by Valencia Medical Center | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Valencia Medical Center – Star Trek’s William Shatner Receives Stem Cell Treatment to Restore his Youth The 88-year-old actor known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on the popular cinema and television series Star Trek, William Shatner recently Tweeted,...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
How Exactly Does CoolSculpting Work? CoolSculpting is a non-invasive solution to unwanted excess fat. There are those of us who are unhappy with our figures, yet no matter how many hours we spend working out at the gym, slaving away at fitness, we just can’t seem to...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Varicose Veins Valley Vascular Associates More than 80 million people in the United States have problems with their veins, the vessels that return blood to the heart once it has circulated through the body. Many people suffering from venous disorders come to vascular...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Silver/Mercury Dental Amalgam Fillings Silver-colored fillings are mercury amalgam fillings, and each of these filings are approximately 50 percent mercury. A number of other countries have banned or limited their use, especially for pregnant women and children....
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Basics of Dental Implants A dental implant is a titanium “root” device used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns,...
by D. David Saadat | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Are You Suffering from Chronic Sinus Problems? We now have a simple solution called Balloon Sinuplasty. Chronic sinus pain and pressure is one of the most common problems affecting us. It is estimated that 37 million Americans suffer annually from sinusitis. Are you...
by Dr. Gilbert Snow | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Invisalign FAQ How many patients are being treated with Invisalign?More than 1,000,000 patients worldwide have been treated with Invisalign. The number of Invisalign smiles grows daily. At your next appointment, we can help answer any questions you might have, and get...
by Valencia Medical Center | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
New Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction: Acoustic Wave At Valencia Medical Center More than 30 million men are suffering from impotence or erectile dysfunction in the United States.Many men find it difficult to discuss a sexual health problem such as ED. However, it’s...
by Dr. Larisse Lee | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Get Your Legs Ready for Spring Unsightly veins only occur as you age?Varicose and spider veins are a common problem found in approximately 25% of the population. A common misconception is that they tend to occur only in older patients and women. In reality, they can...
by Nola Aronson | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Why Am I Losing my Hearing? Hearing loss is a major public health issue that is now the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. The three types of hearing loss — sensorineural (inner ear damage), conductive (outer or middle ear damage),...
by Valencia Medical Center | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Stop Under Arms Sweating Permanently by Laser We need to sweat, there are two to four million sweat glands throughout the human body helping us to perspire. There are about two percent of these glands in the underarms. Excessive sweating can be treated by medication...
by Dr. Ruwanthi Campano | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting® treatment is a breakthrough, non-invasive procedure that uses patented cooling technology to eliminate fat without surgery. This clinically proven technique is designed to selectively reduce the fat in problem areas that has proven...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Neuroma A neuroma is a thickening or enlargement of nerve tissue most commonly found on the ball of the foot. This is generally due to excess pressure and compression causing irritation of the nerve.General symptoms are:Tingling, burning, or numbnessPain similar to...
by Mayvic Conte | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
A Kissable Mouth It doesn’t matter if you’re one or 101, no one wants to kiss or be kissed by anyone with bad oral hygiene. In fact, you should always keep your mouth healthy and attractive. Here are a few tips: 1. Brush at least twice a day with toothpaste containing...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Welcome to the Advanced Center for Neurology and Headache At Advanced Center for Neurology and Headache it is our mission to provide our patients with the most advanced medical treatment and expert care. We feature a diversely qualified team of board-certified medical...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Modern Dentistry, Not Traditional Cures, Offers the Best Treatment for Dental Ailments According to Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care A July 4, 2019 article on The Conversation explains how different cultures around the world clean their teeth – with varying results....
