Medical

Obesity is the accumulation of excess body fat that leads to health problems the most serious of which include: hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obstructive sleep apnea and degenerative joint disease.  Those patients with a Body Mass Index of 35 to 40 with associated health problems qualify for weight loss surgery.  BMI equals weight in pounds divided by height in inches, squared and multiplied by 703.  The type of weight loss procedure can have different effects on weight loss and on long-term nutritional status.  The most commonly performed procedure is the Gastric Bypass/ Laparoscopic Gastric bypass performed in the USA with weight stabilization within the first nine to 12 months with significant weight loss of approximately 60 to 70 percent.

Orthodontics is a dental discipline concerned with aligning the teeth and jaws to improve one’s smile and oral health.  Orthodontics are usually recommended to improve the patient’s “orofacial” appearance.  Problems like crooked or crowded teeth, overbites or underbites, even incorrect jaw position are addressed and corrected.  If left untreated, these conditions can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, cheek biting, headaches, speaking and chewing problems.  It’s never too late to improve your dental health and beautify your smile.  People of all ages can benefit from a better bite and straighter teeth.

Anyone going through the emotional aspects of a cancer diagnosis knows that support is invaluable and can come in many forms.  weSPARK Cancer Support Center is dedicated to helping individuals learn about the mind body connection.  There are many tools to help patients move to a deeper place of healing, one such tool is Neuro-Emotional Technique, NET. 

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects many women before the start of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms can include moodiness, fatigue, insomnia, upset stomach, and joint and muscle pain, among others.

A fit and well-proportioned body is considered a symbol of health and vitality. But despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some individuals may still have a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas may be due to heredity or family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness.

Cough, a main symptom of lung problems, may result from either an attack by exogenous pathogenic factors disturbing the dispersion of qi of the lung, or from disorders of the lung itself or other diseased zang-fu organs affecting the lung.
Etiology and Pathogenesis

The more decisions we make, the easier decision-making becomes.  People, publications, religion or other research tools can help to identify issues, but final decisions must be yours.  Too many people focus on what they should do rather than what they’ve discovered works.  What might be effective in one situation may not work in another. 

What causes constipation?  To understand constipation, it helps to know how the colon, or large intestine, works.  As food moves through the colon, the colon absorbs liquid from the food while it forms waste products, or stool.  Muscle contractions in the colon then push the stool toward the rectum.  By the time stool reaches the rectum it is solid, because most of the water has been absorbed.

I’ve heard of some new cosmetic techniques that can improve smiles.  Are they appropriate for older adults?
Older adults can benefit from many of the options available today for improving the look of their smile. 

There are many people who think that chiropractors and medical doctors do not work well together, well I am here to tell you that is not the case.  Our practice at BKP Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Valencia has a history of having medical doctors in our practice.  This has many advantages for both the doctors and the patients. 

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that involves much more than the ovaries.  Due to abnormal hormone production, there is an impact on fertility, the risk of diabetes and heart disease, self-esteem and body image.  First identified in 1935, it affects up to one in 10 women with the symptoms often beginning in the teen years.  It seems to run in families, so the chance of having PCOS is higher if other women in your family have it.  The cause of PCOS is unknown.  It is known, however, to be an endocrine disorder with a malfunction in the production and excretion of typical female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, and an increase in testosterone and insulin levels.

Along with football games in November and the Christmas carols in December, comes turkey and stuffing.  So during these tempting times, I am encouraging my patients to GO BIG.  I ain’t talking about double portions of gravy or an extra slice of the enticing pecan pie.  This is about your health and well-being. GO BIG is an acronym I came up with to help us stay healthy and active: G for Guidelines; O for Obstacles; B for Benefits; I for Intensity; and G for Ground Zero.

The holidays are upon us, and ‘tis the season for a bit of togetherness (and a lot of indulgence).  We don’t all celebrate the same holidays or adhere to the same belief systems, but there is one thing that seems to unite us all: comfort food.

You wake up one morning with a tingling, numbing sensation that starts at the top of your arms and goes all the way down into your fingers.  When you arrive in our office for your regular adjustment and tell us about this problem, don’t be surprised when I examine your neck!  “My neck? Why on earth would you look at my neck when my fingers are numb?”

The benefits of Acupuncture and Traditional Eastern Medicine in the treatment of infertile couples can be found in early Chinese medical literature dating back to the 11A.D.  Not only do these techniques assist in regulating the menstrual cycle and invigorating the sperm, but they also serve to enhance the body as a whole.

It’s two weeks before Christmas and you’re running around trying to finish holiday shopping with even less money to spend than last year?  Well it’s time to sit back and take a breather.  Added stress during the holidays can lead to ill health past the New Year.  Many people spend so much time stressing out during the holidays they stop taking care of themselves. 

Looking for a safe, long lasting, cosmetic procedure that delivers instant gratification?  Try a dermal filler.  Dermal fillers have been used worldwide for almost 30 years.  With aging, the face deflates; much like a balloon loses air over time and no longer looks smooth and full.  With the variety of fillers that we have today we can re-volumize the face giving back its youthful appearance.  The only question now is which dermal filler to choose.

When it comes to tooth replace­ment, we live in a good time.  Whether a single tooth has been lost, or a slippery denture is causing trouble, dental implant technology has the problem covered.