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20 Sep , 2019

What to Know when Dealing with a Fracture

broken bones, first aid, fractured bones, fractures, orthopedics Orthopedics

Fractures, or broken bones, are certainly disturbing. As if the pain, discomfort, and occasional loss of blood and mobility wasn’t enough, some are afraid for the worst: the possibility of infection or amputation. Fortunately, with our modern day m...

29 Aug , 2019

Rise and Shine: Wake Up Earlier with More Energy

Noah Ginnett

sleep Psychology

Let’s face it: nobody likes to wake up earlier. Attending to life’s responsibilities seems but an afterthought when the warmth of a comforting bed beckons us to go back to sleep. Unfortunately, at some point or another we are going to have to get u...

10 Jul , 2019

Hot or Cold: The Degree to Which Pain is Treated

Noah Ginnett

cold packs, hot baths, ice packs, pain Orthopedics, Pain Management

At some point in our lives, we have all probably been instructed to apply hot or cold to our wounds. Have you ever wondered why one temperature is often preferable to use over another? The answer is simple: you can generally use heat for muscle...

3 Jul , 2019

Does Playing Video Games cause Carpal Tunnel?

Noah Ginnett

carpal tunnel, video games Orthopedics

Do you experience pain in your hands or wrists while playing video games? Perhaps that fire button finger of yours is the problem, and it could contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. What is Carpal Tunnel? The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow passage nea...

27 Jun , 2019

Seasonal Allergies

Kim McIntosh

allergies, allergies.pollen, hay fever, pollen allergies ENT

Allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as seasonal allergies, pollen allergies, or hay fever, is an especially prevalent affliction across the globe. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 10-30% of the global population a...

14 Jun , 2019

5 Reasons to Keep Cool with Cucumbers

Kim McIntosh

cucumber, health benefits, lectins, national cucumber day, nutrients, nutrition, vitamins Nutrition Fridays

With summer upon us and temperatures reaching the triple digits in Southern California, everyone is trying to keep cool as a cucumber. But what does cucumber do for us other than look pretty in our drinks? Below are some reasons to celebrate Nation...

10 Jun , 2019

The Health Benefits of Native Herbs

Miranda Eastman

Holistic Medicine

For many health conscious people, medicinal herbs and herbal supplements have been an avenue of treatment preferable to prescription medication, largely due to some skepticism about the ingredients and addictive nature of those medicines. Herbal re...

7 Jun , 2019

Food Poisoning: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention

Kim McIntosh

bacteria, e. coli, food, food poisoning, foodborne illness, salmonella Nutrition Fridays

Food poisoning is the result of an infection often caused by consuming foods containing harmful bacteria, such as parasites and viruses most commonly found in raw chicken, meat, eggs, and fish. According to the CDC, in the United States, “48 millio...

28 May , 2019

Sprains versus Strains: What’s the Difference?

Kim McIntosh

orthopedic, sprains, strains Orthopedics

Although sprains and strains sound similar and are often used interchangeably, they are two separate conditions that affect the body differently. A sprain happens when a ligament (the tissue connecting two or more bones) is abnormally stretched...

24 May , 2019

A crying infant covered in red rashes and bumps.

Measles: A History, The Symptoms, and What to do Next

Miranda Eastman

Internal Medicine, Medicine

The United States is in the middle of a vaccination crisis, and it is evidenced by the increase in the number of positive diagnoses of a preventable disease thought to have been eradicated in America in the 2000’s. The measles are making a comeback...