Health + Wellness

Are you currently expecting a baby? Have you had a baby within the past year? Are you planning to grow your family soon? Then BLOOM is definitely for you! You won’t want to miss Bloom – a national event for new and expecting...

Like many mommies I know, I have some stubborn body fat left over from my last pregnancy. Which is strange, not only because my youngest is almost two, but because with my first baby I seem to remember it...

A few months ago, I made a conscious decision to make better, healthier choices in my life. I changed up my diet and started exercising more. I also became more mindful of the products that I used for my son...

Women experience unique healthcare challenges throughout life due to age, reproduction, stress, environment, and much more.  Not only are women living longer, they can also enjoy better quality of life into old age. This is only possible, however, if...

In the last two years, my family and I have done two Whole30 programs and we have learned so much about nutrition and our bodies. If you aren't familiar with Whole30, it is basically an experiment to learn which foods...

With St. Patrick's day coming up, lots of us like to search out fun recipes to bake with our kids. Instead of the usual fun recipes which involve adding some sort of green food coloring to cookie recipes, pancakes...

Last month I ran the Carlsbad Half Marathon, but I almost didn't show up.   After I turned 30 last September, I made a goal to run the San Diego Triple Crown of half marathons in 2018 (Carlsbad, La Jolla...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.    The dentist is often feared by both parents and kids. It is important to help kids form a positive relationship with the dentist at an early age. Did you know that the American...

Not that we need to make it an actual holiday to enjoy a margarita, BUT, today is National Margarita Day! I would be doing a disservice to you as our readers if I didn't share some delicious recipes to...

In addition to Valentine's Day, February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The focus is to "promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others". The thought of taking your child to the dentist...

We are dealing with a pretty frightening flu season here in San Diego. According to the County of San Diego Communications Office, we reached 91 deaths for the season at the beginning of January. The flu can stay active...

Why are dental checkups for kids important? Because as soon as your kid has teeth, they can get cavities. That’s why regular pediatric dentist checkups in early childhood—in addition to good dental hygiene habits taught at home—help ensure that your kids...