Happy Friday Mujeres!

Are you ready to talk skincare health?! Yes!

Well good, this week, we have another great guest on the podcast to gives us knowledge and education about Skincare health. Kim Tran, founder of Rind Skin, Sculpt by Rind, and Touch craft- a family of brands redefining the art and business of holistic care. Kim is a generator by Human Design, and she leads through response, refinement, and alignment.

 Through touch craft, Kim mentor's practitioners and founders to build from satisfaction rather than strain. Proof that slow, steady mastery creates lasting impact. Kim is a true believer that skincare health is applicable to all woman regardless of age. So, before you jump into the podcast episode, I wanted to give you some useful tips I learned from Kim who is a very knowledgeable esthetician. 

To maintain healthy skin, consider a few essential tips:

1. Use Sunscreen daily: protect your skin against UV damage with broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher. 

2. Incorporate Antioxidants: Use serums with Vitamin C and E to combat free radicals 

3. Hydrate your Skin: By drinking water, but also by using water-based skin care products that helps hydrated the skin on the top surface layer. 

4. Moisturize Effectively: Select a rich moisturizer to combat skin dryness and improve elasticity

5. Prioritize Sleep: Aim for at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep (I think we all have a working progress in this area).

Okay now that you read few tips for skincare health, let's tune into today's podcast episode with Kim. 

To learn more about Kim skincare services she provides in San Diego. See the following website below: 

Webiste: Rindskin

 Happy Wednesday Mujeres!

The moment has finally come to have another wellness expert to discuss an important topic relating to uterine fibroid health. According to women's health gov, "About 20 to 80 percent of women develop fibroids by the time they reach age 50s. Not all women with fibroids have symptoms. Women who do have symptoms often find fibroids hard to live with." You may be wondering at this point, what determines a woman to be at risk for developing fibroids? and that is absolutely a great question!

Join Dr. Eric Hardee and I as we have a discussion on women's health conditions relating to uterine fibroids. Dr. Eric Hardee is a board-certified vascular interventional radiologist and co-founder of Texas Endovascular, with nearly 30 years of experience treating a broad range of vascular and embolization condition using advance, minimal invasive techniques. 

With a strong background in both military and civilian medicine, Dr. Hardee has dedicated his career to helping patients regain comfort, mobility, and confidence without major surgery. His expertise includes span vein and artery disorders, including varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and peripheral artery disease (PAD) as well as embolization treatment for conditions such as uterine fibroids. Known his compassionate, educational approach, Dr. Hardee takes time to ensure every patient understands their condition and treatment options. His care philosophy is rooted in precision, trust, and innovation, helping each patient achieve lasting relief and better quality of life.

Tune in today's podcast episode as we have a delightful and educative conversation about uterine fibroid health in women and treatment option with Texas Endovascular: Fibroid Treatment Cener in Houston.

I am glad there are medical providers like Dr. Eric Hardee who has advocated for the uterine fibroid embolization procedure to be covered by insurances as this help many women regain their life back! 

Resources: 

1. Fibroid Treatment Center in Houston & Dallas | Texas Endovascular

2. Types of fibroids

3. Fibroids symptoms

Reference:

womenshealthgov

Remember: "Everyone' experience with fibroids is different. That's why it's crucial to consult a qualified fibroid doctor for a precise diagnosis and the right treatment for your uterine fibroids."-Texas Endovascular 

 Happy Wednesday Night Mujeres!

I am happy to announce that I am slowly coming back to podcasting after being gone for more than 3 years. I know most of you thought... what the heck happened?! Well to say the least, I went through a major transition in my life where I needed to step away from Saludable Latina to focus on my healing journey. Tune into tonight's new episode for 2026 as I felt good being behind the mic. 

Although I don't share everything all at once, I feel that I will share my personal life experiences with my community in increments. I would however, like to thank you for sticking around when things went silent and giving me space to heal mentally, physically, and spiritually. This stage of my life was not easy at all, but I was able to navigate and manage hard circumstances that has taught me some valuable lessons.

