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BH Dentist Janet Refoa Named To Top 10 Of �Top Doc LA�

No Author — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:17:00 EST

Dr. Janet Refoa, a long-time dentist in Beverly Hills has been chosen to receive �The 2011 Los Angeles Top Doctors & Dentists Award� for her achievements in general dentistry.

Doctor Takes Cutting-Edge Approach To Treating Depression

No Author — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:15:00 EST

With his multi-modal and cutting-edge approach, Dr. John Deirmenjian is helping depression patients get better.

Institute Works To Make Radiologic Imaging Available To Every Patient

No Author — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:11:00 EST

The sonographers and staff physicians at West Coast Ultrasound Institute are working to make radiologic imaging available to every patient.

Shape Up America Expo Coming This Month

No Author — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:10:00 EST

OperationFitness.com will present the Shape Up America: Free Health & Fitness Expo in Beverly Hills from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24 at 9900 Wilshire Blvd., in the former Robinsons-May parking lot.

Surgeon Uses Minimally Invasive Techniques To Help Patients End Pain

No Author — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:08:00 EST

A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Emmanuel is known for using minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to treat pain in the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle and complex back and neck disorders like herniated discs and spinal stenosis.

Kalologie Is One-Stop Spa For All Skin-Care Needs

No Author — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:48:00 EST

The search for beautiful skin can mean growing impatient in waiting rooms, being overwhelmed at department-store counters or constantly confused by the endless product �advancements.� Kalologie Skincare is the answer�with effective skincare treatments and products and an educated staff to recommend a strategy for each individual client�all under one roof.

Moving Past Chronic Pain

No Author — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:43:00 EST

The usual treatment recommendations for chronic pain are �you just have to live with it� and �take this medication.� No one wants to have to live with pain all or most of the time, so one takes the medication.

Beverly Hills Male Medical Center�For The Discerning Man Who Demands The Best

No Author — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:39:00 EST

Partners Dusty Rhodes and Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour have founded the Beverly Hills Male Medical Center, now open for three weeks, to help men confront the problems of various sexual dysfunction.

Ways To Promote Better Brain Health

No Author — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:49:00 EST

We are not invincible or immune to the aging process. Ultimately, we can�t stop what is predetermined by age and genetics. But we can offset or delay the aging process to some degree, and the answer begins by understanding and practicing the Keys to Better Brain Health.

Absorption Makes Dr. Hamilton�s New Skin Care Line So Effective

No Author — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:12:00 EST

After three years in development, including a patent-pending component, Dr. Douglas Hamilton is launching his revolutionary new product line, Deep Skin Care.

The two part set, including Deep Cell Activate and Deep Delivery Enhancer, is an all-in-one solution with all the antioxidants known to the skin-care industry included in one cream, Dr. Hamilton said.

Dr. Obagi To Debunk Anti-Aging Skin- Care Myths In April 22 Seminar

No Author — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:11:00 EST

At an April 22 seminar, Dr. Zein Obagi will debunk some of the myths about anti-aging skin care. Dr. Obagi is  known for his charismatic, provocative style. His interviews, quotes and accolades include USA Today, Vogue, Allure, InStyle, US Weekly, Fox News, ABC News, Dermatology Times and Cosmetic Dermatology. He is an internationally renowned educator and research clinician, and a leading expert in skin health.

Doctor�s Prescription For Health Care Reform

No Author — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EST

With obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease on the rise, is Joe Smith now on the road to better health with the new health-care reform bill?

Board-certified internist, Brian Flyer, M.D., believes the road to success starts with getting the right primary-care physician. In fact, waiting to use insurance for access could be a serious mistake. That�s because the insurance model has a longstanding history of dysfunction as a third party payor to physicians. Furthermore, ongoing inflation is automatic since people always spend more when they spend other people�s money.

Protocols Address Myriad Conditions

No Author — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:08:00 EST

Platt Center Focuses On Wellness Without Synthetic Medications

Why would people travel to an unknown medical center from every state in the union, or from countries as far away as Singapore, Greece, Indonesia, Brazil, Israel, Germany and more?

Because the Platt Medical Center in Rancho Mirage makes people well without using synthetic medications. The underlying cause of illness is approached, allowing for the withdrawal of drugs which are replaced with natural hormones, utilized in a unique fashion, along with dietary interventions and natural supplements. 

Patients Can Now Get A New Lease On Life

No Author — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:04:00 EST

Patients Can Now Get A New Lease On Life, And It All Starts Right in Beverly Hills
Laser Spine Institute Helping Patients Take Back Their Lives From Debilitating Back Pain With Local Consult Facility

With 90 percent of the American population experiencing back pain, sufferers are reaching out to an innovative solution to get their lives back through minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.

