Medical

One of the most requested non-surgical procedures in the United States right now is laser hair removal.  But like so many cosmetic procedures, the quality of the provider is influenced by the tools that they use.  Lasers may all seem the same, but they are not.

Breast MRI is an exciting new technology that will soon be available at Tower Imaging Valencia as part of our already comprehensive array of services.

Breast MRI tumor evaluation using intravenous contrast material has emerged as the most sensitive technique to detect invasive ductal cancer, the most common form of breast cancer.  

Nearly every day I speak to a new patient who is complaining of chronic health concerns.  Maybe it’s constipation, headaches, acid reflux, leg pain or numb fingers.  I begin by questioning the patient about old injuries, car wrecks, falls, sports, all the usual events in life that cause physical stress on the body.  Almost universally people tell me that some if not all of these apply, but then they will say, “Yeah, but I really didn’t get hurt.” 

Imagine there is a bank that deposits $86,400 into your account each morning. But there’s a catch, it carries over no balance from day to day, so you lose every dollar you don’t spend.  What would you do?  You’d spend every cent of course.  Each of us has just such a bank.  Its name is time.  

I have found since moving to Santa Clarita there seems to be a constant question among lay people wondering, “What is art?”
Usually this question is asked by people who have had little background and experience with art education therefore, they do not know how to understand the question, “What is art?”

Congratulations.  You are pregnant.  There are many ways in which acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help a woman feel well throughout her pregnancy.  During the first three months a woman’s body goes through the biggest changes. 

A deformed toenail can be embarrassing, although it is usually more obvious to the individual who has it rather than to others.  In most cases, a deformed toenail can be treated and restored to its once attractive appearance. 

Hypnotherapy is a sort of massage, but for the mind.  Not only is a session of hypnosis extremely therapeutic, but it also relaxes, rejuvenates and recharges the mental faculties.  What a spa treatment does for the skin, hypnosis does for the mind.  You come in tense, anxious and full of the stress of daily living (or worse) and leave feeling more relaxed, pampered and hopefully better able to deal with work, kids, spouse, etc.

Blemishes can cause embarrassment and a lack of self-esteem.  The good news is there are many new innovative ways to help drastically reduce, control and prevent acne breakouts.

Ever heard of a geriatric assessment?  If you have aging parents treated by several doctors, none of whom talk to each other; if one of your parents has fallen or has developed a fear of falling; or if you’re starting to notice a change in your parent’s behavior or symptoms such as dizziness, nausea or confusion, symptoms that could be side effects of the various medications they take, a geriatric assessment may be helpful, even vital.

Summer is here and singles are actively seeking partners to spend the summer with and possibly more.  If you happen to be one of those singles, it’s helpful to know whether what we seek is realistic and what we offer is of value to those we seek. Often, people focus only on what they expect to get, not on what they bring to the relationship.  To have healthy relationships, we need to look at both.  Obviously, we don’t want a relationship with someone who isn’t compatible with who we are, but are we offering what that person is seeking?

Common symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, weight-gain and depression can be signs of adrenal fatigue.  Cortisol is an important hormone released by the adrenal glands and involved in many functions of the body such as regulation of blood pressure, blood sugar maintenance, immune function, inflammatory response and thyroid function. 

Something is chasing you.  You run as fast as you can but, it keeps getting closer.  You try with all your might to scream for help, but you are unable to make a sound.  Your heart is pounding as you wake up hard.  You are drenched with sweat, disoriented and heavy with sleep.  You try to shake off the nightmare, but the unsettling feelings have left you feeling wobbly and weak.

With breast cancer awareness in mind, Santa Clarita Valley Vons and Pavilions grocery stores have recently donated more than $43,000 to the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center, located on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital campus.

Local Vons and Pavilions grocery stores raised funds for their annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign through bake sales, donations at checkout counters, book sales, root beer float sales and a particularly popular form of donation, “Free the courtesy clerk from the store jail.” 

In the previous issue, I talked about the causes and symptoms of a toothache.  Usually you need to see your dentist at once if you have toothache.  How can you alleviate the pain if you cannot see your dentist right way?  In case, you are unable to schedule an emergency appointment, a self-care treatment can temporarily alleviate pain and inflammation from a toothache:

The tonsils and adenoids are tissues in the throat that assist in making antibodies to help fight infections.  The tonsils can be seen on the side of the throat at the back of the mouth.  The adenoids are above the roof of the mouth and usually cannot be seen.

Have you been going through physical therapy or have you been seeing your chiropractor with little or no results?  Has your healthcare professional been able to see your actual spine or other problem area move?  Well, maybe it is time you have.  Ask your healthcare professional if a Digital Motion X-ray (DMX) would be right for you.

Losing a large amount of weight, whether by proper eating habits and nutrition, exercise or bariatric surgery, has many rewarding benefits.  However, many of those who accomplish significant weight loss may still find that they do not have that tight and fit body that they had wanted to achieve.  Skin may be loose and sagging in various areas such as, the face, breast, tummy, backside, thighs and even the arms.