Our bodies are naturally alert at picking up on what it is sensitive to and not. When we are allergic to something, be it a chemical, microbe, inhalant or food, our skin, sinuses, lungs and gut identifies it as an intruder, and our immune system reacts to help remove the offending agent. Allergies will sometimes […]
Admit it, we all love jumping up and down. Be it on the ground, a bed, or a moon bounce at a party, there is no denying the fun of bouncing, which actually has many health benefits. When used as a form of exercise, the act of bouncing is called rebounding and is usually done […]
Los Angeles is ever the hub of activity, and we are all guilty of letting a little peace and relaxation escape us. When it is your time to drive to a scenic environment and just relax, I am sure you often think of places on the outskirts of the big city, like the beach or […]
I am not a big fan of alcohol, and I do not recommend drinking daily, but if you do have a light alcoholic drink once in a while, I would suggest drinking organic wine. Like all other organic products, organic wine is fermented with chemical and pesticide-free grapes from unpolluted soil. While organic alcohol may […]
Many different cultures around the world use sauna therapy but the origin of saunas goes to the Finnish. The Finnish made the first saunas in large pits with heated rocks that were doused with water to produce steam, creating an atmosphere of both relaxation and worship. Nowadays we frequent saunas mainly in gyms or at spas, but […]
Here comes the sun! The Beatles put it beautifully, and Los Angeles will now be bathed in sunshine for a while after what seemed to be a never-ending downpour. Although the sun may feel amazing right now, it is still important to exercise caution when you are exposed to it for any length of time. […]
The calf muscle consists of two muscles, the larger of the two is the gastrocnemius which extends from the back of the knee joint all the way down to the feet. Right under the gastrocnemius is the soleus muscle, which is a smaller muscle that starts from the lower leg and joins the Achilles tendon […]
Have you made your New Year resolutions this year? If so, 75% of us will not be able to follow through with our goal after the first month. It requires focus and dedication, two things that do not come easily in the daily humdrum of work, school, and home life. With the tools of ritual […]
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is an absolute gem in my book of places to visit. Museums are not for everyone, but the Natural History Museum is just too great of a place to pass up. I used to take my son there regularly when he was younger, and each time I go it is […]
There are few grocery stores in Los Angeles that live up to my expectations with regard to food quality, eco-focus, and integrity, but one I can firmly stand behind is Whole Foods Market. Their Venice location neighbors Santa Monica and is only a short drive from the infamous Venice boardwalk. It is a unique market […]
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