There are many good reasons to get braces. They give you that beautiful smile you’ve always wanted and keep your mouth free of gum disease and tooth decay. If you’re on the fence about braces, now is the best time to invest. Gone are the days when braces were just a metal band and a bracket placed around each tooth. ...

Are you ready to look and feel younger? With so many drug companies trying to push new formulas and pills at us, isn’t there an all natural remedy to look and feel young? Luckily, Glen Ivy Spa in Valencia has the perfect package for you. It’s the Toned Cactus Firming Body Treatment. This body treatment is designed to leave your ...

September is Healthy Aging Month which means it’s time to celebrate growing older by doing things that add years to your life–and making the most out of those years by being as healthy as possible. Being healthy doesn’t happen by accident. It takes knowledge and the ability tomake the right choices. But that doesn’t mean it has to be hard. ...

The weather is slowly cooling down in preparation for fall in the Santa Clarita valley. In turn, bathing suits and tanning lotion are put away and instead replaced with shorter days and new fall fashion. Mixing fall colors with trendy hair accessories can be a bit challenging. Fall Fashion comes with new trendy hair accessories, like headbands, clips and feathers. ...

Having had braces for four years, I know they can be a little embarrassing. Don’t let this concern stop you from correcting your teeth and keeping your mouth healthy. Invisalign is virtually unnoticeable and will still give you the smile you’ve always wanted. Aside from being less noticeable, Invisalign has other benefits that braces just can’t offer. Because they are ...

We all know that during the intense heat that this summer has brought the Santa Clarita valley, it’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging Ultra Violet rays. What might be overlooked is the fact that our hair can take a beating from these harmful rays as well. Essentially UV rays are invisible rays that are part of ...

Exercise. It can be a daunting endeavor, but is there a certain time of day that helps you burn more calories and/or get the energy to complete a workout? And how come most people can wake up at 5am while others can’t get themselves out of bed and climb on that treadmill before 12? All of this would depend entirely ...

It’s that time of year when you need to roll up your sleeve and take a shot in the arm. In an effort to keep our community healthy, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is offering free flu shots to adults 50 years of age and older or adults in a high risk category, while supplies last. The free flu shot ...

By Dr. Carolyn A. Griffin, D.C.: 1. Avoid sudden twists or turns of movement beyond normal limits of motion, especially of the neck. 2. Avoid bending or stooping sharply to pick up objects; rather, bend your knees to minimize the strain on your lower back. 3. When lifting, keep your back straight; bend your knees and let your legs bear ...

As your parent(s) approaches the “golden years”, there are many things that can occur regarding health. by, Tim Eckard Reaction time declines Strength decreases Flexibility is lost Vision deteriorates Posture can change Disease can impair balance Medications may cause dizziness, fainting, and many more.   Psychological factors can also increase the risk for falls. It is important to talk with ...