Getting Your Ears Professionally Cleaned
Sometimes, a thirty-minute ear cleaning can offer you incredible relaxation and enjoyment.
Browsing: Health
Talk to Kids About: Sandstorms
At first, it looked like just another “bad air day,” as I tell my kids. Then my oldest noticed that the air is yellow, and that’s how we clued into our first sandstorm.
Building Body Image – It Starts Earlier Then You Think
We are all flooded with messages about the person we are supposed to be. The clothes we are supposed to wear, how our body should look in those clothes and what products we need to transform into the most lovable version of ourselves are dictated to us by a million media sources. The negative stereo types and body shaming for profit are aimed at an adults wallet but our impressionable kids soak all of that “you are not good enough” messaging up too. Here are a few ways to help counteract all the noise and help your child build a positive self-image
A Skeptic’s Adventures in Acupuncture
Opening myself up to a traditional Chinese treatment might end up being one of the best health decisions I have ever made.
Gearing Up for Allergy Season
Pollen season is almost here. Dr. Sunny Kim from IMC has some tips to get those of us with seasonal allergies.
Women’s Month – Let’s Empower One Another
Forget the sexist BOGO cocktail deals for Women’s Day. This year, there’s a month-long workshop series that sends the right message.
Back to School, Back to Self: How Stay at Home Spouses Can Relax This Week
Now that school’s back, it’s tempting to turn right to our to-do lists or move directly to that corner of the house that’s been calling for a donation bin or deep cleaner. But today, the second day of school being back in session should be just for us.
The Legal Rights of a Working Mom
China’s employment laws are very protective of working parents. Know your rights before agreeing to any demands from HR.
Seeing Beyond the Surface: A History of Blind Massage in Beijing
If you have spent any time in Beijing or other cities in China, you probably noticed buildings advertising “blind massage” (盲人按摩, mángrén ànmó), and wondered a) why there are so many, and b) if the people giving the massages are actually blind. It turns out that in the latter half of the 20th century, massage became a preferred profession for people with limited vision.
Take Care of Your Ladies: Breast Cancer Prevention News
Now we all know how difficult it is for mothers to make time in their busy lives for their own health check-ups, but luckily the basic check for breast cancer can be done in your own home, and with no special equipment.