San Franciscans are fortunate to have an abundance of food grown or raised within a small radius of where we live. This also provides ample opportunities to incorporate these food ... Read More
If you go to any gym, you’re sure to encounter Pilates classes. And at many, including the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCC), you’ll find both Pilates mat ... Read More
We hear a lot of back and forth these days about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — aka the federal health reform law — but not much about how it affects people with Medic... Read More
Father’s day is Sunday, June 17 — just a few weeks away. It always comes at a crazy time of year when school is ending and summer routines are starting. I feel lucky th... Read More
Lice. Just the thought makes me itch. Hearing parents with young children talk about them, I thought that experience would be one of my worst nightmares. When my daughter started k... Read More
As of July 2011 all single-family homes that have a fossil fuel source or an attached garage must have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector. All other dwelling units, like apartment bui... Read More
Over the past few years, acupuncture has seen a surge in popularity and social acceptance. Actress Drew Barrymore recently talked about what her acupuncturist told her about her to... Read More
It is very rare to find a children’s book that has a message equally as strong for the child and the parent. The book is A Moment of Quiet is Nothing to Fear, written by Chri... Read More
During tough economic times, color trends in the world of fashion and home accessories tend to reflect the somber mood of the nation with neutral hues such as grays, blacks, and be... Read More
When you hear friends talk about working out with a personal trainer, do you think, what a waste of money — I can exercise on my own? Or are you intrigued but not sure you ac... Read More
Even if we are fortunate to have robust rains in March, the lack of rain and snow that dominated our winter months will leave us playing catch up to reach average rainfall totals. ... Read More
You may have passed them by the Lyon Street stairs or at Baker Beach. People strapped into some kind of a harness that’s hitched to a pole, pulling with all their might. Craz... Read More
Choosing the right pair of sunglasses requires more knowledge than any other accessory. In addition to medical and technical considerations, there is also a fashion consideration. ... Read More
It is no secret how important literacy is to a child’s future. What many people do not know, however, is that there are a large number of elementary school students in the Un... Read More
It is hard to believe it’s not even spring yet and the buzz has already started about summer camp. The flyers have started coming in the mail, e-mails with summer camp inform... Read More