Medical

Spring is in the air, and for many of us SCV residents this is one of the most beautiful times of year.  However, for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, this time of year brings with it an increase in allergies and their symptoms.  These tell-tale symptoms are often red and itchy eyes, sneezing, dry throat, sinus pressure and runny nose. While many people suffer from allergies that are seasonal, many allergy sufferers know that any season can be “allergy season.”  How about acupuncture for allergies?

Women can become empowered by better understanding the symptoms of menopause and treatment options available.  This understanding enables a woman to make the decision that is right for her.  Menopause is inevitable in the course of a women’s life, and more women each year are facing this stage of their lives.  How this condition is viewed and treated can make this transition and its symptoms a more natural occurrence.

Filtersorb has come up with a water system that combats calcium and hard water.  This new technology is called Nano Structure Technology.  It comes with the highest rating which is a gold seal from the Water Quality Association.  It offers 100 percent scale reduction.

Ear infections are the most common reason for parents to take their children to a doctor.  Most children under the age of five years have one or more bouts of this painful condition.  Infants’ eustachian tubes become easily clogged so the fluid builds up and infections occur.  The eustachian tube leads from the middle ear located behind the eardrum to the back of the throat.  Its purpose is to drain fluid and bacteria that accumulate in the middle ear.

Orthodontics, or braces, is a special discipline of dentistry concerned with aligning the teeth and jaws to improve your smile and oral health.  Dentists usually recommend braces to improve the patient’s physical “orofacial” appearance.  Through orthodontic...

Acupuncture and acupressure are wonderful complementary treatments to standard care.  We all know that after the extreme harshness of a wild fire, the green brush and flowers reappear.  Bodily illness is very much like this kind of natural catastrophe. 

“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” — Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran is one of my favorite authors and his quote rings true.  I call this the “cracking of the slick veneer,” a time when things seem to be coming apart and the raw and vulnerable parts of us become exposed.  A traumatic personal event such as the breakup of a relationship, loss of a job, loss of a loved one, or even the loss of a life dream can also be a trigger.

Top five percent in Clinical Excellence Among All U.S. Hospitals for Third Year in a Row

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award™ for the third year in a row.  In announcing this honor today, HealthGrades stated that Providence Holy Cross is again in the top five percent for overall clinical quality among all hospitals in the nation.

Green tea extract comes in two forms: liquid and in capsules.  The extract is a super concentrated combination of the polyphenols and catechins that are attributed as the healing components in green tea.

An ankle sprain occurs when a ligament becomes stretched or torn.  They usually can happen as a result of excessive exercise or poor conditioning.  People who are considerably overweight are susceptible.  Sprains also take place more often when shoes don’t fit properly or for women who wear high-heeled shoes.

I would like to talk about Adlai tea and its positive effects in this month’s article.
We can easily find instant-tea packs, but it is much better to drink natural Adlai tea.

Most people with stomach problems and indigestion think they have too much acid — when in truth, their digestive problem is caused by insufficient stomach acid!  Low acid levels make it impossible to properly break down foods.  This causes partially digested foods to rot in your digestive system — and wreak havoc on your health!  But there’s good news…

When we are traveling to a certain destination we plan on taking the easiest and quickest route to get there.  If we have to stop and get gas, we do; if we need directions, we ask for them.  Simply put, we do what is required to reach our destiny.  We employ the same process to fulfill our goals. We want to take the right course of action to get us there as quickly as possible.  Do you ever get in your car to go to the mall or somewhere in town and end up in Cleveland?   No.  Then what’s getting in your way from setting a goal (Point A) to reaching that goal (Point B)?

Perimenopause and menopause are a time of so much change.  Women’s bodies may be in an uproar of hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain.  At the same time women are often under more stress with teenagers in the household, aging parents, greater demands at work, and relationship problems with their partners.  Sex may not seem as important as it once was.

As many people acknowledge, premenopausal and menopausal syndromes are caused by hormonal imbalance, fluctuating and decreasing in a woman’s body.  Menopausal symptoms vary from mild to severe, which may include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain and weight gain.  Symptoms can begin as early as 10 to 15 years before menses completely stop.

Spring is early this year and so is the allergy season.  The trees have started budding and there has been an explosion of pollen.  We have 35 species of evergreens, 60 species of oak, olive, eucalyptus, sycamore and box elder trees all pollinating in this area.  Include in the equation grass pollens and spring flowers coming into bloom and you have the prime allergy season. 

Carol Donnelly, licensed esthetician and owner of Dermal Solutions, Esthetic Center, had a vision, a vision to create a product that would control acne. With a limited income and a strong desire, she opted out of the direction her schooling was taking her and followed the path to become a licensed esthetician.  She opened Dermal Solutions, Esthetic Center in Valencia and has successfully delivered the products and services that have helped her clients see results they expect and deserve—beauty at its best.

It is very important for all parents to begin proper oral health for their children at an early age.  From infancy into early adolescents, parents must remain the predominant figure in guidance for maintaining effective dental practices.  Ignoring even minor habits may have lasting adverse effects.