As the holiday season begins, November presents unique challenges for the region's blood supply. Blood donations are especially vital to ensure a sufficient supply for patients, as busy schedules often lead to a decline in available donors. Emergencies and...
I loathe the dentist. I have loathed going since my first dental appointment when I was five. Back then, I was reminded of all the things I shouldn’t eat and how important it was to floss my teeth. I...
Before I had children, self-care wasn’t something I thought about. If my nails looked ragged, I got a manicure or pedicure. If my upper lip hair was transforming into a mustache, I got it waxed. If I was having...
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Our Sales Director, Erika, has been going to Alkalign Studios for several years, and she recently encouraged me to try out a class. Read below to learn more about why she loves...
Driving in San Francisco sucks. Let’s just all agree to that. When we first moved here and looked at a map, I remember thinking how accessible the city looked. Our new apartment was only going to be 2.5 miles...
As moms, we all know how tough it is to teach our kids to take care of themselves. When it comes to their teeth, that challenge becomes even more difficult. Sometimes, our children don’t brush and they rarely floss....
As a parent, you know that children can experience a rollercoaster of emotions. You’ve watched them throw an epic tantrum, then start playing happily only moments later. The emotional ups and downs are part of growing up, after all.
However,...
Have you lost your resolution motivation? Did you forget or just stop doing them all together? Well, no worries... You are not alone. I, too have lost that motivation, but I have found ways to get back on track.
Here are the five...
Myths about influenza circulate every fall when the discussion of whether or not to get a flu shot comes up. Should I or shouldn’t I? We each have to make up our own mind, but I would like to...
I love to eat. I hate working out. My weight has fluctuated from my slimmest around 148 pounds in my 20’s to 180 pounds in my 40’s, months after giving birth to my second daughter Alice. With diet and...
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