Medical

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries from auto accidents.  This happens when the force of an impact whips the head violently in one direction beyond its normal limits, then violently back in the opposite direction. 

Brainwave biofeedback or Neurofeedback, is a specialized field with almost 40 years of research in peer reviewed journals and clinical application for attention deficit disorder, seizures, fibromyalgia, sleep disorders and depression. 

“Treat your patients as you would like to be treated,” is the philosophy at the Valencia Foot and Ankle Center where Dr. Tony Avakian takes an added measure of time with his patients.

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye.  It can be compared to a window that is frosted or yellowed.  The amount and pattern of cloudiness within the lens can vary. 

A frequent complaint I encounter in my practice is fatigue.  Generally it is a vague and non-specific symptom and more often a result of something very simple and reversible such as not hydrating enough or lack of sleep.

Preventing aging means protecting yourself from physical abnormalities and disorders before they appear on the body. There are several points to keep in mind in order to prevent aging.

Is there something about your smile that’s driving you nuts? A darkened tooth or an unsightly gap or tooth chips and nicks that just ruin the effect? 

Traffic jams.  Paying bills.  Deadlines.  These unpleasant and challenging situations create stress in our lives. 

Preventing skin cancer is becoming a bigger issue in today’s world.  Worries about the depleting Ozone layer in the Earth’s upper atmosphere and the resulting increase in Ultraviolet (UV) exposure has made skin protection an even higher priority for people than ever before.  

Breast Augmentation surgery has gone through a somewhat checkered past to emerge as one of the most popular and safe cosmetic surgeries performed today.  

We all hope that it never happens to us, but somehow it has, you or a family member have just received a cancer diagnosis.  You experience fear as you have never before known.  It’s terrifying and your mind races, all your thoughts are confused and you ask the question, “I have cancer, what do I do now?”

“We’re all just coming together after having established practices here in the Santa Clarita Valley for years,” says Dr. Kelly Smudde who has practiced dentistry with her husband Allen since she graduated from dental school ten years ago.

Women are barraged with information regarding menopause and the treatment of symptoms.  Women can become empowered by understanding this information. 

Pain at the ball of the foot can be caused by several different things, including stress fracture joint pain, ligament tears and such examination. 

The Cinema Professional Center is a brand-new, state-of-the-art, two-story medical office building in the heart of Valencia in the Santa Clarita Valley. 

Bad breath, also called halitosis, is a common condition and sometimes a distressing source of embarrassment.  Frequently, people aren’t even aware there’s a problem.  While there are many causes for bad breath, it most commonly results from a lack of good oral hygiene.  Daily brushing and flossing and regular dental checkups and cleanings are the best prevention for bad breath.

The first eye examination for children is recommended by six months of age and again by three years of age, before entering school and yearly thereafter or as recommended by your Optometrist.  Remember, as our bodies change and develop, so do our eyes.  Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age children, according to Prevent Blindness America(R). 

Mother’s day is the perfect time to treat your loved one to a special life altering experience.  Dr. Marc Lussier has the secret weapon of turning the hands of time back by at least 10 years.