Use These Tips To Help Protect Your Family From PC-related Injury

No Author — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:50:00 EST

Computer time can add up to some painful injuries for computer users of all ages, experts say. Long periods of working at a computer � especially if your hands, wrists, arms and back are not properly positioned � can cause injuries that range from carpal tunnel syndrome to tailbone discomfort and even loss of vision.

Giving up your desktop or laptop is out of the question, and many of us find reducing our time online is nearly impossible. If you can�t cut back on computer time, how can you avoid computer-related injuries? Prevention is the key, says Aurelia Koby, president of Imak Corp. and an expert on ergonomically designed computer accessories.

�It�s important to achieve and sustain an ergonomic, body-friendly position whenever you use a computer,� Koby says. �Computer users who find themselves stuck in front of the screen for long hours should also practice simple exercises to help relieve the stress placed on their bodies by repetitive motion and prolonged sitting.�

Here are some simple ways to practice healthy computer use this fall.

Sit up straight

Slouching, slumping or allowing shoulders to roll forward places strain on a number of body parts, including the back, shoulders, arms, neck and even the muscles in your posterior.

Keep your back as straight as possible and your shoulders back and squared when using the PC. Pick a seating situation that facilitates this posture�such as an ergonomically designed chair adjusted to the appropriate level, paired with a comfortable desk. The keyboard should be positioned at a height that allows you to rest your elbows at your side, and sets your forearms parallel with the floor at the level of your keyboard.

It�s all in the wrist

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common ailments associated with computer use. Improper positioning of the wrist and arm while typing is a leading cause of computer-related pain. If you use a laptop a lot, you�re even more likely to experience improper positioning since the closeness of the keyboard to the computer screen and the touchpad make it nearly impossible to achieve healthful hand, wrist and arm position.

To minimize the risk of injury, connect an external mouse to your laptop and use wrist-positioning accessories.

Those are the breaks

Take regular breaks, whether you�re working on a PC or laptop. Stand up, stretch and go for a walk. If you can�t spare the time to leave your desk, swivel your chair away from the computer screen and practice a few simple stretching exercises in your seat.

To minimize eye strain�another common computer-related ailment � frequently look away from the screen and focus on faraway objects. Make sure your primary light source never shines directly in your face or on the computer screen. Eliminate reflections or glare by tilting the monitor or using a glare-reducing filter. The screen should never be too close to your face and should be positioned at eye level or slightly lower.

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Speech Pathologist Works With All Ages To Help Them Communicate Better

No Author — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:35:00 EST

Odelia Mirzadeh wants to help people communicate.

At Innovative Speech & Language Pathology, a company she founded a year ago, Mirzadeh works with people  with speech impediments, such as disorders or delays in speech, language, cognition, fluency, stuttering, voice and social pragmatics and auditory processing.

Children sometimes don�t speak as early as their peers, have limited vocabularies, get stuck on one word or forget words; and Mirzadeh has numerous techniques to treat these  delays.

Light Therapy Offers Relief For Foot Pain Sufferers

No Author — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:34:00 EST

For people suffering from neuropathy�those who feel like their feet are on fire; or numb, like they are walking barefoot in the snow�Greg Cox, physical therapist and owner of the Light Therapy Center, can help.

Reflexology At JB Natural Foot Massage Offers Health Benefits, Relaxation

No Author — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:34:00 EST

At JB Natural Foot Massage, John Boehm and Wei Li have created a modern, eco-friendly environment specializing in relaxing foot massages�reflexology�and full-body massages.

Extremely popular in China, reflexology involves massaging areas on the feet that correspond to specific organs, glands and even the brain.

�People are on their feet all day,�said Boehm, a former commercial real estate agent with the Klabin Company and small business owner. �And reflexology is a logical first step to relax and become invigorated.�

Lipotherme, Latest European Body Sculpting TechnologyNow Available Here

No Author — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EST

Lipotherme, the latest European liposuction technique is now available locally.

Dr. Vivek Bansal, an internationally recognized expert in the laser lipo technique is now offering the procedure at the Miracle Mile Outpatient Center on Wilshire.

Lipotherme, the result of years of research by a team of European researchers, targets unwanted fat �zones� and eliminates them from the body.

Stand Up MRI Perfect For Diagnosing Spine, Back Problems

No Author — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:26:00 EST

Traditional MRIs are not always the best at detecting back and spine problems, says Dr. Arthur Kreitenberg, a general orthopedic surgeon.

At Dynamic Upright MRI. he and other doctors use the Stand-Up MRI to help diagnose disc bulges or herniation, spinal instability and other problems.

Though the technology has been around for a few years, there are relatively few of the machines available, says Dr. Kreitenberg.