. Dumpling Bar’s handmade dumplings will carry over to China Max, which will also serve dim sum and other classic Chinese dishes.
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The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.Kristina Houck, Patch StaffENCINITAS, CA — Dozens of San Diego area students — including six in Encinitas — were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this week.The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be...
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
ENCINITAS, CA — Dozens of San Diego area students — including six in Encinitas — were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this week.
The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar, and receive a $2,500 scholarship to help them further their education. Roughly 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million will be awarded next spring, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
To become a finalist, semifinalists must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. They must also be recommended by a high school official, receive SAT or ACT scores high enough to qualify, and write an essay.
About 95% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists are expected to win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Winners will be announced between April and July 2025.
These are the semifinalists in San Diego County:
Carlsbad
Army and Navy Academy
Carlsbad High School
Pacific Ridge School
Sage Creek High School
Chula Vista
Olympian High School
El Cajon
Granite Hills High School
Encinitas
The Grauer School
San Dieguito Academy
Escondido
Classical Academy High School
San Pasqual High School
La Jolla
The Bishop's School
La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla High School
La Mesa
Helix Charter High School
Oceanside
El Camino High School
Poway
Poway High School
Rancho Santa Fe
High Bluff Academy
San Diego
Cal Coast Academy
The Cambridge School
Canyon Crest Academy
Del Norte High School
Francis W. Parker School
Mission Bay High School
Morse High School
Mount Carmel High School
Mount Everest Academy
Rancho Bernardo High School
Scripps Ranch High School
Torrey Pines High School
University City High School
Westview High School
San Marcos
San Marcos High School
Santee
West Hills High School
Solana Beach
Santa Fe Christian School
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Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids share peak. When to look up in Alameda.Kristina Houck and Patch StaffENCINITAS, CA — Fans of meteor showers have a doubleheader this week with two shooting star shows — the Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids — peaking early Tuesday and Wednesday, depending on weather conditions in Encinitas. The marine layer may obscure the meteors, but there is still time to go in...
Kristina Houck and Patch Staff
ENCINITAS, CA — Fans of meteor showers have a doubleheader this week with two shooting star shows — the Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids — peaking early Tuesday and Wednesday, depending on weather conditions in Encinitas. The marine layer may obscure the meteors, but there is still time to go inland, away from city lights and fog.
The Delta Aquariids are expected to be the MVP in this shooting star show doubleheader, with about 15 or 20 meteors an hour visible under a dark sky. The Alpha Capricornids produce about five meteors an hour at their "plateau-like" peak Tuesday and Wednesday.
Perseid meteors are flying, too. The annual summertime favorite started in mid-July and is usually a prolific meteor shower, producing anywhere from 50 to 100 hours at the peak, which occurs Aug. 11-12 this year. This show, in particular, is known for producing fireballs — larger explosions of light and color that are brighter than typical meteors and whose "tails" last longer than typical meteor streaks.
The Perseids don't have the market cornered in the potential to dazzle skygazers. The Alpha Capricornids often produce very bright meteors, University of Warwick astronomer Don Pollacco told The Associated Press.
For meteor shower lovers, "one bright one is worth 20 faint ones," he said.
Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets. The source of the Delta Aquariids is thought to be from the comet 96P/Machholz. The Alpha Capricornids originate from the comet 169P/NEAT.
When rocks from space enter Earth's atmosphere, the resistance from the air makes them very hot. This causes the air to glow around them and briefly leaves a fiery tail behind them — the end of a shooting star.
The glowing pockets of air around fast-moving space rocks, ranging from the size of a dust particle to a boulder, may be visible in the night sky.
The best time to view meteors is between midnight and the predawn areas. Get as far away from city lights as possible, and give your eyes 20 or 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness. Also, put your phone away.
"It runs your night vision," NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke told The AP.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Twenty-Four athletes from San Diego County, including three from Encinitas, will be competing in the Paris Summer Olympic Games, which open Friday. The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad continue through Aug. 11.Many details of the opening ceremonies have been kept under wraps. NBC’s live coverage of the Olympics starts at 9 a.m. Friday, and the opening ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Both NBC and its streaming service, Peacock, will broadcast the ceremony live, and NBC will re-air it at 7:30 p.m. Friday....
SAN DIEGO, CA — Twenty-Four athletes from San Diego County, including three from Encinitas, will be competing in the Paris Summer Olympic Games, which open Friday. The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad continue through Aug. 11.
