Spinal decompression is often misunderstood. It gets confused with traction. The two words are not interchangeable. Spinal traction is an outdated technique to treat disc injuries. Modern technology uses an innovative process to achieve much better treatment outcomes for spinal disc injuries than traction used to.  This technology is called IDD therapy which we will explain here.

Intervertebral Differential Dynamics Therapy is a highly precise computer applied regimen which utilizes treatment forces to manipulate specific spinal segments. IDD Therapy is administered through the Accu-SPINA, a state-of- the- art computer directed spinal rehab system. When properly administrated, the treatment is able to achieve several objectives. First, unloading compressed spinal segments helps reduce built-up pressure on the affected disc. This is primary in relieving and resolving the pain. The nature of the cyclical graduating wave form also creates a spinal pumping effect inducing a vacuum within the disc and oxygen flow essential to the disc health. Finally, a secondary modality called oscillation is delivered to the surrounding muscle tissue working to release and re-educate guarded muscle spasms. All this is performed while you rest comfortably in a soothing glow of light, listening to relaxing music. A heated massage bed feature assures that you will complete your treatment session feeling refreshed. 

Patients often ask if spinal decompression hurts. The treatment actually is relaxing and is not painful, but treating a disc injury requires patience. The decompression process is a gradual one. The intensity of the pull on the spine has to ramped up slowly  to allow the guarded tight muscles to relax. Prior to beginning decompression, the muscles around the inured disc are very tight and stiff. They are tight for a reason...to protect the injured disc. As the disc starts to improve, the muscles gradually start to relax since they do not need to protect the disc as much. As the back or neck starts to relax, the intensity of the pull increases until eventually the disc bulge has been reduced to a point where it is not contacting the nerve root or spinal cord any more. At this point, patients' are out of pain and ready to start the rehabilitative phase of spinal decompression. This is where you are prescribed a specific set of exercises to strengthen the core muscles if you have a lower back disc injury or neck and postural exercises if you have a disc injury in your neck. The therapy is administered by Dr. Frank Acunia our physical therapist who also is a chiropractor.  For more information on spinal decompression, how it works and how it can help you, please contact  Dr. Zappala.

Our Costa Mesa chiropractors specialize in sports injuries and use manual chiropractic and functional medicine techniques to treat our patients. At South West Health, the treatment focuses on restoring proper functional range of motion to joints and muscles by breaking up adhesions in muscles. Once the pain has been eliminated, the focus shifts upstairs to our state of the art fitness facility. Here is where the work is done to strengthen and rehabilitate the muscles necessary to stabilize the injured area or areas. If you have a sports injury, we are well equipped to evaluate, diagnose and treat that injury in an efficient cost effective manner. Our sports chiropractors understand your sport and  the need to return quickly because we are athletes too. If you have a sprained ankle, sore shoulder, elbow or knee, we are your best bet for getting back in the game.

Injuries Treated

*ankle sprains

*knee injuries

*hip bursitis

*rotator cuff injuries

*tennis elbow

*golfers elbow

*wrist injuries

How often do I need to come in?

At South West Health, our chiropractors determine the frequency of visits by the severity and nature of your condition. For example, if a patient presents with a sore shoulder, the type of injury to the shoulder will help determine how often that patient will need to be seen. If a patient comes to us neck stiffness and soreness without referred pain down their arms, their treatment plan may call for treatment twice per week for 2-3 weeks. If a patient presents with lower back pain complicated by pain, numbness and tingling in their leg, the treatment may be 3 times per week for 6-8 weeks. No two patients respond the same, that is why we custom tailor our treatment to the individual. When you have recovered from the condition that brought you to our office, you are released from care for that condition. We find that this type of treatment empowers our patients to help themselves and provides a great education to the community of Costa Mesa. Too many chiropractic centers focus on keeping patients coming back week after week for the same treatments. At South West Health, the treatment evolves as patients improve. As an example, a patient may present to our Costa Mesa facility complaining of knee pain and once that is resolved, we may start dealing with weight management which may evolve into sports performance.

Maintenance Care

Maintenance care is a misunderstood term in the chiropractic profession. At our Costa Mesa office, care is based on need. In other words, when is the body ready to be re-evaluated. The frequency of the care for our patients is based on several key criteria including but not limited to:

a) fitness level
b) age
c) diagnosis

This type of care is proactive as opposed to reactive and is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.(i.e. 8 hours of sleep per night, eating 4-6 small meals per day, exercising daily)

Each patients individual concerns are addressed initially to determine whether there are injuries to be addressed or simply a desire to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

Treatments Used

We use a variety of methods in house to assess each patients current health and fitness levels,including:

• Functional chiropractic evaluation
• Orthopedic Testing
• Neurological Testing
• 3D imaging sports performance evaluation
• X-rays
• Nutritional Testing
• Saliva Testing

Our treatments are vast an can include: chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, active release techniques, Graston techniques, Trigenics, sports performance and efficiency protocols and many others.

