Kristin Minasian, Author at Healthpointe

About Kristin Minasian

Kristin is a content writer and medical reviewer for Healthpointe, where she creates pretty much anything – from press releases on new doctors to blog articles on the link between rock and roll and your health. When she is not punching keys at her computer, you can most certainly find her playing them at her piano! For more of Kristin, check out her articles on the Healthpointe blog. View all posts by Kristin Minasian →

29 Jan , 2018

What Causes Dark, Under Eye Circles?

Kristin Minasian

Dermatology

If your eyes are looking more like a panda's than a human's lately – due to dark under eye circles – then you'll want to read up on theses causes! Too Much Sleep: Dark circles are often associated with a lack of sleep. This is true, but t...

29 Dec , 2017

8 Ideas to Help Jump-Start Your New Year’s Nutrition Goals

Kristin Minasian

Nutrition Fridays

#1. Keep a food diary. Record everything you ate for the day, when you ate it, what you would have done differently (if anything), and – most importantly – how the food made you feel (both physically and emotionally). Identifying what works and wh...

9 Dec , 2017

Healthpointe Accepting Applications for Three $1,000 Student Scholarships

Kristin Minasian

Press Release

Healthpointe’s Medical Director Dr. Ismael Silva is proud to announce that Healthpointe is now accepting applications for three $1,000 academic scholarships to Southern California students interested in a medical career. On the creation of the s...

28 Nov , 2017

How Weather Affects Orthopedic Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

Remember Shel Silverstein’s infamous “Sick”? Allow me to refresh your memory with a few lines: “I cannot go to school today, / Said little Peggy Ann McKay.” (1-2) “My back is wrenched, my ankle’s sprained, / My ‘pendix pains each time it rain...

20 Oct , 2017

How to Make Dandelion Taste Good

Kristin Minasian

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Dandelion greens are a hub of nutrients: I’m talking high levels of calcium, Vitamins C and B6, riboflavin, and iron. In theory, dandelion greens are the perfect snack, but I beseech you to eat them plain and raw – they’re a little too bitter and e...

13 Oct , 2017

5 Calming Foods That Will Help You Fall Asleep

Kristin Minasian

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If you are looking for foods that will help you fall asleep, look no further! Here, I’ve curated a list of the most delectable and sleep-inducing foods that you can find in your own kitchen. Peanut Butter Peanuts contain niacin (Vitamin B...

22 Sep , 2017

Introducing a Brand-New Healthpointe Blog Series!

Kristin Minasian

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We are so excited to announce the start of a brand-new Healthpointe blog series, called Nutrition Fridays! Nutrition Fridays will answer all of your burning questions about nutrition, and more! All medical tips and advice will be reviewed by Hea...

14 Sep , 2017

Scared to Drive After a Car Crash?

Kristin Minasian

Psychology

If you have ever been scared to drive after a car crash, you are not alone. According to a 2016 article from the National Center for PTSD, every year 3 million drivers in the U.S. are involved in a serious car crash. Of those, 9% experience PTSD (...

9 Sep , 2017

How Yoga Can Relieve Orthopedic Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

We’ve all heard about the “glorious” effects of yoga (and if you haven’t, just stand in the checkout line at any health foods store – the magazine racks will practically scream it at you). While any orthopedist will tell you that routine stretching...

8 Sep , 2017

Can TMJ Cause Breathing Problems?

Kristin Minasian

ENT

Most people associate TMJ with jaw misalignment or swelling of the jaw joints. However, TMJ disorders commonly lead to more serious problems, such as migraines, radiating pain, and even difficulty breathing. So what does the jaw joint have anyth...

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