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
UCLA Interventional Radiology UCLA Health System offers Interventional Radiology (IR) services in Santa Clarita. Our interventional radiology team brings accessible, convenient, and expedited services to patients and referring physicians in your community. You can now...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Ketamine Assisted Therapy Ketamine is a glutamate (NMDA receptor) modulator and is the only legal psychedelic medicine available to mental health providers for the treatment of easing emotional suffering. Studies have shown psychedelic assisted psychotherapy utilizes...
by Dr. Jin Kim | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? Thousands of dental emergencies—from injuries to a painful, abscessed tooth—take place every day. Would you know what to do if your child had a tooth knocked out while playing outdoors? What if you had a bad toothache in the...
by Paul Tran | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Dedicated to Patient Care Your decision to undergo cosmetic surgery can be life changing, and choosing a doctor that is caring, compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced is important, so let Paul Tran, MD help you achieve those goals of looking and feeling your...
by Craig Helm | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Premium Cataract Surgery Cataracts gradually rob you of important visual details in life. Sometimes they seem to occur suddenly and other times they progress so gradually that one doesn’t realize what he or she has been missing! Sometimes I’ll meet patients with poor...
by Kevin Bolder | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Tips for Better Communication When family and friends gather, it’s important that everyone feels included. Large group settings can make it difficult for people with hearing loss to feel a part of the conversation. Luckily, there are techniques that both the listener...
by Dr. Kasra Tajik | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Teeth-Whitening Advanced Zoom! Teeth-WhiteningWhen it comes to the appearance of your teeth, there are many different things that could become a concern. The most common one, though, is the development of stains on your teeth’s surfaces, which often occur from things...
by Laurie Love | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
A Functional Medicine Approach To Protect Against the Flu The flu season is upon us and it is important to take steps to protect yourself now. People who are most vulnerable are those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, and those...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Silhouette InstaLift™ Is a minimally invasive solution to lift the mid face without surgery. Silhouette InstaLift™ is a unique dual-action treatment that produces two desirable facial outcomes: an immediate lifting of the tissue in the mid-face area and a gradual...
by Dr. Kim Rosen | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Brushing and Flossing As we ring in the New Year, we should not forget to add to our resolutions our oral health. Proper brushing and flossing are the foundation for good oral health, fresh breath and a beautiful smile. Make sure to follow the advice of your dentist...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Driver Beware – Use Caution around Bus Stops, School Crossings Over the years, several states saw tragic incidents involving pedestrians at bus stops and crossings, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports. Here in the Santa Clarita...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Imaginative Podcast Encourage Children to Brush Teeth and remind people of all ages to practice good oral hygiene. A November 14 article on Fatherly wrote about using the podcast “Chompers” to encourage children to brush their teeth regularly. This creative solution...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Prevention The carotid arteries in the neck carry blood from the heart to the brain. Carotid artery disease results from a build-up of plaque that hardens the artery, a condition called atherosclerosis. This blockage can narrow the...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Avoiding Dental Care Impacts Risk of Disease National health studies estimate that up to 57 percent of people in the U.S. don’t see a dentist regularly. What is the cost of untreated dental disease — and how can it be fixed?The Washington Department of Health states...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Meet Dr. Hu Valencia plastic surgeon Dr. Howard Hu is a native of Los Angeles and has lived there for nearly four decades, except for periods of training. At an early age, Dr. Hu gravitated toward plastic surgery.This field sparked his interest because of its artistic...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Whiter Teeth for the New Year Zoom Whitening is the one-hour answer! Many patients tell me they would love to have whiter teeth, however in the past, after a whitening procedure they experienced quite a bit of tooth sensitivity, which is the main reason why whitening...
by Dr. Ruwanthi Campano | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Dr. Campano Introduces CoolTone™ The CoolTone™ applicator generates a magnetic field that creates a current when it passes through a conductive material. Muscles are good conductors of magnetic fields, unlike skin and fat, which are poor conductors. The induced...
by Nola Aronson | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Don’t Underestimate Your Role in Addressing Loved Ones’ Hearing Loss Why not make this the year you help a loved one address hearing loss? According to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), more than half of new, first-time hearing aid owners indicated that family...
