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Have Covid? Here’s What to Eat and What to Avoid

With COVID-19 cases resurging throughout the nation, many of us are home sick and thinking the same thing: what can I eat or drink to feel any better? While no tasty snack can cure Covid, the key to some relief might already be in your pantry at home. According to clinical professor and immunology expert, Dr. Bob Lahita, here are the best food and drink recommendations:

Doctors on Improving Women's Health During Stay-at-Home

National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16th) is a national effort to raise awareness for easy and manageable steps that women can take to incorporate healthy changes in their lives. Now, more than ever, it’s vital for women to be informed of ways that they can improve their quality of their lives. Nationally acclaimed health experts provide tips for women to address common issues they often ignore.

Self-Care Starts With Self-Worth: Simple Steps to Overcome Pandemic Depression

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Americans are struggling with loneliness, stress, and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can nourish and strengthen your short- and long-term health with personal care and preventative health measures that are easily applicable to your daily life with these simple steps.

Eat This "Love Diet" For a Sexy Valentine's Day

As we approach Valentine’s Day, wouldn’t it be nice to know how to turn up the “heat” and make our partner’s passions go into overdrive?  One way to get those juices flowing is to use an aphrodisiac, which can be any food or drink that increases libido when consumed. Aphrodisiacs are distinct from substances that address fertility issues such as impotence or sexual dysfunction.  From the Greek word aphrodisiac, or "pertaining to Aphrodite,” the idea comes from the goddess of love. But really, is the notion of using an aphrodisiac a bit too silly to make the bedroom pop?

Skincare Benefits From Leftover Halloween Pumpkins

As a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields, Dr. Gretchen Frieling suggests that instead of throwing out the pumpkins you used for decorative functions, you can reuse them for various beauty and health purposes. “Pumpkin is a great way to incorporate more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E as well as essential fatty acids that help reduce markers of aging while also moisturizing the skin.”

OC Eats: Santa Ana's Favorite Sushi Bar

Every neighborhood has that friendly spot where everyone goes for a hot meal, cold drink and some neighborly joshing. In Santa Ana, California, a new fusion sushi bar has taken over as the community’s favorite with their own fearless take on traditional sushi and daring flavors. At this “Cheers” of sushi restaurants, everybody knows your name and soon enough you'll surely know theirs.

Tighten & Firm Skin With These Collagen-Rich Food

Your skin is the largest organ of your body and can be the first place to show signs of aging. Meanwhile, collagen is a primary protein in the skin. When it comes to maintaining youthfulness and firmness and preventing premature aging, prioritize collagen maintenance, repair, and production. 

Here’s the list of food to increase collagen production and defy aging.