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 San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro, 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.
The average high temperature for the month of March reached 75 degrees at San Diego International Airport, making this officially the hottest March ever, according to records dating back to 1875.NBC 7 Meteorologist Greg Bledsoe said the average high temperature crossed the threshold in the first 18 days of the month.The heat peaked on Friday, with seven locations in San Diego County breaking their monthly records, the National Weather Service's preliminary report shows. That includes Escondido (101), Ramona (98), El Cajon (101)...
The average high temperature for the month of March reached 75 degrees at San Diego International Airport, making this officially the hottest March ever, according to records dating back to 1875.
NBC 7 Meteorologist Greg Bledsoe said the average high temperature crossed the threshold in the first 18 days of the month.
The heat peaked on Friday, with seven locations in San Diego County breaking their monthly records, the National Weather Service's preliminary report shows. That includes Escondido (101), Ramona (98), El Cajon (101), Lake Cuyamaca (88), Campo (100) and Borrego (106) — all of which shattered their monthly records just a day earlier, too. Alpine (99) broke the monthly record it set on Tuesday. Nine places broke their daily records, including Vista and Chula Vista.
On Thursday, nearly 10 locations broke their daily records, including Oceanside Harbor, Escondido, Ramona, Alpine and El Cajon. Borrego (105) and Palomar Mountain (83) set new monthly records, both by one degree, after shattering them just one day earlier; on Wednesday, Borrego broke its record from March 1988, and Palomar Mountain broke its record from March 1966.
Two other locations broke their monthly record on Wednesday: Lake Cuyamaca (84) broke its record from March 1931 and Campo (96) broke its record from March 1997. Daily record-breaking temperatures were recorded on Wednesday in nearly a dozen places, such as San Diego and Vista.
Here's when and where daily temperature records were broken during this winter heat wave.
San Diego County has recorded 10 days of tied or broken temperature records since March 1, a trend expected to continue as winter transitions into spring.
Fernando De Salas, an Associate Professor of Geography at San Diego State University, said the pattern reflects a broader climate trend.
“We should expect longer and more intense heat waves in the future, for sure,” De Salas said.
De Salas pointed to decades of data showing rising temperatures across California.
“So, if you look at the record from the 1950s to 2020, we've seen longer heat waves in California, more intense heat waves. We've seen also nighttime temperatures climbing and also temperatures along the coast also warming as well,” De Salas said.
March's heat would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, according to a report Friday by World Weather Attribution, an international group of scientists who study the causes of extreme weather events.
More than a dozen scientists, meteorologists and disaster experts queried by The Associated Press put the March heat wave in a kind of ultra-extreme classification with such events as the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave, the 2022 Pakistan floods and killer hurricanes Helene, Harvey and Sandy.
The United States is breaking 77% more hot weather records now than in the 1970s and 19% more than the 2010s, according to an AP analysis of NOAA records. In the United States, the number and average cost of inflation-adjusted billion-dollar weather disasters in the last couple years is twice as high as just 10 years ago and nearly four times higher than 30 years ago, according to records kept by NOAA and Climate Central, a nonprofit group of scientists and communicators who research and report on climate change.
The heat is sticking around through the start of the weekend, raising the possibility of more record temperatures, Bledsoe said. Temperatures will cool slightly by Sunday and the early part of next week, but it’s still going to be very warm.
This month is the third-warmest start to March ever for San Diego. It’s also tied for the second driest — and there's still no rain in the forecast. San Diego might go through the entire month without recording even 0.01" of rain, which has only happened six other times since the late 1800s.
LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 4 seed Kansas (23-10) will face No. 13 seed California Baptist (25-8) in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64, Friday, March 20, at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. The contest will tip at 8:45 p.m. Central and will be televised on CBS.Kansas is making its 53rd NCAA Championship appearance and has a 113-51 record in the event. The Jayhawks are 47-6 all-time in NCAA Championship first-round games, including 37-3 since 1981. Kansas has advanced to 31 Sweet 16s, 15 Final Fours and four of its ...
LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 4 seed Kansas (23-10) will face No. 13 seed California Baptist (25-8) in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64, Friday, March 20, at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. The contest will tip at 8:45 p.m. Central and will be televised on CBS.
Kansas is making its 53rd NCAA Championship appearance and has a 113-51 record in the event. The Jayhawks are 47-6 all-time in NCAA Championship first-round games, including 37-3 since 1981. Kansas has advanced to 31 Sweet 16s, 15 Final Fours and four of its six national championships have been in NCAA Championship format (1952, 1988, 2008, 2022). Note: These include the 2018 vacated wins.
