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17 Jul , 2020

At-Home Meditation for Pain Management

anxiety, deep breathing, deep relaxing, dissociation, meditation, pain management, relaxation Holistic Medicine, Pain Management

Effective pain management is the combination of medications and mental coping strategies, a combination that is necessary to address the physical and psychological causes of pain. Mental coping and meditation strategies are designed to relax the bo...

2 Jul , 2020

Do I Have a Cold or Do I have Allergies?

Healthpointe

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Is it a Summer Cold or Seasonal Allergies? 2020 According to ENT specialists, when you come across anything that you are allergic to such as pollen, dust mites, animal dander, foods, or drugs, your body considers the allergen as an “invader” and...

26 Jun , 2020

Roller Skating 101: Avoid Common Injuries and Fall Safely

Camilla S.

concussion, fracture, Healthpointe, how to roller skate, orthopedics, roller derby, roller skate, roller skating, skating 101, Sports Medicine, sprain, united we skate Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

Though roller skates have existed since the 1700s, roller skating first became a more popularized hobby in America in early 1960’s and 70’s. It is a pillar of dance, sport, artistic expression, culture, and more, and once again has become more popu...

19 Jun , 2020

Nutrition Friday – Incorporating Summer Produce to Help Boost Your Diet

Lydia Gil

Healthy Diet, Nutrition Friday, Summer, Summer Produce Hot Topics, Nutrition Fridays, Uncategorized

With summer just around the corner, it is the perfect time to appreciate the beautiful fruits and vegetables of the summer season. Not only is the variety a great addition to any summer celebration, but having a well-rounded mixture of vegetables a...

5 Jun , 2020

How to Stay Safe this National Running Day

Camilla S.

covid-19, Healthpointe, healthy, national running day, pain management, parks and recreation, running, Sports Medicine Holidays, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

The first Wednesday in June of each year marks National Running Day, a day that the National Day Calendar designates as “a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running… [or begin] a life-changing commitment to running.” With gyms and pu...

22 May , 2020

Yoga Back Stretches for Working from Home

Lydia Gil

back stretches, Healthpointe, home office, orthopedics, pain management, work from home, yoga Hot Topics, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

Whether you’re working from your bed, couch, or at-home office, sitting for long periods of time can have detrimental effects on your back, and cause significant pain. According to Spineuniverse, almost 70% of people sit for 6 or more hours a day,...

13 Mar , 2020

The Most Common Basketball Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Lydia Gil

Basketball, Basketball Injuries, knee injuries, Kobe, March Madness, Shoulder injuries Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Basketball season is upon us, and while there has been added excitement due to more people playing the sport, this means that there is also more of a chance of someone getting injured. According to USA Today, basketball is one of the top...

6 Mar , 2020

The image displays a white plate with colorful looking food on it- bright green asparagus, pink baked salmon, and cherry red tomatoes. This is an example of a nutritious meal.

March is National Nutrition Month!

Miranda Eastman

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Nutrition informs everything we do. Nutrients and other substances in food are responsible for bodily maintenance, growth, reproduction, and health. By and large, food is great, but if people aren’t getting the right combination of nutrients, it ca...

28 Feb , 2020

Healthpointe Participates in Brea 8k

Miranda Eastman

brea 8k, community, cross country, healthy living, long distance, participation, pets, race, running, team Community, Press Release

On February 23, 2020, the Healthpointe team participated in the 29th annual Brea 8k, a hometown-style event to raise funds for the students of Brea Olinda High School. This occasion is focused on health, community, and most importantly, fun! In add...

21 Feb , 2020

Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

Kasondra Perez

knee injuries, orthopedics, shoulder dislocation, skiing, snowboarding, winter sports, wrist fracture Hot Topics, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

For Californians, winter sports can be somewhat of an enigma. There are many different kinds of winter sports that vary in the length of their existence; however, no winter sport has quite the staying power as skiing does. Skiing can be dated back...