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4 Oct , 2017

Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Artists

As an experienced artist, do you feel pain in your wrist after drawing or painting for a while? Or as someone interested in getting into art, do you know how you would prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? Here at Healthpointe, we care about all parts...

29 Sep , 2017

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

Jessica Pena

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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...

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...

18 Sep , 2017

Healthpointe Now Offering Chiropractic Care Throughout Southern California

Brandon Davila

Press Release

Healthpointe is proud to announce that they are offering chiropractic care to patients in Southern California. Patients with chronic back pain, neck pain, muscle spasms, and/or tenderness can seek relief from the highly-skilled techniques and servi...

15 Sep , 2017

Healthpointe Food Drive Raises 270 Meals for Local Families

Brandon Davila

Press Release

Healthpointe is proud to announce that from May 15, 2017 to June 02, 2017, they have raised 324 pounds of food for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Their efforts, which were a part of a company-wide charity drive with the Food Bank, were a succe...

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 (...

13 Sep , 2017

Heartburn and Your Diet

Brandon Davila

Cardiology

What you need to know about Heartburn Heartburn is a sensation of burning or discomfort typically experienced in the chest area or upper belly up to the throat. Heartburn is normally a result of an irritation of the esophagus (the tube that connec...

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...

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...