Medical

In the last issue, we talked about some of dental procedures in improving smiles such as bleaching to remove stains and white bonding for discolored teeth.  There are more available dental treatments to have a beautiful smile.

Using guided imagery is a popular and an effective process for self healing and self improvement on a variety of issues.  It can be used not only to facilitate the mind and body connection for improved health, but also for stress relief, attitude shifts, behavioral changes, and performance enhancement, just to name a few.

Your toe is killing you.  The joint at the end of your toe hurts so much you can’t even straighten it.  Your toe rubs against the top of your shoe and this makes it feel worse.  As a result, you have a corn.  The tip of your toe is turned down against your shoe increasing your level of pressure and discomfort.  Your toe may even be red and swollen.  This condition is called mallet toe.

This article is a continuation of my seven-part series of checking your health.  I will conclude the series next month.
3. Do you get irritated very often?

In our world of voluminous food choices and dietary recommendations, the question of how to properly nourish our bodies is of increasing concern.  One of the solutions that presents itself amidst the chaos is the holistic food guide.  The main idea is to eat what is naturally occurring in the environment and foods that we could harvest, grow, catch or prepare without a factory at our disposal. 

So, you’re off on a run or just walking down the street and somehow you lose your footing.  Next thing you know you feel your ankle roll to the side and you are now experiencing a sharp pain in your foot.  Is it sprained?  Is it fractured? Now what do you do?  Well, the first thing to do is to head to your local medical provider to be checked.  If it is determined there is no fracture but instead an ankle sprain you can then breath a sigh of relief.  However, the old days of just using rest and ice should be over.

Aging well does not mean not aging.  But, successful aging involves good health, both physical and psychological.  While changes in our bodies and the way we think and feel are inevitable, the steps below can maintain, even improve your health well into your 80s, 90s and beyond.

Choosing the correct treatment plan for non-surgical facial enhancement can be confusing, especially when it comes to choosing the most effective treatment plan for one’s individual situation.  It is very important that the client has a consultation and treatment from an experienced aesthetic practitioner.

Your health and the health of your family are one of your most valuable commodities, take care now to protect it, think about setting up a complete physical with Dr. Wells today.  Patty Wells, M.D. is a successful family practitioner in the Santa Clarita Valley who has made it her mission to help you and your family get healthy and stay healthy, while offering the best in customer care.

Raw milk...This sounds so strange to our modern ears.  Raw means not cooked, right?  And milk isn’t cooked, is it?

Close your eyes and imagine a dairy cow.  The golden sun shines as she munches lush green grass in a pasture.  Here comes the farmer in his overalls and hat, coming to bring his girls in for their afternoon milking.  Cowbells jingle as the cows stroll to the barn.

Do you feel that you may be suffering from parasites?
Even if you don’t think you are suffering from parasites, take the test below.

How many times and in how many ways have you tried to quit smoking?  Are you one of those people who can quit for a while, but if anything happens to upset the emotional balance of your life, you start again with the excuse that you were stressed out?  Do you smoke when you’re bored or when you are seeking pleasure or relaxation?  

Bringing home a newborn baby is a very exciting event.  It also can be anxiety provoking for some, especially if they are first-time parents.

Here are some general guidelines for newborn care:

Diarrhea refers to abnormal frequency and liquidity of fecal discharges.  It is usually due to disorders of the spleen, stomach, large and small intestines.  In light of the manifestations of the disease and the course, it is clinically divided into acute and chronic.  The former is mostly caused by indigestion due to excessive eating or improper diet and attack of external cold dampness, leading to dysfunction in transmission of intestinal contents or caused by invasion of dampheat in summer or autumn; the later is caused by deficiency of the spleen and stomach, leading to failure in transportation and transformation.

If you suffer from frequent headaches, migraines, neck or jaw pain, you might want to visit a specially trained neuromuscular dentist before you reach for painkillers.  Healthcare experts say that people with misaligned bites often have jaw and neck muscles that are overworking to find a comfortable bite.  This can cause chronic pain.  These overworked muscles can lead to a number of ailments that people don’t associate with dental problems, including headaches, neck, shoulder, jaw or back pain, grinding, ringing in the ears, swallowing problems, clicking and popping of the jaw, sleep apnea, tingling in the fingertips and other symptoms.  

In my practice, I get asked an array of skincare questions.  However, one of the most popular questions I get is this one:  As we get older, what types of skincare products should we be looking for?  My answer to this is fairly simple.

Successful long-term weight loss is incredibly difficult for most people to achieve.  This is why more and more, people are turning to acupuncture weight loss treatments to try to handle their weight problem once and for all.

Acupuncture is a practice that is more than 3,000 years old, significantly older than Western medicinal therapies and practices.
Acupuncture weight loss treatment involves inserting hair-thin needles into particular spots on the skin that are believed to help the body function properly.

As you have heard, most Americans are gaining weight.  For these patients, this requires a surgical procedure to reduce the size of their stomach for them to return to a normal, healthy weight.  This is accomplished by one of several types of Gastric Bypass Surgery.