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1 Mar , 2016

Salt! Salt! Salt!

Salt has been directly linked to cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, strokes and heart attacks. But Americans have acquired a fond taste for salt as evidenced by the brisk sales of packaged and processed foods, such as potato chips, cur...

29 Feb , 2016

Healthpointe Announces Relocation of their Temecula Medical Clinic

Brandon Davila

Press Release Articles

Healthpointe, one of Southern California’s leading multidisciplinary healthcare organizations, is proud to announce the relocation of their Temecula Medical Clinic. The Temecula clinic has moved from 28991 Old Town Front St., to the new address at...

27 Feb , 2016

A New Hope for Osteoporosis

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Broken bones and stress fractures are no walk in the park, especially for a person with osteoporosis, a condition where the body's natural production of new bone tissues does not keep up with the elimination of old bone tissues. Osteoporosis increa...

22 Feb , 2016

The Anatomy of Lumbar Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

The lower back consists of two main parts: the lumbar spine and the sacrum, as well as the vertebral discs that lie in between the bones. A deeper understanding of the basic anatomy of the lower back can prevent back pain. The lumbar spine is th...

19 Feb , 2016

Healing from a Concussion

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Have you been diagnosed with a concussion? Don’t panic because your brain can usually recover from a concussion. Visit the neurology department at any of our clinics, such as the one in Temecula by Murrieta, Fallbrook, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, and...

18 Feb , 2016

MOVE! (and enjoy less pain)

Healthpointe

Pain Management Articles

While it may appear counter intuitive to engage in physical activity as pain management to joint pain, studies have shown the benefits of staying in motion. This is because the more you move your body, the less joint stiffness you will experience s...

18 Feb , 2016

FAQs for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology Articles

Many people believe that only children will have congenital heart disease but this is far from the truth. Adults can also have congenital heart diseases that have remained undetected and untreated, so their risks are similar in many instances to th...

17 Feb , 2016

How to Play Sports Without Injuring Yourself

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Are you ready to enter the world of amateur sports as an older adult? You will likely have concerns about your physical safety, particularly in terms of your risks for injuries considering your age and physical condition. Fortunately, you can ta...

16 Feb , 2016

How to Test for Allergies Without Shots

Kristin Minasian

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While skin testing for allergies is harmless, many individuals are still wary of the procedure. The sting of the needle contributes to the wariness, although it must be said that misconceptions reinforce it. Basically, skin testing for allergies...

15 Feb , 2016

Worker’s Compensation FAQs

Healthpointe

Occupational Medicine Articles

Are there benefits when you return to work? Yes, studies have shown that returning to work in particular and to an active life in general can facilitate your faster recovery from injury. You will also find that it may increase your benefits, includ...