Medical

Did you know that Botox has been approved by the FDA for reducing the amount of sweat from armpits?  Not only this, but an injection of Botox can be used to improve armpit odor intensity and odor quality.

Relief is in sight for those suffering from back pain due to herniated or degenerative discs, joint problems, arthritis and sciatica.  Dr. Jeff Bowne is now using a new machine, the DRX-9000, a breakthrough in the treatment of back pain. 

Pain can affect every aspect of your life.  In its early stages, it is common for people to ignore pain or discomfort.  As the condition progressively worsens exercising, walking, driving and standing can become challenging and painful.  If you suffer from pain or limited mobility, we encourage you to explore Class IV High Power Therapeutic Laser options to help regain your highest level of function.

“Ouch” — that nagging pain in your neck again.  If this is becoming a frequent reason that you are unable to participate in your activities with your family, entertainment or work, when do you consult your doctor? 

You’ve been working out in the gym, passed on the Twinkies and reached your goal weight, so what can you do about the pockets of stubborn fat still clinging to your body?  Liposuction may be the answer.

During festive periods of the year, our cultural philosophy tends to be eat, drink and be merry.  Because of this however, dealing with weight management over the holidays and during special occasions may seem difficult and sometimes even overwhelming.  The average weight gain during the holidays is 10 to 15 pounds.  To stay in control of your food intake during these times, think in terms of taking small steps to build the resolve needed for success.  Taking careful assessment of your potential problem areas is the first step.

Stress: [noun]: a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension, sited from Webster’s dictionary.  Stress is an inevitable part of our lives.  Add a diagnosis of cancer on top of our already challenging routines, and it becomes vitally important for us to find ways to relax.  Stress, if allowed to build up, may have more serious health consequences.  Emotional stress may affect a person’s ability to take a proactive role in their health and healing and affects their ability to engage in healthy behaviors. 

Tooth decay is a condition of the teeth in which an infection-like disease begins to damage the structure of the tooth or teeth.  The condition is one that can spread and can be made worse if no treatment is sought.  If left untreated, this breaking down of the teeth can lead to painful situations as well as the loss of the tooth.  In addition, if the infection spreads and is not treated, it can cause death in some patients after a period of time.  They are often referred to as dental caries as well.

As I mentioned in my previous article, there are basically two bleaching methods: in-office and at-home bleaching.  After your dentist gives an initial examination of your teeth and records the shade you have, then determine whether you are a candidate for tooth bleaching and what type of bleaching system should be used. 

Several of our clients have long-term care insurance.  In most cases, this is a very smart move, because ordinary health insurance policies and Medicare usually do not pay for home care or long-term care expenses.  And, Medi-Cal will only pay for these services if you’ve already spent most of your savings or other assets. Fortunately, long term care policies, while they may cost from $1,000 to $3,000 a year in premiums, do cover a long list of needs including:

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese procedure in which points on the body are stimulated using a number of very fine needles.
Here are conditions and symptoms that may benefit from acupuncture, courtesy of the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine:

Prosthetic dentistry is a very exacting and difficult specialty.  The specialty is labor intensive and requires an artist’s eye to create each unique set of dentures.  As a result, very few practices provide such services. 

Visiting Angels, a local provider of in-home care for seniors, has launched an initiative to collect oral testimonies and biographies from veterans of World War II and the Korean War.  These audio recordings will be archived in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. as part of their Veterans History Project.

It’s that time of year again, flu season.  It seems like so far this year, upper respiratory tract infections and gastrointestinal infections have started off a bit earlier than usual and, unfortunately, with pretty good intensity.

People enter therapy for many reasons, some more likely to result in success.  Who will be impacted by your therapy results?  Are you considering their feelings and desires?  Is your goal short-term or long-term?  Where will it take you long-term?  Will the results build your self-confidence or lead you to feel more insecure and dependent?  Are your goals truly in everyone’s best interest?

Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer, has arrived in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Tower Imaging Valencia, a 50/50 joint venture between Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and Tower Imaging Medical Group, began offering breast MRIs in July 2007, becoming the only facility in Santa Clarita to do so.

Sui H. Zhao and Amy Lee Acupuncture & Herbs invites you to experience efficient, friendly and professional patient care at their new location.  Treatments are available for sports injuries, stress, cosmetic issues, chronic diseases, and for patients recovering from surgery, strokes or chemotherapy and radiation therapies.  The pair were the most popular clinicians where they recently worked together and decided to team up to provide excellent and experienced healthcare that combines the best of Western and Oriental medicine in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Recent evidence suggests that gravity’s role in aging has been exaggerated and that the downward migration of facial skin over time is merely an illusion.  The real culprit is the loss of volume underneath the skin.