When you have seasonal allergies and live in a dry climate like LA, respiratory health is often a challenge. Over the years we have found that running a humidifier in our bedrooms during the fall and winter months helps…
Health & Wellness
The year before I got pregnant with my daughter I was working out a lot. I played tennis and golf, I was going to pilates regularly and doing weight training with a personal trainer at the gym and hitting…
Meditation is the Best Cure All Out There, Ask Suze Yalof Schwartz Why
A few years ago we asked Suze Yalof Schwartz to speak at one of our local events, to share the healing powers of meditation with our busy moms. It was a small gathering at Cardio Barre in Venice and…
Safer Baby Powders that Get Wet Sand Off Hands and Bodies at the Beach
We recently shared one of Awestruck’s videos, “Almost Perfect Beach Hacks” and followed-up with a day at the beach ourselves. We tried out several of the recommended hacks including using baby powder to get sand off of wet hands…
Fitness Expert Tips to Curb Calories without Sacrificing Holiday Taste
As the weather gets cooler and the holidays are upon us, Angie Stewart Goka says this is the perfect time to break out those favorite family recipes and exercise routines—only this time, give them a makeover! It is possible…
Do you know what you should do when your kid gets stung by a bee? We recently asked that question in a collaboration we did with ModernMom and the great folks Nexcare™ Brand from 3M. The video below shows how…
#BusyParentApps Bring the Workouts to You with LA’s Best Personal Trainers via New App FitSpot
You’ve seen countless ads on tv and flipped past them in magazines talking about making working out convenient with “20 Minute Abs” and “Workout at Your Desk” gimmicks to get you moving in shorter spurts. Anything to try and…
#BusyParentApps Housecall Doctors Are Not a Thing of the Past. Check out this New App Called Heal!
It’s happened to all of us, its late on a Saturday afternoon, our pediatrician’s office is now closed and our child is just starting to show signs of an ear infection. You know all the symptoms – fever, tugging…
What goes in your grocery cart eventually goes inside your body. Before making your next trip to the market, refresh your list to include nourishing foods so your kitchen is stocked for success! 1. Shop Fresh Go directly to…
5 Ways to Protect Women from Heart Disease, Our Nation’s #1 killer
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined? Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. Shocking to most…
Children with wheezing, reactive airways, asthma, bronchospasm, or difficulty breathing are often prescribed a metered dose inhaler with a spacer device. There are different kinds of metered dose inhalers (“MDI”): A “rescue inhaler” contains Albuterol or Levalbuterol, which opens up the lungs and reduces…
So you’re gearing up for Thanksgiving, the time when supermarkets practically—and sometimes, literally—give away turkeys in order to get you to shop in their stores. And unless you’re preparing for a vegan holiday meal, you’ll need to get your poultry…