Since seeding began in 1979, Kansas is the No. 4 seed for the seventh time and the first time since the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Kansas is 9-6 all-time as a No. 4 seed.
Kansas and California Baptist will meeting for the first time in men's basketball.
Kansas is coming off a 69-47 loss against No. 5 Houston on March 13 in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals. California Baptist won the WAC Tournament defeating Utah Valley, 63-61, earning the league's automatic bid.
Kansas has played 13 teams in the 2026 NCAA Championship field and has posted a combined record of 10-7 against those opponents.
Kansas is No. 21 in the NET report by the NCAA through games of March 15. To show the strength of the Big 12, the No. 21 rank is fifth in the Big 12 behind No. 3 Arizona, No. 5 Houston, No. 6 Iowa State, and No. 19 Texas Tech. Kansas' strength of schedule is No. 2 nationally, only trailing Michigan.
Ranked No. 17 in the latest Associated Press poll, Kansas is averaging 76.5 points per game and has a plus-6.2 scoring margin. KU pulls down 38.8 rebounds per contest with a plus-2.2 rebound margin. KU averages 14.3 assists, 5.5 steals, and 5.7 blocked shots per contest. KU leads the Big 12 in field goal percentage defense at 38.8%, which is sixth nationally, and three-point field goal percentage defense at 30.7%, which is 35th nationally. KU also leads the Big 12 in blocked shots (5.7), which is sixth nationally.
An Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention, All-Big 12 Second Team and All-Freshman Team selection, freshman guard Darryn Peterson leads Kansas with a 19.8 scoring average. He has averaged 21.7 points in his last three outings which includes 24 points against TCU (3/12) in the Big 12 quarterfinals, Peterson has 10 games of 20 or more points. He is tied for the team lead with 56 threes made in 22 games played this season. Peterson is on most every national player of the year watch list.
Senior guard Tre White is second on the team with seven double-doubles this season and he is tied with Peterson with 56 three-point field goals made. White is averaging 13.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest. White leads Kansas with 117 free throws made and his 86.7 free throw percentage ranks second in the Big 12.
The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, All-Big 12 First Team and All-Defensive Team selection, sophomore center Flory Bidunga is on the Naismith Trophy Late-Season List, the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, and he is a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year finalist. He scores 13.5 points per contest and leads KU with 9.2 rebounds per outing. Bidunga has pulled down 10 or more rebounds in his last two and three of his last four games. He has a team-best 13 double-doubles for the season, which is second in the Big 12 and 23rd nationally. Bidunga leads the Big 12 with 87 blocked shots, which is fourth nationally. His 2.64 blocks per game are third nationally and leads the league and his 64.5 field goal percentage leads the Big 12 and is eighth nationally. Bidunga is 12-for-15 (80%) from the field in his last three games. At 13.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg, and 2.6 bpg, Bidunga is the only player in NCAA Division I to average more than 13.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocked shots per game.
The Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, All-Newcomer Team and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection, senior guard Melvin Council Jr. is averaging 12.9 points per contest. He leads Kansas with 169 assists and with 35 steals. Council is seventh in the Big 12, 45th nationally, with a 2.82 assist-to-turnover ratio. Council recorded his second double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 assists against Kansas State (3/7).
Redshirt-freshman forward Bryson Tiller averages 8.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest. Tiller is second on the team with 44 blocked shots and has started 29 games this season for KU.
Redshirt-sophomore guard Elmarko Jackson (4.9 ppg, 24 steals), redshirt-sophomore guard Jamari McDowell (3.5 ppg, 30 threes), freshman Kohl Rosario (3.3, 17 threes), and senior guard Jayden Dawson (2.1 ppg, 12 threes) round out the KU regulars.
UP NEXT Should Kansas win its opening round game against Cal Baptist, KU would play the winner of the No. 5 St. John's versus No. 12 Northern Iowa contest on Sunday, March 22.
Kansas is 24-14 all-time in second round games in the NCAA Championship.
Kansas is 9-5 all-time against St. John's and KU has won the last three series meetings. KU defeated SJU, 80-63, in the 1952 NCAA title game in Seattle. KU is 1-1 all-time versus Northern Iowa. UNI won the last meeting, 69-67, in the second round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament in Oklahoma City.
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