by Valencia Medical Center | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Star Trek’s William Shatner Receives Stem Cell Treatment to Restore his Youth at Valencia Medical Center The 88-year-old actor known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on the popular cinema and television series Star Trek, William Shatner recently Tweeted, “Today I...
by Dr. Gilbert Snow | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Beautiful and Healthy Smiles Dr. Gilbert Snow has been serving the orthodontic needs of his patients, enhancing their lives with beautiful smiles and outstanding orthodontic care since 1971. Together with Dr. Daniel Azani, they are experts and have gained a reputation...
by Barry Levine | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Logic or Emotion From childhood our decisions are judged. Though we start off curious and confident, these judgments lead us to question our ability to make decisions. The result is many choose to step back and allow others to make their decisions. Those who choose to...
by Dr. Larisse Lee | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
The Most Effective Way to Get the Best Surgical Results The safety and comfort of my patients are paramount in my practice.Varicose vein treatment with tumescent anesthesia and liposuction with tumescent anesthesia, both rely on the same principles. The most important...
by Dr. Lourdes Grayson | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Depression One of the most common diagnoses found in adults and children is depression. Depression is treated if it is clinical. This means that it meets the criteria for clinical depression as specified in the DSM, and observations based on our training and...
by Kevin Bolder | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
How to Support a Family Member with Hearing Loss A loved one’s hearing loss may not be noticeable at first, but over time you might start to notice signs that they cannot hear as well as they once did. Since hearing loss happens gradually, a parent, spouse or another...
by Laurie Love | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
A Functional Medicine Approach to Protect Against the Flu The flu season is upon us and it is important to take steps to protect yourself now. People who are most vulnerable are those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, and those...
by Mayvic Conte | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
A New Year’s Resolution for Your Dental Health The New Year is here and one of the best ways is to start it off with a smile. Getting those pearly whites to shine doesn’t take a lot of work. Here are a few tips for the New Year to keep you smiling.Eat healthier and...
by Valencia Medical Center | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
New Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction: Acoustic Wave At Valencia Medical Center More than 30 million men are suffering from impotence or erectile dysfunction in the United States.Many men find it difficult to discuss a sexual health problem such as ED. However, it’s...
by Alexander Hafizi | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Helm Vision Group Introduces Dr. Aleksandr Yelenskiy Helm Vision Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Aleksandr Yelenskiy to our practice! Dr. Yelenskiy is the only fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist in the Santa Clarita Valley! Dr. Yelenskiy recently...
by Paul Tran | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
What’s the Best Anti-Aging Treatment? It’s hard to watch television or read a magazine without being bombarded by ads for anti-aging creams and treatments. The search for the fountain of youth has been going on for thousands of years. But there’s something so simple...
by Dr. Jin Kim | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
There Are So Many Types of Mouthwash Which is Best for Me? So many types of mouthwash choices and flavors. What do they all mean? Which is the right mouthwash for my family’s need?Antiseptic Mouthwash: The all-important element in antiseptic mouthwashes is...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Orthotics For lower back, hip, knee, and foot pain In a recent study published by Harvard Medical School, 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives experience lower back pain. It’s the fifth most common reason for visiting a doctor, one of the top reasons...
by Dr. Kasra Tajik | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Teeth-Whitening at Newhall Dental Arts Brighten your smile in just a few easy steps. We use Advanced Zoom! Teeth-Whitening.When it comes to the appearance of your teeth, there are many different things that could become a concern. The most common one, though, is the...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Welcome to the Advanced Center for Neurology and Headache At Advanced Center for Neurology and Headache it is our mission to provide our patients with the most advanced medical treatment and expert care. We feature a diversely qualified team of board-certified medical...
by Dr. Kim Rosen | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
What is Xerostomia? Xerostomia, more commonly known as dry mouth is caused by inadequate function of the salivary glands. Most people suffer from dry mouth and think it is normal. We all get dry mouth sometimes-when we are upset, under stress, or frightened. Dry mouth...
