Medical

The liver is the most important organ we have when it comes to detoxification.  Although it is a very resilient organ, we burden it daily with toxins from fast food, processed foods, alcohols, sugars, processed fats, prescription drugs and over the counter medications.  The liver works in conjunction with the other organs and systems in the body to keep it working optimally.

Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, is often added to drinking water and is commonly found in toothpaste. Research has shown that the rate of cavities decreases in areas where fluoride is added to the water supply.

Webster’s Dictionary defines plastic surgery as: surgery concerned with the repair, restoration, or improvement of lost, injured, defective, or misshapen body parts. Some people are put off by the use of the word “plastic,” as it is sometimes considered to be synonymous with “fake” or “superficial,” while others object because they believe that it implies the implantation or grafting of actual plastic parts into or onto human beings.

Sugar free candy alternatives that contain xylitol are a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and benefit your teeth at the same time. Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet will help to reduce the instance of tooth decay for not only yourself, but also your loved one’s.
The festive holiday season is a time to offer your gift of thanks.

The use of lasers in medicine has led to major advancements in the treatment of disease over the last 25 years and especially over the last decade.  “Laser” is an acronym that stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.”  Lasers work by exciting molecules to a high energy state.  The excited molecules then release energy which is then focused into a beam. 

Lisa dialed 911 and could barely breathe.  “What’s the problem ma’am?”  “I can’t, I can’t…” and there was a pause.  “Ma’am…ma’am?”
Lisa, a 19 year old college student asked her dad to meet her in the mall parking lot.  She parked her car and met her dad at the other end of the lot.  She was getting money from dad to pay for a skiing trip.  “Where’s your car, hun?”  “Over there.”  “Let me walk you back.”  “No, it’s ok dad.”

A lot of people have anxiety about going to the dentist. These facts can help put you on the right path to good oral health and avoid having dental problems in the future.
1. Dental Check Ups Include Oral Cancer Screenings
When you go for your regular dental check up, your dentist and hygienist are also screening you for any signs of oral cancer. Every hour of every day, someone dies of oral cancer in the United States. This serious dental disease which pertains to the mouth, lips or throat is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages. Visiting your dentist for regular check ups and avoiding tobacco are the key factors in preventing oral cancer.

I would like to take this moment to wish you a healthy and happy New Year!  While discussing health, I will point out that the condition of the mouth has an effect on cardiovascular disease.  It is estimated that 80 million people in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease.  These diseases being high blood pressure, coronary disease, stroke and heart failure. 

As women age, they expect to deal with a range of minor and serious health concerns, but menopause brings on many emotional and physical changes that can be annoying to unbearable.  The fluctuation of hormones varies wildly during peri-menopause, and post-menopause, low levels of estrogen and progesterone create problems.  Those issues include hot flashes, waning libido, weight gain, sleep disturbances, mental fog or lack of concentration, depression and anxiety.

Have you ever felt that you were stuck with pain, feeling stressed-out or overwhelmed, having low energy levels, or just not living life at the level that you desire?  Have you been to see specialists to help you find a solution for your pain or problem, but only found temporary relief or no relief at all?  Have you been to healers, therapists, seminars etc, but just not seen your health and life take the shape you really want?

I have been participating in sports since I was a kid.  They have always been a huge part of my life, especially basketball and running.  A few years ago, I started having a lot of pain in my left hip which was accompanied by stiffness and a gradual loss of my range of motion (decreased flexibility).  I went to an orthopedic surgeon for an evaluation and after an exam and x-rays; he told me the problem was osteoarthritis. 

Everyday we are surrounded by information pertaining to health.  We hear about health on the radio, in commercials and even on the Internet.  But, unfortunately most people do not have a real understanding of what it means to be healthy.  If you look in a medical dictionary it says that health means that “an organism functions optimally without disease or abnormality.”  Most understand the absence of disease as being a part of health, but what about functioning at our optimum. 

With a mission to attract, launch, grow and graduate advanced-technology businesses into the local economy, while integrating education with entrepreneurship, the College of the Canyons I3 Advanced Technology Incubator has reopened with a new location in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.

This is the month of love.  We give our special someone a little reminder that we love them.  Unfortunately, we can sometimes forget to remind them during the rest of the year.  We fall back into our old habits and forget to take care of our love partnership.  We’ve all been there.  Our spouse or significant other can even get annoying sometimes, which makes it difficult to express love. 

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is one of the leading causes of tooth loss among adults and is also frequently linked to the control of diabetes. Gum disease is an infection in the gum tissues and bone that keep your teeth in place and has also been linked to heart disease and strokes.

To begin, let’s first talk about Amalgam fillings.  Sometimes referred to as “silver or metal colored fillings,” an Amalgam filling is a stable alloy made by combining elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and possibly other metallic elements.  Constant pressure from chewing, grinding or clenching can cause dental fillings, or restorations, to wear away, chip or crack.  You may not be able to tell that your filling is wearing down; however it is important to understand if the seal between the tooth enamel and the restoration breaks down, food particles and decay-causing bacteria can work their way under the restoration. 

The field of orthodontics has gone through great technological advancements in the last century.  The braces used today are much smaller, stronger, and safer than what they used to be decades ago.
I am often asked if braces are safe for the teeth.  The answer is yes.  If placed properly by a well-trained orthodontist they are absolutely safe and do not cause damage to the teeth. 

Henry Mayo Offers Free Health Screenings During “Care For Your Heart” Health Fair

Taking care of our families is important, but we can’t take care of them if we don’t take care of ourselves first.
During Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s “Care for Your Heart” health fair on Friday, February 12, the community is invited to participate in free health screenings and receive valuable healthcare tips and information to promote heart health.