Many details of the opening ceremonies have been kept under wraps. NBC’s live coverage of the Olympics starts at 9 a.m. Friday, and the opening ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Both NBC and its streaming service, Peacock, will broadcast the ceremony live, and NBC will re-air it at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Representing San Diego County on Team USA are:
Team USA is favored to win the most medals overall, according to a forecast by Nielsen’s Gracenote Sports, which supplies statistical analysis for sports leagues around the world.
More than 10,500 athletes from around the world will compete in 32 sports in the Paris Games. Team USA is projected to win 112 medals overall — 39 gold, 32 silver, and 41 bronze. China is forecast to win 86 overall — 34 gold, 27 silver, and 25 bronze.
NBC and its affiliated channels again have exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights. The network has said it will provide at least nine hours of daytime coverage during the Paris Games, including live broadcasts of favorite event finals.
NBC will broadcast certain events live. Here’s the full Olympic broadcast schedule, based on Paris local time, which is six hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone.
Peacock is streaming the Games. Other ways to watch the Olympics are through the NBC Sports App or on NBCOlympics.com. On cable, NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E! and Telemundo will all provide coverage.
Paris hosts the Summer 2024 Paralympic Games, also held in Paris, will take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8.
NBC and its affiliated channels again have exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights. The network has said it will provide at least nine hours of daytime coverage during the Paris Games, including live broadcasts of favorite event finals. The NBC streaming service Peacock will provide coverage of every sport and event. The full broadcast and streaming schedules haven’t been announced yet.
A farm-to-table restaurant emerging next month in Encinitas may boast the shortest distance from the farm to its tables. Located just a few miles east of coastal Leucadia, Fox Point Farms is a new three-acre organic regenerative farm that is also the centerpiece of a planned community revolving around agriculture, aka an “agrihood”...
A farm-to-table restaurant emerging next month in Encinitas may boast the shortest distance from the farm to its tables. Located just a few miles east of coastal Leucadia, Fox Point Farms is a new three-acre organic regenerative farm that is also the centerpiece of a planned community revolving around agriculture, aka an “agrihood”, that is the first to come online in San Diego.
Other such neighborhoods are in the works for Oceanside and Poway but Fox Point Farms is already up and running with many of the 250 surrounding townhomes, cottages, and apartments already filled with residents that include founder Brian Grover and his family. Grover worked with Schmidt Design Group on the overall five-acre development.
Working on horticultural land that once cultivated flowers for North County’s famous Ecke Ranch, farmer Greg Reese now grows food for several on-site venues that include Harvest, a daytime cafe on the ground floor of the main building that also functions as a marketplace and farmstand, selling a variety of fresh produce and personal care items made from herbs grown on the farm.
But the farm’s main client will be Haven Farm + Table, the 120-seat upstairs restaurant overlooking its rows of vegetables. With reservations now open ahead of its debut on August 10, it’s designed by local firm Tecture as a modern greenhouse space and light-filled showcase for seasonal cuisine.
A veteran chef with a long history in North County, helping to open area hotspots like Valentina, Moto Deli, and Hamburger Hut, Fox Point Farms culinary director Alex Carballo also has experience working closely with a farm, having been the executive chef of Stone Brewing Co. when the brewery operated Stone Farms in Escondido.
Haven will be led by Carballo and chef de cuisine Kelston Moore, co-founder of the Bad Boyz of Culinary. A private chef and a former contestant on the Food Network’s “Chopped”, Moore recently returned to San Diego from the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Born in Barbados, the chef says his years in the Navy allowed him to travel the world, exploring global cuisines that have informed his cooking style. With opening dishes that include vegetable-forward plates like carrots al pastor with grilled apricots and smoked corn foam, confit tomatoes with housemade burrata, and summer squash agnolotti in garlic-sage butter, Moore plans to walk the farm with Reese each morning, adjusting the menu frequently, and tells Eater that he’s also planning on hosting guest chef dinners in the field.
The farm will also power Fox Point Farms Brewing Co., an organic brewery helmed by Brian Carl that will incorporate hops and other homegrown ingredients into its beer lineup. Carl is also overseeing a roastery, which will someday be fueled by beans from its own coffee plants.
In addition to offering a CSA program to its residents and neighborhoods, Fox Point Farms hopes to make its produce available to other area restaurants.
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