I am looking forward to creating new initiatives for Saludable Latina and am happy to say I have started March on the right note by connecting with wellness experts. I look forward to sharing the first podcast guest in April that address different areas in women's health. 

Happy March Mujeres!

I am happy to share with y'all some great moments from She Media: Whole Health Life SXSW (South by Southwest). She media returned to Austin, Texas and coordinated amazing panel speakers to address the science of women's health and longevity. And so, I was very excited to be back in Austin for two reasons, one to be part of the experience with She Media and two to spend some quality time with my sister (which I never get to do, since I am in San Diego). 

She Media definitely brought their A game to Austin to coordinate some amazing panel speakers with professionals, innovators, and change makers. Panel topics ranged from: physical health, nutrition, sexual health, mental health, holistic health, parenting, science, and much more. Every session was packed with valuable insight, awareness, and advocacy. Most of all supporting women's health initiatives (which you all know I am passionate about). 

Writing Thank you notes to our dedicated oncologist providers. 

  A little sight-seeing during the break session. I definitely enjoyed the March weather in Austin. 

Listening to a cancer survivor and her journey to healing. 

This Time, It's Personal Panel: The future of Health 

Owning My Health: From Dismissed to Diagnose 

Muscle Health 

The Architecture of Wellness:

Designing Daily Rituals 

Enjoying another little break outdoors. 

After having an opportunity to plug back in the wellness space, this is why Saludable Latina exist and the reason why I keep going! Thank you Austin, Texas. 

While everyone was busy buying candy and flowers for Valentine's Day, I was ready for a small weekend gateway with my family to Sedona, Arizona. The Sedona location has been on my bucket list since I was a teenage girl, but I never really knew when I would get the opportunity to visit. Until most recently in the month of February, I decided I needed to plan more time off work in 2026.

 I realized now that I am one year wiser and a single mother. I can't buy back time, so I needed to value the 100 hours of saved PTO that I have and be okay with taking time of work to prevent burn out, center my nervous system, distress, and spend quality time with my son. Balancing life is not easy, but like anyone else I deserve much needed time off to be present in life. 

So, I packed our bags and headed to Sedona, Arizona. Sedona offers a unique blend of natural red rock formations trails that are endless possibilities for hiking explorations. I wanted to go off the rail and wander deeper, but I had to keep smaller trails in mind for my little one and my senior parents, so I look forward to returning someday to explore the forest, rivers, and canyons on a deeper level. 

Benefits of Sedona during February:

• Desert Environment
• Sunshine and Enjoyable weather 
• Escape from City Life 
• Privacy and Peace
• Fresh Air and Natural Rock Energy 

 In the month of February, there is no greater feeling than sharing love, but keep in mind there are many people who recently ended a situationship, relationship, or marriage. For this exact reason, SELF LOVE is an important chapter to pause and think about all the ways we can show up for ourselves. 

So, what is Self-Love?  

Well for starters, Self-love can have many different meanings to individuals, but some may define it as a deep psychological concept of self-worth.  I believe the true intention behind self-love revolves around self-compassion.  Where one truly shows up for themselves when no one else is around and discovers supporting their own needs and wants while honoring their limitations. It's also about exploring emotions in different areas of life to create awareness and find different coping mechanism activities. 

Below are a couple tips to practice Self-Love:

1. Daily Gratitude: Appreciate what you already have. Despite the bad things that might be happening, gratitude can shift your focus by minimizing negative thoughts. 

2. Let go of toxic people:  if you have family, friends or peers who are constantly negative and bringing you down it's okay to set limitations and create healthy boundaries, so you can focus on quality energy exchange. 

3. Forgive yourself for wanting to please everyone:  It's not your responsibility, instead focus on filling that self-love energy to replenish your needs and wants.  

4. Manage Stress: treat yourself with kindness and understanding. Trying to meet everyone's expectations at work, home and family can feel overwhelming. Take a step to slow things down and do mini coping exercises to help you get through the day. 

5. Embrace your strengths:  We all have strengths tied to hidden talents such as creators, artist, cooking, and more. Identify what is your hidden talent as it will improve your confidence. 

