Health

For Kids Who Are Difficult Dental Patients

March 21, 2012
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We have a brilliant pediatric dentist here in San Diego. However, there wasn’t enough gentle coaxing and reasoning to get La Jolla Girl to accept X-rays at her last appointment. It wasn’t mandatory, but they insist it needs to be done at her next appointment, which is right around the corner.

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San Diego: I Have A Dentist For You

March 1, 2012
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How many of you like going to the dentist? How many of you loathe going to the dentist? Either way, it is one of life’s necessities and we probably all agree that finding a dental practice that we click with makes all the difference in the world. I had the opportunity to have my routine check-up done at the very friendly office of Chris Wood DDS in La Jolla in anticipation of his Deal Me [...]

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Birchbox: Try Before You Buy Beauty Products Delivered Monthly (GREAT Giveaway)

February 29, 2012
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I’m just going to say this is a very clever service and you’re going to want to enter this giveaway. No one likes to buy a full-sized bottle of a product only to kick it to the curb after deciding it’s not worthwhile. Birchbox can help avoid that.

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Be Beaming After This Organic Cleanse Developed By A San Diego Mom

November 10, 2011
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I have done several juice cleanses over the past year after feeling “bleh” due to the holidays, travel or what have you. I am a horrible dieter, but how I look and feel afterward is worth 3 days of juice. I’ve enjoyed both cleanses I’ve done, but Beaming is different. It’s organic, involves a salad I would order at a restaurant (hallelujah!), and the juices have more of a gourmet feel to them. It’s all [...]

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Murad Complete Skin Renewal Kit Giveaway – 30 Days of Anti-Aging

September 22, 2011
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I started using Murad around a decade ago. The first product I bought and still use is the Acne Spot Treatment, because it works.  However, I never bothered to learn what the skin care line is all about.  About Murad Murad products are based on The Science of Cellular Water™, which revolves around the skin’s ability to hold water within each cell. Murad’s supplements and skin care products focus on creating strong cells by making [...]

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10 Reasons Why You Should Drink Lemon Water in the Morning

January 11, 2011
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As you may know, I’m starting a BluePrintCleanse tomorrow morning. To prepare, BluePrintCleanse suggests that I drink lemon water first thing in the morning to kick start my digestive system. The water added to the lemon juice should be lukewarm, or as hot as I can tolerate. I decided to look into why this is recommended and after what I’ve learned, I’m thinking about making lemon water a regular habit.  Hot lemon water: 1. Boosts [...]

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