Preventing Tooth Decay in Children and Infants

New parents always have hard time understanding when the appropriate time is to take their children for their first dental visit. Studies conducted in the state of California show that “54% of children will have tooth decay by the time they start kindergarten in Los Angeles County alone.” According to the California Children’s Report card, in 2016, tooth decay was found to be the most common chronic illness affecting children.  It is important for parents…

Remain Calm and Meditate!

Are you feeling stressed? Don’t know how to deal with it? No worries, you are not alone. Everyone- adults, teens and even children experience stressful situations. Usually, in stressful situations we tend to rely on family and friends to vent and receive support, however this may not be sufficient for some people. Many of us need different forms of support to feel a sense a relief. Some people cope with stress by taking a vacation,…

Do You Remember the Time?

As you get older, it seems like you become more forgetful or you simply don’t have the head space to retain the information we receive on a daily basis. While you can’t get around the fact that your memory speed slightly decreases every 10 years of your life, here are 5 things to do to help your brain out: Catch some zzz’s Skipping out on hours of sleep may be the reason you sometimes forget…

Stress Management: Too Much on Your Plate?

Stress: A common word and a normal daily experience of the 21st century. With everyone’s busy schedules and going about daily errands of ‘life’, people often complain about types of stress they endure at work, at home and everywhere else. It’s hard to cope with stress, but engage in this discussion. How does one deal with stress? By resorting to food perhaps? Does eating replace the feeling one endures during stress or help to produce…

What Does Your Selfie Say About You?

Do you love taking selfies and sharing them online? Do you spend hours getting ready and take multiple shots of your face until your chin looks just right? Are you extremely picky about what selfie you post and do you anxiously wait to see how many likes you can get? Well, we have some news for you:  studies suggest that selfies may indicate low self-esteem and a slew of other mental health disorders. In 2013,…

Stay Cautious! Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Southern Californians always need to prepare for two types of natural disasters: Earthquakes and Wild fires. We all love those hot summer days but unfortunately, they often lead to wildfires that endanger our lives, homes and animals. That’s why it is extremely important to stay safe and take precautions to prevent more damage. When a brush fire is burning near our homes, we all panic and hope that it gets put out as soon as…

From Bore to More – How to Add Life to Your Salad

  Tired of the same old boring salad, day after day? Let’s face it, eating a salad everyday can get a little boring; iceberg lettuce, Caesar dressing, plum tomatoes, perhaps a touch of grilled chicken – how much repetition of this can you handle? The great outcome and health benefits of eating a leafy green salad are incredible and here’s a list of various ways we think you can use to spice up that salad…

How to Use Food as Skincare!

The skin care remedies we’re sharing with you, will not only save you some money, but you’ll definitely enjoy applying these onto your skin. The great thing is that all remedies are natural and they all include… FOOD! Food is not only essential for us to consume, but perfect for brightening, tightening and moisturizing our skin. Clogged pores and dead skin cells contribute to acne and while there are many cleaners, acne remedies and more,…

What’s on TV today?

“TV/media or video games are bad for your kids”. Is this true or is it just a myth? What effect does TV have on your kid?  Let us discover together! Parents often have a busy schedule trying to juggle between work, home, and everything in between – trying to achieve that work-life balance.  Yes, yes… admit it- sometimes parents try to keep their kids busy by occupying them with TV or video games just to…

Catch Me Outside, How About That?

Summer time is upon us!  More sun, more fun….more health benefits?! Yes! The sun can actually help boost your immune system or even lower your blood pressure! We’re sharing the several benefits to moderate sun exposure so you can catch some sunrays this summer!   Stronger bones and immune system The sun helps us produce Vitamin D. Unlike other vitamins obtained through food, Vitamin D is created within the skin once exposed to sunshine. Vitamin…