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21 Oct , 2019

A man looks at a collection of opioid medication with his hand on his head, upset.

Healthpointe Implements Chronic Pain Programs to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Functional Restoration, Pain Management, Press Release, Psychology

Healthpointe, a premiere multidisciplinary healthcare organization in Southern California, is taking a major lead in fighting the opioid epidemic. Healthpointe has developed two chronic pain programs to help patients suffering from chronic pain dec...

10 Oct , 2019

World Mental Health Day: Let’s Talk About #MentalHealth

Camilla S.

#endthestigma, bpad, depression, emdr, end the stigma, mental health, ocd, psychology, ptsd Holidays, Medicine, Neurology, Psychology

A Short Introduction to PTSD, Depression, BPAD, and OCD Today is October 10th, which means that it’s also World Mental Health Day! The World Health Organization recognizes the importance of mental health on this day as a way to raise awareness...

27 Sep , 2019

The Flu: Complication Prevention

Camilla S.

back to school, common cold, flu season, flu vaccine, influenza virus, vaccination, vaccines Holidays, Medicine, Physicals and Vaccinations

Catching and experiencing the flu can heavily impact even the healthiest of individuals. Unlike having a sniffle or a sore throat, flu symptoms can include “feeling feverish [or having chills], cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or bo...

20 Sep , 2019

What to Know when Dealing with a Fracture

Noah Ginnett

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...