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  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] When I was a kid I remember having round after round of strep throat and ear infections. Followed up promptly with dozens (if not hundreds!) of rounds of antibiotics by age 5. Strep throat is a common childhood illness that can be rough on kids — (and mamas, too!). Now that […]

Waking up to the shrill beeping of an alarm has been the norm for many years. However, there is an alternative. Natural alarm clocks or wake-up lights can mimic the natural rhythm of the sun. They gradually promote wakefulness with soft, simulated morning light. Here’s how these devices can foster a more balanced and refreshed […]

The America’s Finest City Half Marathon was canceled due to a weather event that’s completely unheard of in California. Here’s what I ran instead… I was registered to run the America’s Finest City Half Marathon in San Diego, California this weekend. I was excited about it for several reasons including but not limited to: half […]

Have you ever rushed through the morning getting ready to go somewhere only to discover you can’t find the car keys? Our ability to remember, recall, and learn new information is important for daily life. Unfortunately, we may start noticing little changes as we get older. But thankfully there are plenty of ways to keep […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Fun fact: I have a whole basket of mushroom coffees and drinks on my coffee bar. One of the powerhouse mushrooms you’ll find in there is maitake. This humble mushroom is also called “hen of the woods.” Its overlapping fronds resemble the feathers of a nesting hen, hence the name. Over […]

For many people, January is when we make New Year’s resolutions, setting high goals to better ourselves. The resolutions run a wide array of topics but include everything from losing weight to increasing our regular exercise to changing our eating habits. But sadly, about 80% of people ditch their resolutions by February. Instead, adopting simple, […]

Hey runners!  Ready for a peek into my latest week of half marathon training? It’s been a mix of pushing myself and giving my body the TLC it deserves. Here’s an update on the the ups, downs, and everything in between from my training plan for the upcoming Run Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon […]

Improving fiber intake should be a top priority for many of us. But fiber doesn’t need to be a stir-in fiber supplement from the local drugstore. Many of the healthiest diets naturally include fiber – except the carnivore diet, of course. It’s just a matter of knowing which foods are high in fiber and when […]

Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and set some goals that go beyond chasing those race Personal Records (PRs)? While aiming for faster times is exhilarating, there’s a whole world of running achievements waiting for you that don’t involve the ticking of a stopwatch. Join us as we explore 10 exciting running […]

As moms, we focus a lot on births, but death isn’t something we talk a lot about. It’s not like we share death stories over coffee like we do our birth stories. And we certainly don’t talk about whether we want a traditional vs. green burial at playdates! I recently shared that this past year […]