Medical

I have worked at Healing Waters for almost four years now and recently bought the business from my mentor Carrie Kish.  I am an I-ACT certified colon hydrotherapist, a licensed massage therapist, a Reiki Master teacher and also do ear candling and lymphatic drainage (with the Lymph Star Pro). 

Everyone knows that a calorie is, well, just a calorie.  Right?  And every time you eat a calorie, or 50, they make a beeline for our hips, thighs, or stomach, right?  Actually, no.   Our bodies treat calories differently depending on what food source they come from.  A carbohydrate calorie is not the same as a protein calorie is not the same as a fat calorie.

Anyone who participates in a sport that carries a significant risk of injury should wear a mouth protector. This includes a wide range of sports like football, hockey, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and volleyball.

What is the purpose of a colonic?  Waste material, especially that which has remained in the colon for some time (i.e. dead cells, mucus, impacted feces, parasites, worms, etc.) could present several problems.  First, a build-up of material on the colon wall could inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements, slow transit time, etc. 

It was 11 p.m. on a Monday.  I had finished a long day at the office and had already seen three new patients in the hospital.  One more consult remained, and then I’d be home bound.  My last patient had atrial fibrillation (an irregularly irregular heart rhythm).

If it seems like your ears ring constantly, it’s probably not your imagination, and you’re not alone.  You may have tinnitus, an inner ear ailment that affects between 25 million to 50 million. The good news is treatment, including hearing aids, can offer relief to some suffering from the persistent ringing, buzzing or humming associated with tinnitus.

Spring is in the air and runners are hitting the streets to get back in shape after a long winter.  A Valencia foot and ankle surgeon warns female runners that the combination of wearing narrow, pointed-toed shoes at work and the pounding their feet endure from running on hard surfaces can cause a neuroma, a painful nerve disorder of the feet.

I often get calls from family members about their loved ones who are being discharged from the hospital today and they’re desperate for answers, how can I care for them, what kind of help will they need, who can I talk to?  A few suggestions:
First, talk to the case manager and/or discharge planner at the hospital or care facility as soon as possible.  This key person should be aware of the patient’s status and what the plan of care should be once discharged. 

When the diagnosis is cancer, you want the best – the best physicians, the best treatment and the best overall care.  Providence Holy Cross Cancer Center offers all that in the heart of Santa Clarita where state-of-the-art treatment includes the latest in radiation and oncology. And it’s close to home.

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 is no longer an option for them. The question then: “Is there a way to get whiter teeth without the sensitivity?”  The answer is easier than you would expect.

Orthodontics is the specialty that is concerned with the correction of malocclusions or improper bites. It not only improves patient’s lives from an esthetic standpoint but also from a functional one (chewing, speaking, oral hygiene).  Even though there is no specific age to start treatment it is recommended that a child sees an orthodontist as early as seven years of age. 

Dentistry does not have to be painful or scary.  Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, and anxiety-free dentistry describe a way for you to get the care you want while you remain comfortable.  Most fears develop in childhood.  As a result you may avoid receiving care and your dental health deteriorates.

As a facial plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, I have performed thousands of nasal surgeries.  Rhinoplasty (nose job) is one of the most common, yet difficult cosmetic procedures to perform.  This operation also carries with it the burden of a prolonged and, sometimes painful, recovery period.  Patients are often quite swollen, black and blue, and have a bloody, stuffed nose.  Many times packing is necessary from three to seven days and removal can be uncomfortable. 

Imagine taking care of all your family’s healthcare needs on a weekend or after work/school.  Imagine only waiting a few minutes in the reception area because you have downloaded the forms from our website and filled them out in your home. Imagine a professional and caring medical assistants taking you to one of our nine spotless exam rooms.

Every day in my office I speak to patients about their lives and unfortunately the theme seems to be the same: Recession.  This is why in my office we try to reduce the “Recession talk” while we treat.  We want everyone’s time spent in our office to be a positive, relaxed, healing event for each and every patient.  As a result, I started thinking about the little things that my patients can do to save money and stay healthy.

The current fiscal crisis and its widespread repercussions on our economy have most of us concerned with spending wisely.  Some unnecessary expenses can simply be eliminated in an effort to live conservatively; other expenditures, like healthcare, are not so easily dismissed.  Heightened financial awareness has brought a new and unprecedented emphasis on evidence-based healthcare; the primary objective being greater cost-effectiveness and a major reduction in overall costs.

What is a bunion?  A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place.  Since this joint carries a lot of the body’s weight while walking, bunions can cause extreme pain if left untreated.

Many injuries with the muscles and joints can begin with athletics.  High school, college, and professional athletes are sidelined with injuries that could be avoided.  Some athletes sit on the bench because their injury does not respond to ordinary treatment.  Still others are playing, but with limitations, simply because their muscles and joints are not working properly.  Progressive coaches, athletes, and doctors are realizing that pain-killing drugs are not the answer.  They merely cover up the symptoms, making the athlete at risk for further injury.