My family has talked about moving back to the Northwest since we came to the Bay Area ten years ago, after I graduated from medical school and my husband completed his PhD. With our kids starting Kindergarten and 2nd grade in the fall...
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Today’s busy fast-paced lifestyle demands a lot from us, both physically and mentally. For those balancing full time work, family life, personal time, and any other individual requirements, it can be challenging to manage the continuous go-go-go...
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Especially during the spring, allergies can be overwhelming and make life incredibly uncomfortable. Luckily, allergy sufferers can find substantial relief from natural remedies. Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is an age old remedy that is...
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Even the healthiest of people get sick every now and then. But by fine-tuning certain aspects of your health routine, such as diet and stress management, you can help strengthen your immune system’s defense against bacteria, toxic...
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Cultivate a healthy foundation The body is best able to reproduce when in an optimal state of health. Many lifestyle factors contribute to various aspects of health that play a role in fertility. Nutrition Certain nutrients are necessary for...
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Gestational diabetes is a condition unique to pregnant women. Those pesky hormones make it tough for your body to produce and use insulin, which could be dangerous for you and for your baby, especially with today’s high-sugar diets. Some of the...
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Unfortunately, stress has become an ingrained part of our daily lives as a result of the demands of this fast-paced world. However, many of us normalize this tension, which causes the body to become distressed over time. Some examples of ‘normal’...
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Unfortunately, flu season is here. Don’t start the new year off with congestion and a sore throat! Below are a few tips to help fuel and strengthen your immune system. Diet You should consume 5-7 servings of various fruits and vegetables and 2-3...
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Happy New Year! Does your new year resolution center around health and wellness? The key to sticking with these goals is to create manageable plans and expectations. These lifestyle changes take time, so be fair and kind to yourself. Here are a...
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With the winter season in full swing, common colds and flus are becoming more prevalent among both adults and children. When exposure to cooler weather is combined with high stress and poor nutrition, the immune system takes an even bigger hit...
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The natural world encompasses a vast range of healing potential, from providing nutritious plant-based foods and botanical medicines, to exerting a positive effect on human physiology. Many people experience a favorable shift in their physical...
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Most of us have seen the terrible videos and pictures that show our once beautiful oceans filled with excessive amounts plastic. This plastic epidemic has become a huge problem. Fish swim with plastic beads in their bellies. Beaches are covered...
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