Remember Self Love is always about being compassionate to yourself in life, health, and relationships. Don't know where to start, below is a self-paced workbook that can help start that journey. 

Resources:

The Self-Love Workbook: A Life-Changing Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Recognize Your Worth and Find Genuine

This year's flu virus really got children and adults really sick to the point that symptoms are lasting more than 2 to 3 weeks.  Although, we are familiar with the main flu symptoms such as sneezing, dry cough, chills, and body aches, other symptoms on the horizon were extreme fatigue, nausea, headaches, and fevers. It almost sounds like this flu virus decided to merge with Covid which made the symptoms last weeks versus days. At least that how it felt for some people including myself! 

Like most parents, my son experienced a dry cough that later merge into active flu symptoms. He experienced body aches with rising body temperatures. One of the most important things to observe in a child is to prevent high peaking fevers that can lead to further health complications. So, as a parent it is very important to have a thermometer device at home to check for body temperature updates. If your child gets a fever between 100°F to 104°F call the child's primary care doctor and also request to speak to a nurse to discuss health updates. 

According to Medlifeguide, Common Flu Symptoms in 2026:

How Flu Spreads

Primary Transmission Routes

• Respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing
• close person to person contact
• Contact with contaminated surfaces followed by mucosal exposure

• Core Symptoms 
• Sudden fever (often 100°F–104°F)
• Chills and sweating 
• Dry and productive cough
• Sore throat
• Runny nose or stuffy nose
• Severe fatigue 
• Muscle and joint pain
• headache 

As a mother there were several things I had to do for my son during his illness: change him to cool clothing only, prevent using heavy blankets, and change the room temperature. Other items to have ready were homemade chicken and lentil soup, clear liquids to prevent dehydration, light snacks, maty's chest rub, raw honey, zarbees children cough syrup (made with ingredients such as honey, elderberry, and ivy leaf). During a child's illness phase, it is most likely the parent will also get sick, so be ready to have necessary items to help treat symptoms and rest. (Which I know as a parent is almost nearly impossible, but if your child takes a nap, so should you.) 

As my son's fever and body aches got better, one persistent symptom that lingered was his cough that lasted at least 2-3 weeks which was then was followed up by a pediatrician visit to check if his lungs were okay and make sure there were no other underlying issues going on.  

Luckily my son and I recovered and were able to get back to our regular schedules. Below I have shared some helpful items to keep around your home, but you can always research for alternative products that might be more suitable to your needs. sd

1. Have a thermometer at home and one that I really like is the Kinsa Quick Care. This thermometer is a personalized one based on age, fever and symptoms. Plus, I like that it connects and records data into the phone app to check illness timelines

2. Maty's Vapor Rub for Adults and Kids is a wellness product free petroleum 

3. lolleez-children-s-organic-throat-soothing-pops-watermelon-strawberry-orange-mango is a great way to alleviate sore throat symptoms in little ones especially if you have a hard time with liquid medication (consult with your primary doctor if concerns with ingredients) 

4. Rest, Sleep, and Stay Indoors. Prevent taking your little ones outdoors or to indoor playgrounds. It's best to recover then relapsing and help prevent spreading germs. 

Once you both heal and feel better get back to your regular schedule. Your body and mind will thank you for taking time to rest, heal, and recover. 

Hola Chicas and Happy New Year! I am making a slow comeback, so I would like to start off the new year by sharing some helpful information about how to achieve healthy coparenting. Since, I found myself navigating this area of my life for the past three years and I know there are many women passing through this phase in their life, so I wanted to share something that was valuable to me. 

So here it goes, short, simply, and informative. 

Healthy coparenting is achievable in every person's life as long as the parent has healed their mental, emotional, and physical pain. The most common emotional pain to heal from is the end of a relationship and/or marriage along with the family unit that did not come into fruition.  When that part is healed along with other areas in your life, then the parent can begin to slowly coexist in harmony to raise a child in two loving environments. 

This process can take time for every individual as the timeline and situations can vary, but respectful communication among two parents is a key factor to success. Using an empathetic and professional tone will help the parents understand schedules and make decisions with education, healthcare, discipline, extracurricular activities, birthdays, holidays and more. 

