Medical

Dr. Carole Randolph has been practicing orthodontics in Valencia for 12 years this month from her butterfly-filled office in the City Hall Building.  Earlier this year, she began treatment of her 3,000th smile in Santa Clarita, including nearly 1,000 adult smiles.  Now she’s spreading her wings and moving to a new, more spacious office.

College of the Canyons is one step closer to launching a Medical Lab Technician, MLT, training program thanks to a $100,000 federal appropriation proposed by Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon.

When considering vision-correction surgery, most people think LASIK. But according to Ophthalmologist Dr. Rajesh Khanna, sometimes LASIK isn’t the best option.  Here’s why multi-focal lenses can often be the better choice: 

I have been doing liposuction for many years now and my patients love the results.  The most common body parts are the abdomen, thighs, flanks and hips.  We also do the arms, axillae and neck region for people who do not have hanging skin.  It is the most common procedure booked with addition procedures. 

On Wednesday, September 5, John Lutz from the California Highway Patrol will present Safe Driving for Seniors, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Activity Rooms one and two of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, in Newhall.

Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may have as a complication of the disease.  They include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma.  Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease associated with diabetes and it’s the leading cause of blindness in American adults.

Are you suffering from acid reflux?  When you are suffering from acid reflux, you should be on a special acid reflux diet to help you alleviate some of the symptoms associated with this condition.

Last month, we provided direction on how to select the best sunscreen to help prevent skin damage to you or your family.  As confusing as selecting the proper sunscreen is, equally confusing is how, when and how often it should be applied. Thus, we thought we would clear up some misconceptions about this as well.

2003 MAZDA B3000 2D Regular Cab 

Excellent truck in immaculate condition with very low miles (32,000mi).  Original owner.  Features AM/FM CD system, power steering, ABS brakes, bed liner, air bags, air conditioning, cruise control, cloth seats, running boards, tinted windows and alloy wheels.

I have worn dentures for practically two thirds of my life.  Over those years, the dentures I wore were uncomfortable, deep set and did not have the look and feel of natural teeth.  As a result, I lacked self confidence whenever I smiled and talked with people.  I was always very conscious whenever people looked at me.  I covered my mouth when I smiled and I was very unhappy with the way I looked.  Cosmetic Dentistry gave me hope to improve my looks and self confidence.

The catch phrase says it all.  Adult children who are caring for their parents while also raising their own family are known as “the sandwich generation.”  These caregivers find themselves pulled in many directions by caring for a parent, raising their children, keeping their marriage healthy and often holding down a job as well.

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. 

Of all the reasons why patients come into our office, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “I am so tired.”  Last month, I discussed anemia, under active thyroid and sleep apnea as three reasons why a person may feel tired.  This month, the discussion continues with several other reasons a person may experience fatigue.

The knee is a vulnerable joint.  It is basically just two long leg bones held together with ligaments and muscles.  Problems develop when you put too much stress on the joint.  The common knee problems are:

When Santa Ana Winds blow into Santa Clarita, we have some tips for blocking eyes from the harsh effects of the weather.
1. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun and wind.

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A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous bands that bind bones together at a joint, is referred to as a sprain.  Typically, the surrounding blood vessels are also injured, resulting in bruising.

If you have noticed a sore spot between your teeth for some time and especially if that area seems to bleed easily when brushing or flossing, don’t delay.  Make an appointment with your dentist.  You may have periodontal disease.  It’s very common and affects an estimated 50 million people in the United States.

We have been taught what should be.  We have developed our personal preferences of what should be.  These all make perfect sense to us.  How could anyone not be eager to take on our expectations?  When presenting our expectations, we need to ask ourselves if we’d be as open to eagerly accept the expectations of others as we expect them to accept our expectations.