Medical

Menopause is a powerful and often intense time in a woman’s life.  It’s a time to rearrange priorities, re-define our lives and focus on our own inner balance.

While aging may be inevitable, loss of tone, texture and elasticity of your skin doesn’t have to be.  New technologies and procedures now make skin rejuvenation possible without pain or extended downtime.  Laser 360 uses three technologies to provide lasting results in just 60 days through a series of office visits.  It is non-invasive, comfortable, and with little or no downtime required.

While the physical features of acne are readily apparent to us all, the emotional and social impact of acne is often underestimated by non-sufferers.  This can be manifested as anxiety, depression and social withdrawl.  Studies have shown that those with acne are dissatisfied with their appearance, embarrassed, self conscious and lack self confidence.  Problems with social interactions with the opposite gender, appearances in public and with strangers have also been observed.

You should advise your dentist if you use a bisphosphonate medication to prevent or treat osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones) or as part of cancer treatment therapy then you should advise your dentist.  In fact, any time your health history or medications change, you should make sure the dental office has the most recent information in your patient file. Here’s why:

Surisham Dhillon, MD has been appointed as the new medical director of rehabilitation services at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. In her new position, Dhillon will oversee a team of certified therapists, registered nurses, and support staff for the hospital’s acute rehabilitation unit and outpatient services.

What is low-level laser therapy?  There are two types of medical lasers: high power and low power.  High power lasers are used to cut through tissue.  Low-level lasers, on the other hand, are used to stimulate tissue repair through a process of bio-stimulation.  The word “laser” is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation.  The theory was first described by Albert Einstein (1879-1955) who paved the way for the development of the therapeutic laser.

Hammertoes are a bending or contracture of the toes, usually occurring in the first joint of the toes.  They occur in any age group, though they are usually progressive with age.  They are more common in females than males, most likely due to the difference in shoes that we wear. 

What are delicious, loaded with nutrients, compact and contain one of the highest-quality proteins available?  Eggs.  Since the beginning of time eggs from chickens, ducks, turtles and even ostriches have been a valued food source.  Unfortunately, many people avoid eggs because of misleading information.  The egg’s reputation is undeserving and should be reconsidered.

No need to be weary anymore.  There is now a brand-new state-of-the-art technology that makes it possible to give a chiropractic treatment/adjustment without the popping, twisting, cracking that everyone is afraid of.

Holistic and natural health practitioners look at the skin as mirroring a myriad of health problems – a reflection of internal health connected to specific toxic overload within the body.

Understanding toxic overload, resulting skin problems and the importance of cleansing within, helps us guide our clients to achieving healthier, more beautiful skin, as well as a renewed overall sense of well-being.

Doctor Brian West is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with nearly two decades of experience specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After graduating with honors from the Stanford Medical School with a Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Microbiology, Doctor West received his doctorate of medicine from the University of California at Irvine. His surgical training has included many of the finest institutions in America including Harbor-UCLA, the University of Kansas Medical Center, the Burnett Burn Center of Kansas City, the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children-Los Angeles. He is formally trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric plastic surgery and pediatric burn reconstruction.

The Autumn Equinox, which falls on September 22, marks the beginning of the fall season.  Autumn is when things begin to shed and the energy moves inwards and downwards. During this time of year, Nature illustrates this beautifully in the leaves falling away from the trees.  Just as the squirrel stores his harvest of nuts and twigs, we too fortify our energy reserves to sustain us through the resting winter months until the re-birth of spring.

The “mirror of health”, is a term that the human foot has been often referred to.  Foot doctors, or doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs), are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle problems, both by means of conservative/ non-surgical or surgical treatments. They are often the first doctors to see conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, skin and nail problems, or signs of such systemic diseases as diabetes, arthritis, and circulatory disease in the foot.

As your dentist, my biggest concern is your dental health.  Teeth are a priceless possession.  Maintaining them should never have to take a back seat to details like treatment costs or insurance coverage.

Dr. Fellows, a native of Illinois, studied in both the Midwest and Southern California.  He graduated magna cum laude with a psychobiology major from the University of Southern California.  He then earned his medical degree from the prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago.  After a five-year general surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, he returned to the University of California Los Angeles’s renowned program to complete his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency. 

The Post Partum Aesthetic Aspect of Plastic Surgery — Dr. Fellows’ idea is one that resonates for many women today, particularly those who have had a baby.  The toll that pregnancy and childbirth take on a woman’s body can be drastic.  Some women regain their fitness, but not all of the physical changes can be helped with an exercise regimen and a healthy diet.  Some of these changes, like a Cesarean section scar, can be unsightly and may affect the way a woman feels about herself.  Many new mothers mourn the loss of their pre-pregnancy physique, but are unaware of the surgical options available to them.

My patients are often surprised when they aren’t routinely given antibiotics to take after cosmetic surgery.  Is this a legitimate concern?  Do antibiotics prevent infections?

Are you ready for yet another article on low back pain?  I’ll try to keep it interesting for you with some facts that most people don’t know.  It is a fact that 60 to 80 percent of adults will suffer from low back pain at some point in their life, and low back pain is one of the top ten reasons why adults present to emergency rooms.  Of those who suffer from low back pain, in up to 10 percent that pain will become chronic, meaning it doesn’t go away.  Another interesting fact is that back symptoms are the most common cause of disability for persons under 45 years of age.  It is also known people who smoke, are obese, depressed, and anxious or have high stress jobs have a higher incidence of low back pain.