Below I share 10 tips that have helped me in the process

Every shared tip above had a journey of self-discovery with what no longer is and what was going to shape the present. So, it's vital that every single mother acknowledges each stage.

Remember, healthy coparenting takes time, but when you work in unison and prioritize the child's needs and wellbeing; then parents can create a nurturing environment that will benefit the development of the child. Below are some helpful tools and resources to help navigate this next chapter of your life as well as if it becomes difficult to achieve a mutual ground. 

1. The Five Phases Of Divorce Grief

2. Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women

3. Talking Parents

4. Our Family Wizard

Buddha once said, " Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care."

This past few months I have been able to continue to connect with individuals who are not physically active, even when asked the simple question, Do you stretch? The answer always  seem to be, I am too busy? It's no wonder that many people don't include some form of physical activity into their daily routine, but I also believe many individual are in pre-contemplation stages of changes because of habits in their daily routine and/or environment. 

Stretching is a stress relieving activity, you feel it immediately in your muscles, ligaments, and joints. It's an activity that can help reduce headaches, assist in posture, and help reduce body ache and pain. Stretching allows for the body to be flexible to prevent future pain. So of course we don't feel much pain in our Teens and early 20's if you are healthy, but once you reach 30's 40's, and 50's your body naturally goes through changes because of age and health. So, its good timing to evaluate if you can benefit from daily stretch exercise routines. 

Start planning to include stretching during am or pm for about 10 minutes and you can increase time as you go. If you have an injury or illness that prohibits this daily practice check in with your provider to see what your limits are before beginning. If your healthy and good to go think about what stretch exercises you may wan to include.

The following are different stretch exercises : 

Back stretch

Arm Stretch (Tricep)

Hamstring Stretch 

 Knee to Chest Stretch

These are just a few examples you can find on the internet, but there are many more you can find. If you do include stretching, listen to your body. If something hurts STOP! because stretching can be uncomfortable, but it should never be painful. If there is persistent pain, you might want to get evaluated in case there is an underlying condition. I hope you get inspire and motivate to keep your body healthy and flexible. 

 Happy Sunday Mujeres! 

Whether you are getting ready to have a chill Sunday at your home or go out in the community with family and friends. I want you to keep one thing in mind and ask yourself, when the last time you prioritize gentle movement for your body? I am referring to exercise such as: yoga, weightlifting, Pilates, walking, running, stretching or dancing proactively. The reason we should all be thinking about this is because our bodies crave proactive movement. 

If you're laughing and responded Never...It's time to start thinking about why you should and the benefits. As women we go through many health transitions with our mind, body, and soul and this means energy has to flow to find harmony. Movement helps increase the amount of oxygen and nutrients to the body which means increasing levels of good energy. And seriously, who doesn't want good energy?! 

Here are a couple benefits of Daily Movement:

1. Mood 
2. Energy
3. Weight Management
4. Good Sleep
5. Self-Confidence
6. Less Stagnation and friction in the muscles and bones 
7. Overall Good Health

To get some motivation going find a good space in your home or outdoors to set up an exercise corner. I found a particular area in my bedroom corner next to a mirror and plant where I've added a small free weight bracket, so I can easily engage in a 30-minute workout at home. 

 Remember, you don't have to spend a couple hundred dollars if you already have existing equipment. Grab what you already have and create a wellness corner or simply grab your walking or running shoes and head outdoors. Being outdoors is natural medicine, so walk or run around your neighborhood, community park, or hike trails. Motivation starts with actionable steps, so what step will you take? 

Happy Hump Day Mujeres! I am here at home recovering from a bad cold after catching my son's daycare cuddies! Yup, my little nugget has started daycare and unfortunately he was slammed with a really bad cold and cough the first week that then turn into a mild fever with an ear infection. He just couldn't catch a break and since I had to take care of him of course I was bound to catch the cuddies which has prolonged recovery time

To say the least, I am use to recovering in 2-3 days top, but this cold was definitely a brutal one for my son and I. So, it got me thinking how to share a couple tips and pointers to help other moms and woman recover from a really bad cold.

