Medical

Isn’t it funny how we tend to take our bodies for granted?  There are days when we wake up and find something doesn’t feel right.  That’s the day we go off in search of something more, whether it is a visit to the doctor for medication, perhaps some type of holistic treatment to relieve stress or even a visit to the gym to get back into shape.

Today’s advances in dental laser technology have dramatically improved dentistry.  Dental lasers offer you improved patient comfort, pinpoint accuracy and outstanding results for a whole host of procedures, including cavity treatment, cosmetic dentistry and treatment of periodontal problems.  Best of all, a shot is rarely required and a drill is usually not needed.

The spine contains 23 spacers between the vertebrae called the discs.  These discs are composed of two portions.  The central portion is a pulpy, gel-like material called the nucleus pulposis. 

Diet and exercise are not enough!  When we take a holistic approach to our lives, we look at all areas of our being.  Focusing on diet and exercise alone is like taking your car to the shop when it doesn’t work and telling the mechanic to only check the front end!

Golf has become a power game.  It’s all about power and distance.  Statistically, most people drive the ball less than 200 yards, but they get a big case of distance envy when they see the pros on television reaching 300 yards.  Trying to match what the pros are doing often leads to injury. 

The performance of the body during athletics is more dependent on the spine than any other skeletal structure.  The spine serves as a pillar for the body and also supplies the nervous control for the many muscles of the trunk, arms and legs.  All athletes, from the weekend warrior to Olympians, want the best possible performance from their body, and to avoid injury. 

Heel/Arch pain is one of the most common foot ailments affecting millions of people on a daily basis.  Unfortunately, this affliction is left untreated by a majority of the population, figuring that it will go away, or accepting that the pain is typical with excessive standing or walking.  Eventually, this ailment becomes chronic in nature, often manifesting with “First step pain” when getting out of bed or after a period of rest, usually dissipating after a few minutes of walking, then eventually returning later in the day.

So, you are driving down the freeway on your way back from work, in traffic.  Suddenly the traffic in front of you comes to a stop.  You stop with no problem, but you soon realize that the person behind you is not coming to a stop.  You have just been rear-ended.  Now what?

With more and more moms choosing to breastfeed their newborn, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is finding that its new Breastfeeding Support Group has become quite popular.

At a recent youth basketball game I was cheering for my cousin’s team.  Watching with enthusiasm I cheered as a teammate stole the ball.  The little boy ran like the wind.  Being 11 years old and running proves to be difficult sometimes.  Under the basket the boy tripped and hit the ground face first.  His front tooth ejected out of his mouth and onto the floor.  My heart immediately sank!  I was concerned for the boy and an instant later I was terrified for all the boys because not one of them was wearing a mouth guard!

Tiredness is one of the most common presenting symptoms in western patient.  Very often it is the main or only symptom of which a patient complains.  Tiredness as a main presenting symptom is discussed in oriental medicine under the heading of “exhaustion” describes not only a symptom, but also its underlying cause of deficiency of the bodies qi.

I’ve received thousands of letters over the years from people who have achieved their goal on the Lindora weight loss program.  There is a common thread that inevitably weaves through every letter.  The success achieved by those who have written them is never accidental.  It’s intentional.  People who succeed in losing weight make a conscious choice and then commit themselves to accomplishing their goal.

Most hospitals say they care about service. Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has gone a step beyond saying the often repeated mantra by recognizing physicians, staff, and volunteers who stand out in fulfilling the hospital’s mission of improving the health of the community through compassion and excellence in healthcare services.

When you begin thinking about getting your body ready for summer clothing, think “Thermage.”  This patented skin tightening treatment that uses captive radiofrequency energy to stimulate natural collagen production deep beneath the skin, just got better!

Difficulty understanding conversation, especially in noisy situations like restaurants and social gatherings, is often the frustration that motivates many people to seek help from a hearing care professional.  Once hearing solutions are in place – and on ears – and patients are connecting with people and sounds around them, one main request Audiology Associates of Valencia hears from patients is help using a cell phone.  A new hearing instrument called Oticon Epoq is making it possible to address both needs with a single solution.

Have you ever wanted to have a second chance to make a first impression?  At J. Gerald Minniti, M.D., F.A.C.S., you can achieve the look you want to make that first impression a lasting one.  Whether it is cosmetic or reconstructive, having plastic surgery is a very personal decision, and it is important to have a skilled doctor and surgeon who you feel most comfortable and confident with. 

Q. What is sleep dentistry?

A. Sleep dentistry lets you totally relax during your visit so years of dental treatment can be done in one or two appointments.

Breast augmentation is one the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States.  Traditionally breast augmentation is performed though incision in fold under the breast or around the areola.  However with surgical advancement, it is possible to insert saline breast implants through an incision in the belly button.  This technique is commonly called Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) or Belly Button Breast Augmentation.  This is an alternative technique employed to achieve the desired results of breast augmentation with several advantages and few disadvantages.