Jessica Pena, Author at Healthpointe

About Jessica Pena

Jessica is a health blogger and content writer for Healthpointe, a healthcare organization specializing in orthopedics, sports injuries, injured workers, and more. Whatever it is you need to know – whether it’s the latest treatments for hernias, or tips for quick headache relief (and everything in between) – Jessica has you covered. For more of Jessica, check out her articles on the Healthpointe blog. View all posts by Jessica Pena →

3 Nov , 2017

Healthy Heart – Not This Diet!

Jessica Pena

Nutrition Fridays

Maintain a Healthy Heart by Avoiding These Foods We have all heard that with a proper diet you can prevent heart disease. It’s also common knowledge that a proper diet can improve cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, weight issues, and...

31 Oct , 2017

What You Need to Know About Rib Fractures

Jessica Pena

Orthopedics

Rib Fractures - Information you should know Did you know that a broken rib is a common injury that occurs when one of the bones in your rib cage breaks or cracks? Well, most cases of a broken rib result from blunt chest trauma that can occur from...

25 Oct , 2017

Occupational Medicine in Corona

Jessica Pena

Occupational Medicine

What is Occupational Medicine? Occupational Medicine is healthcare centered around work conditions/environment. What this means is that occupational medicine physicians will evaluate, treat, and find a resolution to injuries caused by the workpl...

19 Oct , 2017

Frequently Asked Questions about Occupational Medicine in Temecula

Jessica Pena

Occupational Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions about Occupational Medicine in Temecula Q: What is Occupation Medicine? A: Occupational Medicine is focused on the prevention, treatment, and resolution of work-related injuries. It also addresses workplace health, s...

6 Oct , 2017

What to Eat for a Kidney Cleanse

Jessica Pena

nutrition fridays Nutrition Fridays

It’s no secret that the kidneys are incredible organs and pretty much filter the blood, removing waste products and excessive water to help detoxify the body. They basically aide the body by keeping things running as they should. However, there...

29 Sep , 2017

Egg-cellent Benefits: How eggs can benefit your life!

Jessica Pena

nutrition fridays Nutrition Fridays

Did you know that eggs are very nutritious? Well, guess what? Eggs are incredibly nutritious and supply the body with vitamins, minerals and a great source of inexpensive protein. Think about it: an egg is meant to turn into a baby chicken. It's on...

12 Sep , 2017

Rotator Cuffs: What You Need to Know

Jessica Pena

Orthopedics

What you need to know about Rotator Cuff Tears The rotator cuff is composed of a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff allows the head of the upper arm bone to stay in place firmly within the shallow socke...

10 Aug , 2017

The Importance of Hydration – All Year Long

Jessica Pena

Uncategorized

The Importance of Water and Hydration! Do you know the human body is composed of about 60% water? From our muscle to our bones, water is extremely important – our whole bodies depend on water. It is said that after five days without water we woul...

8 Aug , 2017

This Summer Look Out for Dry Drowning!

Jessica Pena

Uncategorized

What you should know about Dry Drowning The summer is always hot and the go-to activities usually involves water. While we all love swimming and water theme parks, it’s important to be safe! So be on the lookout for dry drowning, as dry drowning i...

25 Jul , 2017

The Many Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Jessica Pena

Chiropractic

There are many benefits to chiropractic care. As you may or may not know, chiropractic care is one of the most sought-out treatments for pain. People who suffer from joint pain, sport injuries, muscle strains, or even those involved in accidents s...

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