Whether a mother struggles with depression, a college student
suffers from anorexia, or an adolescent abuses alcohol, collateral
damage exists within nearly every family. Perhaps it’s a husband
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I’m sure many of you have heard my rants about the direction our
health care system is going. You’ve heard my concerns of the number
of children who are under-insured or who have no insurance ... Read More »
As it is almost cold and flu season once again, now is a good time
to pro-actively support the system that keeps us well and fights
the germs and flu bugs that cause cold and flu – our immune
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People cause intentional harm to their bodies for a myriad of
reasons. In general self-injury, also known as self-mutilation,
deliberate self-harm syndrome, self-cutting and self-wounding, is a
way ... Read More »
Although I would be the first to agree there is nothing more
rewarding than having a child, I must also share that those first
few months of a baby’s life can be the most exhausting,
frustrating, ... Read More »
Summer is probably my favorite season of all. Living in Southern
California means I don’t have to deal with any truly extreme
weather which I appreciate. Many of my friends who are transplants
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It was a beautiful weekend here in Los Angeles. The sun was out and
it was 75 degrees with a slight breeze near the beach. You would
think that since I live so close to such beauty that I get out
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The flowers are in bloom and Spring is in the air but so too is the
pollen. This is typically the time of year when people start to rub
their eyes and reach for the tissues for those runny noses.
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This morning I went to the market with my five month old twins.
This is one of my favorite nap-inducing activities for them! As I
was strolling down the aisles I came across the chocolate-- a whole
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