Holidays Are Here!
The holiday season is here! For many of us, it is a joyful time spent with family and friends. It seems a bit easier during this time of...
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Optimal Health SF
- Oct 2
- 3 min
Prepare for Cold & Flu Season
In the U.S., cold and flu season typically starts in October and peaks between December and February. On average, the season lasts about...
Optimal Health SF
- Sep 4
- 3 min
Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
Nutrition-packed apples may indeed help keep the doctor away! With the Fall season upon us, it is a wonderful time to enjoy eating lots...
Optimal Health SF
- Aug 21
- 2 min
To Ice or Not To Ice
Summer is here and on hot days, we reach for ice water, ice tea/coffee, ice cream and smoothies with lots of ice to cool us down, right?...
Optimal Health SF
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Summer Sun Safety Month
August is Summer Sun Safety Month! Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy being with friends and family. From swimming to...
Optimal Health SF
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Summer Health Starts With Water
Between 75 and 90 percent of the human body is made up of water. To stay healthy your skin needs moisture. Not drinking enough can lead...
Optimal Health SF
- Jun 19
- 3 min
Best Types of Exercise
Some of the best physical activities for your body don’t require a gym membership or ask you to get fit enough to run a marathon....
Optimal Health SF
- May 15
- 2 min
Yes, Allergies Are Getting Worse
If it feels like your runny nose and itchy, red eyes are getting worse each year because of seasonal allergies, you’re not imagining...
Optimal Health SF
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit!
Happy Chinese New Year! 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, starting from January 22, 2023 (Chinese New Year), and ending on February...
Optimal Health SF
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
Different Types of Rest
I recently watched a TED talk with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and really liked how she defined different types of rest. Here is my summary...
Optimal Health SF
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Foods To Feed Your Lungs
Taking care of your lungs has become more important than ever. A diet high in inflammatory foods, cigarette smoke and environmental...
Optimal Health SF
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Remember To Breathe
It might sound weird, but in today’s world, we often forget to breathe. Not just the type of breathing that we do automatically (and...
Optimal Health SF
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin spice dominates our autumn season, but there’s much more than lattes to this fruit – and yes, pumpkins are a fruit! Here are lots...
Optimal Health SF
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Foods Your Bladder Will Love
If you have a sensitive bladder, the key is to know which foods are more likely to irritate your bladder and which ones are more likely...
Optimal Health SF
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
What Are Pelvic Floor Exercises?
Pelvic floor exercises (aka Kegels) strengthen the muscles around your bladder, bottom, and vagina or penis. Strengthening your pelvic...
Optimal Health SF
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month, a perfect time to focus on taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Especially...
Optimal Health SF
- Jul 25, 2022
- 1 min
Acupressure for Bladder Issues
In Chinese medicine, the Urinary Bladder and Kidney meridians have several points in the foot. Acupressure may help some bladder...
Optimal Health SF
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
Cholesterol's Good Side
Cholesterol itself isn’t bad. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and digestive fluids. Cholesterol also helps...
Optimal Health SF
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Detox Your Home With Plants
There are a wide variety of toxic chemicals lurking in your home, and while you can take steps to minimize them, one the most prevalent...
Optimal Health SF
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
Acupuncture Really Works
I get asked all the time: “Does acupuncture really work?” Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine-based approach to treating a variety...
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