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19 Apr , 2016

Biofeedback: Harness the Power of Your Mind!

Certain body functions are controlled involuntarily by your nervous system, such as your heart rate, skin temperature, and blood pressure. For example, you do not think about making your heart rate faster, but rather it just happens in response to...

16 Apr , 2016

Focus on Prevention of Migraines

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Headache Clinic

With a migraine attack, even your little toe and finger seem to be in pain with the smallest movement. Shaving, bathing, and even combing your hair hurts like hell! Shift in Focus But doctors at the Headache Clinic are shifting their focus fr...

14 Apr , 2016

Regenerative Medicine: Platelet-rich Plasma Injections

Kristin Minasian

Regenerative Medicine Articles

What is platelet-rich plasma? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a new and innovative treatment that is being used as regenerative medicine for common orthopedic conditions. Your blood contains mainly a liquid called plasma along with small solid com...

12 Apr , 2016

Have You Had a Concussion? Here’s What You Need to Know

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

If you suspect that you've sustained a concussion, seek immediate medical attention. Follow your doctor's treatment plan, and stay aware of common risk factors that can result in a repeat injury. The following is a list of common factors that ca...

11 Apr , 2016

How Physical Stress Affects Billiards Players

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Billiards sports medicine injuries come from the constant bending at the waist, stretching of the body, arms and legs, and overusing of the joints particularly the wrists, among other causes. At any of our clinics, such as the Ontario clinic by...

8 Apr , 2016

How to Prevent Knee Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Knee injuries are all too common among athletes, even among non-athletes; nearly 15 million Americans will suffer from knee injuries every year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. When you suspect an injury, you should ma...

5 Apr , 2016

Surprising Ways Your Heart Takes a Beating Every Day

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Cardiology Articles

We all know that failure to adopt a holistic cardiovascular and strength training exercise program, a healthy diet, and a set of sensible lifestyle habits can increase the risks for cardiovascular diseases. But there are hidden dangers in the envir...

4 Apr , 2016

The Link Between Strep and Heart Disease

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Cardiology Articles

Strep throat infections are most common among children, usually in the 5- to 15-year old bracket, but can also develop among younger children and older adults. But just because these infections are common does not necessarily mean that these can be...

2 Apr , 2016

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Disc Disorder

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Disc Disorder Despite advances in medical technology, diagnosing back pain from disc disorder can sometimes be a hit-and-miss. Fortunately, you can reduce confusion with the diagnostic process with these three u...

1 Apr , 2016

Scientists Close in on the Heels of New Migraine Treatment

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Headache Clinic

Modern medicine has repeatedly been frustrated in its attempts at finding the exact cause and treatments for the various types of headaches and migraines. But recent research has pointed to the possibility that a hypersensitive nerve system trigger...