Medical

Most digestive disorders develop because of the body’s inability to produce sufficient enzymes for health-enhancing digestion and proper nutrient absorption.  Enzyme depletion results in improper digestion and absorption, leading to chronic disorders.

Did you know that most people by the age of 40 go through a physiologic change in their eyes that leads to the need for reading glasses?  There is no escape for this change.  Some people who are mildly nearsighted (can see near without glasses) remove their distance glasses to read.  For those of us who see well far away, we will eventually need reading glasses/contacts.

With summer and higher temperatures we have a tendency to wear less clothing and expose more of our skin to the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.  Regardless of the terms you use for tanning, more exposure to the sun increases our chances of getting skin cancer.  Most of us have heard that we should wear sunscreen and limit our exposure to the sun, but do we really know the facts?

Although the practice of chiropractic is one with a neuromusculoskeletal focus, a number of other conditions appear to respond to chiropractic treatment as well.  As a result, some patients seek chiropractic treatment as a non-invasive, non-drug therapeutic intervention.

As your dentist, my biggest concern is your dental health.  Teeth are a priceless possession.  Maintaining them should never take a back seat to details like treatment costs or insurance coverage.

Our office financial policy is pretty basic.  Somehow, we will find a way to perform the work you need now rather that put it off for money reasons.  Simply put, we are here to help.

Dr. Jennifer C. Smith, an accomplished and published toxicologist specializing in envenomation (the process by which venom is injected into human beings through a bite of a venomous creature) at Loma Linda University Medical Center recently addressed physicians and staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital on the subject of managing and treating rattlesnake bites.

Women are barraged with information regarding menopause and the treatment of symptoms.  Women can become empowered by understanding this information.  This understanding enables a woman to make the decision that is right for her.  

Menopause is inevitable in the course of a woman’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.  

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Pulmonary Function Laboratory has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.

It’s not a secret; it’s a common medical condition.  A problem that is not often addressed yet affects four out of every 10 women of all ages is urinary incontinence.
Genuine Stress Incontinence (GSI), is the involuntary leakage of urine during normal activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercises or even during positional changes of the body.  GSI occurs when muscles and tissue in the pelvic floor and urethra stretch and are weakened, preventing normal continence mechanisms from controlling urine loss.

With the diet craze of today, it’s important not to forget the eyes.  Losing your eyesight is not just something to worry about when you retire.  What you do now can and will save your vision.

Heel pain is one of the most common presenting complaints of those visiting a foot and ankle specialists’ office.  While there are a few different conditions that can cause heel pain, plantar fasciitis is by far the most common.  Your physician can help differentiate between the types of heel pain. 

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.  Forming a flexible, closed container around the nucleus is the annulus fibrosis which consists of cartilage rings which adhere strongly to each spinal bone.  

While Dr. Craig Ingber may have only opened the doors to Dermacare of Valencia three short months ago, he brings his 30 years of experience as a facial plastic surgeon with him.

Having surgery at a hospital can make any person nervous, as there are a lot of unknowns.  But did you know you can take some simple steps to ensure that your post-surgical experience is both pleasant and comfortable?
Before arriving at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, there are certain preparations you can make.  One important step is to make prior arrangements with your physician to have all prescriptions related to your post-surgery recovery filled in advance and ready to be taken at home. 

Nowadays, when you go shopping for sunscreen to protect your family during hot summer days, you are faced with a variety of choices that can leave you wondering: which sunscreen should I purchase?

Imagine being depressed, so severely depressed you couldn’t live a normal life and carry out your day-to-day activities.  People used to think it was all in your head, and that if you really tried, you could snap out of it or just get over it.

Of all the reasons patients come into our office, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “I am so tired.”  In this two-part article, I’ll discuss several reasons why someone might have the complaint of fatigue.

No two women will experience menopause the same way.  Some women will sail through this time of their life with little or no discomfort, while others will be plagued with several symptoms for years.  Everyone’s body chemistry is as unique as a fingerprint.