Medical

Many people suffer from headaches as the economy falters. Unlike what many people think, most headaches are not caused by problems in the brain, but rather is caused by deficiency or excess of the organs. If the pain is caused by problems in the brain, one must see a Western medical doctor for help, but it is helpful to seek help first from an acupuncturist to see what the main cause of the headaches are.

For 29-year-old Chris Anderson of Acton, a recent visit to Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc.’s (SDFHC) Canyon Country Health Center was a fortunate stroke of luck. Anderson had recently lost his job, and paying for health insurance on his own became unaffordable. He went to the Canyon Country Health Center to be checked for strep throat.

FDA, Novartis Warn About Jaw Damage in Some Patients

Cancer patients taking certain bone drugs called bisphosphonates may develop a severe form of bone damage in the jaw if they get major dental work during their therapy, the FDA and a drug company said this week. Novartis Oncology said patients taking certain drugs called bisphosphonates should avoid invasive dental work, if possible.

Q:  I am confused. I thought in-home care included medical, but the more I have talked to people involved with in-home care, medical is separate. Could you clarify this for me?

Here is a fact that you should take note of. What do you look at first when you meet somebody? You look at their face first right? For example you meet up with old friends, colleagues, your neighbor or new friends, most of the time you will focus your attention on their faces first.

People talk about fair fighting and believing that arguing is normal in relationships.  Do you truly believe that arguments add anything positive to a relationship?  Disagreements are normal, as no two people will have the exact same opinion on everything.  By definition, arguments exist when communication ceases, while people continue to focus on winning. 

There have been many advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer. While the standard medical care for cancer is effective, the treatments are aggressive and cause numerous side effects as well as a lowered immune system. Acupuncture has received much attention as an adjunctive therapy in cancer treatments for its use in pain relief, reducing side effects, accelerating recovery and improving quality of life. 

A recent publication from the American Diabetes Association identified critical links between periodontal (gum) disease and the development of type 2 diabetes, as well as the development and progression of its complications. 

How efficient do you plan on being today? The correct answer to this can be found in what you eat for breakfast. Yes, you’ve heard it before, but let me reiterate, breakfast, and a healthy one at that, is the most important meal of the day. The content of what you eat first thing in the morning will determine your mental and physical endurance, creativity, and memory recall.  All body cells including the brain need energy to function. This energy comes from the oxidation of glucose or glucose and fat. Only when blood glucose levels are adequate can these cells obtain the necessary amount of energy needed.

Men who drink alcohol heavily and on a regular basis may be putting themselves at increased risk for prostate cancer, according to a new study published in Cancer, the American Cancer Society’s peer-reviewed medical journal.  The study also found that heavy alcohol use may diminish the possible preventive properties of finasteride, a drug that has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer in some men.

The sounds of back-to-school season include the ringing of school bells and cash registers, the slamming of locker doors, the noisy ruckus of school hallways and cafeterias, and the moans and groans of students over tests, homework, relationships, and increasingly, their aching feet.  Flip-flops are the summer footwear of choice for many students.

Many times, when we have digestive problems, there are very simple and free ways to help manage them.  It may be as simple as using these few “Food Combining Principles.”  Eat fruit alone, never with any other foods.

A crown covers and protects the tooth. It seals out plaque and bacteria and restores the strength and shape of the tooth. When a filling needs to be replaced, it’s often best to restore and protect the tooth by switching to a crown instead of placing another filling. When a tooth is cracked, it’s often best to protect it by placing a crown to protect the tooth and prevent it from breaking.

My patient was prodded by his wife to visit me.  “I don’t need to be here Doctor K.  I feel good. I’m what you call shatter proof!” He was in his young 60s, had borderline high blood pressure, and still worked six out of seven days.  I had never seen a shatter proof patient before so I recommended he undergo a stress test.

The mild case can be relived by closing one’s eyes, while the serious case has an illusion of bodily movement with rotator sensation like sitting in a sailing boat or moving car, and even accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sweating.

One of the worst ailments a person can have in this life is any problem with their spinal cord and associated components.  Since the backbone is an essential body part, allowing us to walk upright, any damage to that area affects the entirety of the body.  As children, we are encouraged to intake calcium in order to strengthen our bones, and parents generally instruct their children to stand up straight, ensuring good posture. 

In our era, there appears to be a dreadful stigma attached to Senior Citizen Care Facilities; one of the biggest complaints our generation has with these homes is their complete lack of a community and genuine care for the residents.  Since the quality of life is key for the people living in care facilities, families want to ensure that their loved one is in an environment that caters to his or her personal beliefs and living styles. 

We get calls everyday from children of aging parents whose loved ones have been hospitalized due to a fall, a stroke or an infection.  They’re looking for answers: What happens if my parent can’t live on their own once they’re discharged?  If they return home, will they need extra care? How will the care be paid for?