1. Recover: If you are a working mom (like myself) it's important to not push your body. You have to take some days of work to help Rest and Recover. I know this can be overwhelming as we watch our accruals deplete because you also want to take vacation time, but if your company has sick time (use it) if not use your PTO and then ESI can kick in. I wanted to preserve my hours as much as possible because I also need vacation time while also thinking about my son's future doctor's appointment and/or if he gets sick again. (It's not easy to watch your hard couple hours deplete so quickly, but your health does come first) 

2. Hydration: Your body is going to need to stay hydrated during your sick days because you will feel your body and joints ache. Staying hydrated can help the body expel the funky stuff out, but also keep your immune and organ system going. Trust me you do not want to experience dehydration because then your muscles will start cramping and twitching. This is also a good time to check your water and electrolyte supply. If your low, make a run to the store, so you have easy access at home to fill up your water bottle and zippy cups for you little ones. 

5. Medication: If your cold symptoms get worse and linger with new symptoms such as sinus infection, cough with trouble breathing, fever, and/or ear infection don't hesitate to make an appointment with your primary doctor or call the nurses line to evaluate your symptoms. Once you place the call the RN will inform you which express clinic is closest to you for a same day evaluation because you might needs medication such as antibiotics to help treat symptoms. Since, I took care of my son during his really bad sick days, I ended up catching an ear infection plus cellulitis of the eye due to the heavy sinus congestion. And was fortunate enough to go to the Pediatric and Adult Clinic to be evaluated and get a prescription for both of us.  The cold can be cruel because it can start with one symptom and build up from there. 

6. Nourishment: During your sick days you won't have much of an appetite, but it's important to eat because your body needs the nutrients for recovery. This is the time to focus on hot foods such as soups, broth, tea, and water intake. You might now have the energy to cook, but when your a mom, you find yourself cooking to help the little ones get better, plus  home cooked meals will help with your recovery time. Remember eating is a major form of self care during sick days.  

7. Stretch/Breathwork: Stretching is vital to help keep body flexible because you notice when your ill you go into fetal position when sleeping and/or when sitting your slouching keeping muscles and ligaments shorten and cramped causing body to ache more. It's important to include a morning stretch or night time stretch to help body reduce stress and anxiety when ill. Breathwork is also helpful to help keep pulmonary diaphragm active and increase oxygen flow throughout the body to help increase relaxation and reduce stagnation. A combination of both will help the body expel the bad energy that comes with illness. 

 8. Sleep: Feeling well rested during sick day is Vital! But it can be hard if your taking care of a little one who is also sick. Something I found helpful is to sleep when they sleep because you won't get that window back. So even though it was hard the first day, the second day become easier to take a nap when he has napping, but it's also helpful to go to bed early. Don't stay past 10pm scrolling through your phone and try to catch a Netflix episode because although it's tempting you will feel more restless the next day if the body is not resting. Sleeping will reduce your stress when feeling ill, improve energy, and help recover. Since being in my new place, I have decided to remove all electronics away from the bedroom. Sleep is important because without melatonin, you won't have sufficient rest which will make it harder to recover when feeling ill. 

Happy Wednesday Mujeres!

 Can you believe we are in the month of March already and heading into Spring with a couple of wellness goals in mind. I know at least for me, I have been integrating stretching into my night routine, so my body can distress, relax, but most of all improve my flexibility. 

Speaking of stretching, I recently had a conversation with Dr. Emma regarding preventive care and establishing healthy habits to make health transition for women's health easy for the mind and body. Allow me to introduce, Dr. Emma Wagner, a chiropractic practitioner located in San Clemente who specializes in chiropractic care, energy medicine, functional medicine, and nutritional coaching, all aimed at improving well-being and helping individuals lead healthier, more vibrant lives. Her holistic approach empower clients to unlock their bodies' healing potential and experience increased vitality and wellness

Join me in tonight's podcast episode as Dr. Emma and I discuss why preventive care is vital practice for women in general and how we can achieve connecting with practitioners who are offering different healing modalities to help navigate women achieve optimum health. 

