The question of male health in this country is a serious issue, especially in the month of Movember. There is an overall lack of awareness of men’s health conditions, particularly due to the fact that men traditionally do not discuss how they are feeling. Traditionally, fertility challenges focus on the female side of this issue. However in the past few years research revealed about 30-40% of these challenges are due to the male factor. While this indicates male partners should frequently get evaluated by a fertility specialist, there are a few basic questions to also consider.
Read MoreAcupuncture is not scary! But most people are held back from the many perks of acupuncture by a huge monster with many heads. The big scary monster is a fear of needles. The needle Hydra has many different fears. In this blog we hack through a few of these monster heads and work through some of your fears.
Read MoreWe recently had the chance to sit down with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jessica Claire, from the Los Angeles Area. In addition to her private practice, Jessica teaches prenatal breastfeeding classes at The Family Room and the Del Mar Birth Center, and also works as an inpatient, outpatient, and NICU Lactation Specialist at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. In our interview, Jessica gave us some great information about her field and some important questions for mothers-to-be to consider when looking for a lactation consultant.
Read MoreThe busy life you lead in a state of sleep deficit can be exhausting, but did you know it can prematurely age your skin? The dark circles under your eyes state the obvious when it comes to a lackluster complexion however sleep deprivation can also make the skin puffy, and increases age spots.
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