Medical

Bad breath or halitosis is an embarrassing problem most people don’t care to talk about. It can certainly affect one’s self-confidence and ability to socialize. There can be many factors involving bad breath. Some are odor-causing foods, tooth decay, gum disease, bacteria growing on the tongue,...

When it comes to hearing loss, people are often confused because silence is easy to ignore. It is also easy to dismiss an inability to hear on a phone or in a crowded restaurant as being an isolated incident.May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about communication...

During pregnancy many women experience swelling and pain in their feet and ankles which can lead to:Fallen ArchesHeel and Arch Pain Spider VeinsThis can be prevented with Physical Therapy. Don’t wait until it’s too late!“This is generally covered by Insurance”Fallen Arches occurs due to excess...

  April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes; however, this year, the allergy season is here with a vengeance and lasting much longer into the early summer months! Allergens or pollen in our environment triggers the body’s immune system to produce IgE antibodies. These antibodies...

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 that 164 million hours of work are lost each year in the U.S. due to...

Recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows body lift surgeries are the fastest growing procedure performed by its member surgeons. Buttock lifts, lower body lifts and upper arm lifts were the fastest growing procedures last year. Breast augmentation continues to be the most...

Dental implant is a life-changing procedure that has greatly increased in popularity over the last 15 years. A lot has changed with the cutting edge technique of dental implant technology and smile restorations.If you lack or are missing teeth, you are not alone. More than 36 million Americans...

  COVID cases are dropping, mask mandates have lifted, and more people are now gathering. Despite the drop in COVID cases, we are seeing a rise in another virus—the Norovirus, also known as the stomach flu. But what is the stomach flu exactly? Simply stated: it’s a highly contagious bug...

Exposure to loud noise is a common reason why people develop hearing loss. At least 10 million adults in the U.S. have noise-induced hearing loss. While you can still enjoy loud music or fireworks, repeated exposure for long periods of time can potentially cause serious damage. Learn more on...

We are the first in the Santa Clarita Valley to offer this upgraded Treatment Coolsculpting ELITE!Are you looking to shape, contour, or sculpt certain areas of your body? CoolSculpting Elite may be able to help. The CoolSculpting Elite® procedure is the only FDA-cleared,* non-surgical...

Spring is a season filled with fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s that time of year when we rush to renew our flower beds, tidy up our patios, and reorganize that junk drawer that’s been overflowing since the holidays. Spring cleaning is all about renewal and moving forward with a clean...

Valencia Medical Center is Now Offering Regenerative & Aesthetic Medicine Training to Physicians & Medical PractitionersValencia Medical Center is one of the pioneer centers in Regenerative Medicine and Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for the following:• Joint pain injuries of knee,...

When you find yourself mulling over the “cost” of hearing aids and searching for “cheap” devices, consider the investment you are willing to make in improving your life and the lives of those around you.Research has shown that treating hearing loss with hearing aids has a direct positive impact...

Our teeth experience normal wear and tear over the course of time and that can lead to issues when the enamel on the tooth is worn away. Without enamel, your tooth is exposed to wide range of issues without its protective coating. Certain foods, beverages, and health issues can wear down your...

Smoking is detrimental to your oral health. It significantly increases the risk of oral cancer, gum disease, bad breath, & stains your teeth. So is vaping any better? New research demonstrates that vaping may be just as bad for your smile as smoking traditional cigarettes.Vaping involves...

Fatigue is a very common complaint, and it is important to remember that it is a symptom and not a disease. Fatigue can be described as a lack of energy and/or motivation. This is different from drowsiness, which represents the need to sleep. Often, fatigue symptoms have a gradual onset, and...