Dr. Emma will be offering a giveaway to one lucky winner that will receive a free discovery vitality session, PEMF mat session, and a product as a giveaway package. Please make sure to follow Saludable Latina on Instagram, like Dr. Emma podcast post and tag one friend. The lucky winner will be announced, March 15th at 6pm pacific time. 

links and resources:

sanclementevitality.com

 If your a mom or soon to be expecting, then this blog post is just for you!

I was recently on Instagram thinking about what I would like to post for 2024 and I came across this great event happening next weekend known as the Wellness Weekend at Babylist Beverly Hills Showroom & Shop!  I was immediately drawn to the name because it had the word wellness and thought to myself this must be good. So, I clicked the link in the bio and read the following:

In the midst of life's hustle and bustle, we recognize the importance of finding balance, connection, and serenity. Join us at Babylist Beverly Hills Showroom & Shop for a laid-back and wellness-infused weekend on Saturday, 1/27, and Sunday, 1/28, as we usher in the New Year with positive energy and good intentions. Brought to you in partnership with ByHeart.

Doesn't the introduction make you more curious?!  If so, I encourage you to click the following link to find out more information about the event and Reserve your FREE ticket: wellness-weekend-at-babylist-beverly-hills-showroom. 

If you still haven't clicked the link.... below is a short summary by the event coordinator of what to anticipated the day of:

🧘 Bala Sessions: Begin your day with a sense of calmness and rejuvenation. In partnership with @Bala we will be offering two free classes (sign up here). A gentle 30-minute Yoga Flow followed by a grounding 15-minute Sound Bath, tailored to all experience levels.

🥕Juice Bar: Elevate your senses with a trip to our Juice Bar, where vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients come together to create a delightful experience.

🔮 Aura Photography: The colors of your Aura are unique and provide insights into your mind, body & spirit. Photos are printed onsite for you to take home

📸 360 Camera: Come try out our new 360 camera and discover a whole new way to capture and share every moment

🎨 Crafts: Engage your creative side at our friendship bracelet-making, where you and your family can participate in hands-on activities.

💆Massage and Earseeds: Whether you choose a massage to unwind or experience the gentle magic of earseeds, This is your sanctuary for well-deserved self-care. Join us for a moment of bliss and discover the incredible benefits of these wellness rituals. 

And so much more! 

I know many of you are wondering, where have I been and if I would ever write again or do another podcast?  The answer is Yes, I am gently returning back to create for my health blog. To be quite honest, I  thought after having my  baby, I would bounce right back and pick up where I left off, but life had other plans in stored for me that I was not expecting. Aside from finally becoming a mom to a beautiful handsome boy, there were two additional major  life transitions in my personal and professional career that made an impact on how things were going to be moving forward. 

I realized I was going to face new challenges, and I wasn't quite sure how I would navigate this part of my life, but I know I don't want to give up! So, here I am exploring life as a Single Mother while co-parenting and gently making decisions to be proactive again as I have so much to share in the wellness space from a new perspective.  l look forward to re-engaging with my readers and followers as I continue to work on a lot of personal, professional and creative goals. I look forward to re-engaging with the platform I've created to continue connecting women about their wellness journey because I know it has a purpose. 

I want to thank my supporters for hanging in there as my blog and podcast went dormant. And I look forward to re-connecting and returning back with new health and wellness initiatives. Stay tuned for 2024 amigas. 

And just like that we are close to the month February ending, but before we say goodbye. Let's talk Cardiovascular Health with Gabriela John. Gabriela is currently working for a non-profit as Health Educator for the WISEWOMAN program (well integrated screening and evaluation for women across the nation).  Gabriela previously worked in Mexico as Public Health Clinical Dietitian and had her own successful private practice for over 10 years. She graduated from the Universidad Autonoma and holds a Master's in Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion.  

We are very fortunate to have Gabriela as part of the WISEWOMAN team to help navigate women to take care of their heart health and understand and reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke by providing services to promote lasting heart healthy lifestyles. Tune into this week's episode as Gabriela and I have a talk about why women should be taking care of their Corazones!