Wellness
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Breath, and the Wisdom of the Body
Image courtesy of Flickr If I had a timeline labeled “From Then Til Now” set out in front of me, I imagine from that perspective I’d see one of the most significant turns in my life was the year I lived with Jasmine. An incredibly important thing happened that year, which I realize is credit to her. It was a decade and a half ago and I had a sciatic injury that pained me to the point of anger. Because I was finishing up my undergrad, I sat a lot–both in class and writing papers for my creative writing degree. The muscle in my leg would lock and squeeze the…
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PBS Kids Provides School Readiness Tips for Parents
School Readiness Tips for Parents Understanding that the first five years of a child’s life are a time of physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth, parents and caregivers should look for resources and tips to help prepare children to enter school, including the following PBS KIDS tips: 1. Be involved and make learning fun. Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically and socially in school when their parents or caregivers actively support and encourage them to take pleasure in learning. 2. Talk with your child. Young learners need to be in language rich environments. Talking to your child about a book you read together or exploring…
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8 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Snack and Lunch Ideas
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! You don’t want to miss out on taking advantage of this fun holiday next month! There are so many fun ideas to incorporate into recipes, pranks (try green dye in the toilet bowl for some laughs), activities (read my Leprechaun Hunt post from last year here), and décor ideas. Here are some delicious ideas to try out with your kids lunch. Or if you have a toddler at home you can try out the tin muffin idea! Have fun! A Rainbow of Health: This is a delicious bento box idea from Jewel Maker. She uses fresh vegetables to make the…
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3 Ways To Entertain Your Kids This Weekend
Much of the country is cold and covered with snow right now, but here in Southern California, we’re blessed with plenty of sunshine. Thanks to beautiful weather and a location that provides endless possibilities, there are oceans of adventures to embark on. Wherever you are, here are a few ways you can entertain your kids this weekend. Take the train – Or the Metro. Los Angeles has a growing number of Metro Rail trains that transport riders around the city and surrounding areas. Take the Metro Red or Purple rail lines to the Pershing Square Station and walk to the Angels Flight Railway at 351 South Hill Street.…
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Ask the Doctor :: What lab tests are best to determine my heart health?
Image Courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I’m thinking I should talk to my doctor about my heart. Do you recommend any labs I might ask to be done? Below are a few lab tests that I suggest to my patients; however, but I always remind my patients that blood tests are not the determining factors for your risk of heart disease – your lifestyle habits are equally as important at if not more important, so be sure to talk to your doctor about optimizing your everyday health. On a side note: I usually encourage my patients to do yearly lab work that covers the basics- complete blood count, …
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Loving Your Face: A Simple Skin Care Routine for Everybody
For those without many skin care problems, worrying about following a proper skin care routine may seem like an unnecessary amount of extra work. For those of us with problematic skin, however, not following a regimented routine can lead to painful and unattractive unpleasantness on our faces in the form of acne or other forms of irritation. Even for those without specific skin care issues, taking care of your skin should become more of a priority as you age and your skin inevitably begins to stand up against the many elements with less vigor. Luckily, there are several different ways to care for your skin, slowing the aging process…
