Like many children, when I was a child I was simply terrified of strangers. The waitress at the restaurant, the bus driver, but most especially my (very nice albeit scary to a child) pediatrician were mere monsters to me. I had such deep anxiety about strangers that I would become a turtle and retreat into…
Taking Care of You: Managing Hormones
how to manage hormones What is a hormonal imbalance? To understand what a hormonal imbalance is, lets refresh ourselves on hormones. Hormones are our body’s chemical messengers. These powerful chemicals are created in the endocrine glands and travel around in our bloodstream like a boss telling tissues and organs what to do. In fact, hormones…
Taking Care of You: Staying Well This Cold and Flu Season
We are Kaiser Permanente Orange County ambassadors, all opinions are our own. A Practical Guide For Parents When our kids are not feeling well it’s the worst. I personally feel so helpless when all I want to do is make my children feel better. Worse yet – God forbid I get sick because then the…
Taking Care of You: Managing Depression
I am a Kaiser Permanente Orange County Ambassador, all opinions are my own. Depression is an Illness Depression is an illness. Not an excuse, not a sign of weakness, not a passing fad and yes…it can affect anyone, anywhere at any time. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Dilek Avci of Kaiser…
Taking Care of You: Healthy Sleep Patterns
Good Night A good night’s sleep can make all the difference. Rest prepares our mind and bodies with the ability to handle whatever life has to throw at us. As parents, it’s even more important to be well rested. When I get a night full of good rest I am more capable of dealing with…
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