About us

Started by private citizens who believe that everyone should have the right to take showers, Lava Mae seeks to reach those who lack these necessities.

We turn retired public transportation buses into bathrooms because we believe that for the thousands of men, women and children living on our streets, a shower can be the first step towards change.

Our partners

Our mission

To deliver dignity(尊严)and unlock opportunity for the homeless—one mobile shower at a time. Fundamental to this mission are three beliefs: First, everyone has the right to be clean. Second, those experiencing homelessness can’t access jobs and housing or maintain health and happiness if they can’t get clean. Third, with hygiene(卫生)comes dignity; with dignity, opportunity.

Our schedule

Wednesdays: 9:30am~12pm;YWAM in the Tenderloin; 344 Ellis St. between Taylor and Jones.

Thursdays: 9:30 am~3:30pm; API Wellness in the Tenderloin;730 Polk St. near Ellis St.

Fridays: 9:30 am~2:30 pm; YWAM in the Tenderloin; 344 Ellis St. between Taylor and Jones.

Saturdays: 7:00 am~1:00 pm; Mission Neighborhood Resource Center; 16th St. and Capp St.

Surprising Health Benefits of Staying Hydrated( 保湿)

How much water you need to consume on a daily basis depends on several factors, including your weight, the climate where you live and how often you exercise. The clearest sign that you’re adequately hydrated is transparent yellow or pale urine(尿液).【小题1】 The basic amount of water we need a day is eight 250-millilitre glasses and you should drink no less than that. If you are properly staying hydrated, these four positive health results should follow.

Give you more energy and strength

【小题2】Water helps your muscles maintain the right balance of electrolytes to function properly. Without water, you’re easier to get cramp(痉),and research suggests that even low levels of dehydration may ruin your physical performance when exercising.

【小题3】

A 2016 study from the University of Illinois involving more than 18,000 adults found that when people increased their daily water intake by 250 to 750 milliliters, they consumed as many as 205 fewer calories a day. Drinking more water will help with overeating.

Improve your memory

【小题4】According to a 2003 review published in the journal Nutrients, studies have consistently found that memory and attention improve in children after they take a drink of water.

Help you fight a cold

There’s a reason your doctor tells you to drink more when you’re getting sick. 【小题5】

“Tech neck” happens when a person leans forward with their head tilted(倾斜)down to look at their phone, laptop, or keyboard. This position causes tension in the back and neck, which more and more people are experiencing nowadays.【小题1】Here are some ways to prevent tech neck, according to the experts.

Check the position of your body. “Most people lean over their desk to type, and this, to me, is the main cause of tech neck,” Dr. Matthew Cooper, CEO of USA Sports Therapy, told Healthline. To keep yourself from leaning forward, Cooper recommends your shoulders rest at the back of your chair while you’re sitting.【小题2】Do neck exercises. Exercises are a must for anyone who spends the majority of their workday at a computer.【小题3】For example, tilt your head to the right. Bring your ear close to the shoulder. Hold for 20 seconds. Bring your head back to center, and then tilt it to the left, again holding for 20 seconds. Repeat 3—5 times on each side.

【小题4】Try to get up and walk around at least once an hour, leaving your phone on the desk. Frequent movement is very beneficial for the body. It keeps blood flowing and prevents muscles and joints from getting stiff.

Make your workstation helpful for proper position of your body. Use a desk and ergonomic(人体工程学)chair. 【小题5】Your neck and back will thank you. Make sure you are sitting in a pleasurable seat, and that the computer is at eye level.

In order to avoid ‘‘Tech neck”, let’s practice these healthy habits every day!