In the event, that a patient needs care that can not be delivered here at our office, we work directly with a large network of chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, naturopaths, and integrative medicine doctors to insure that your needs are met. We refer out for other diagnostic testing that is not available at our Costa Mesa facility such as MRI, CT scans etc.

Our philosophy is to custom tailor services because no two people have the same needs. Once we identify the root cause of the problem, we can deliver care in a more effective manner.

Digital X-ray has come to Costa Mesa!! We are able to image the body in either the upright position using a wall mounted bucky or in the recumbent position via a 4-way float table, usually found in hospitals. This enables us to image extremities and to perform non-weight bearing radio graphs accurately, comfortably and most importantly safely.


 

What do I do after I have been in a car accident?

1. Get other parties insurance information, license plate number and all contact information, including place of employment.
2. If your injuries are severe, allow the ambulance to take you to the hospital for an evaluation.
3. Follow up with your personal chiropractor for further evaluation and assessment.

It is important when initiating treatment following an accident or injury, that treatment start as close as possible to the occurrence of the injury. Treatment is broken down in to three phases starting with acute or intensive care, followed by subacute care, and rehabilitative care.

Remember to apply ice to the injured area as soon as possible following an injury. This will start reducing the inflammation and accelerate the healing process.

Rules for Ice

Ice should never be applied directly to the skin. (Exception: Unless the the ice is being moved around as in an ice massage. In that case, stop icing once the area is numb.)
Ice for 15-20 minutes maximum out of each hour for adults and 10-15 minutes for children.
If ice increases the pain, you may be  experiencing muscle spasms. If that is the case, alternate hot and cold. 10 minutes of moist heat followed by 10 minutes of ice.

South West Health Professional Center of Costa Mesa uses #1 cold laser in Europe

Cold laser therapy, or low level laser therapy, is a treatment in which a cold laser is used to treat acute and chronic pain. It is also called a "soft laser." All light has an effect on the cells of the human body. What that effect is shall be determined by the wavelengths of light applied. The cold laser produces a beam of light that has a specific wavelength and frequency. When the light of the Laser is applied around a joint the electromagnetic energy is converted to chemical energy within each cell which sets in motion a chain of chemical reactions allowing the healing process to begin.
 

Biostimulation = more oxygen = more circulation= more healing potential = laser light exposure at certain wavelengths near 800 nm stimulate cellular mitochondria (the energy generators) of our cells, to produce more ATP.

More ATP = more energy = more healing

Hemoglobin, our red blood cell pigment absorbs light best at about 800nm wavelength and the most effective "biostimulation" wavelength has been found to be 632-808nm for human tissue.

Conditions Treated

If you suffer from back pain, joint pain, tendonitis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, neck pain, or other related health conditions, cold laser therapy might be a viable solution for you. Cold laser therapy, or low level laser therapy, is a treatment in which a cold laser is used to treat acute and chronic pain. It is also called a "soft laser." If you suffer from back pain, joint pain, tendonitis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, neuropathy, neck pain, or other related health conditions, cold laser therapy might be a viable solution for you.

 Do you ever experience heart burn? Heart burn is a digestive problem that happens when your stomach acid reaches the esophagus.  This can cause major irritation and inflammation.
 You've just enjoyed a big meal and are relaxing in front of the TV when it happens. A burning sensation begins to build in the upper abdomen, behind the breastbone, and makes your chest feel like it's on fire.

In this article, I will help you identify the most common types of illness and the most effective approaches to minimizing their effects. First and foremost, I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you that the most efficient route to dealing with seasonal illness is—to not get sick in the first place.

Do your shoulders feel tense all the time and it seems to never go away?

How about those twitchy restless legs that keep you up at night? If either of these symptoms bothers you; you may benefit from getting more magnesium into your diet. You see, our muscles require calcium to contract and magnesium to relax.  Contraction can occur when we 

Next summer will arrive and along with it will be the dreaded bathing suit season.

Whether you can't wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you're still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months.

But why else should you exercise? Here are the top 7 reasons to exercise:

• #1: To Melt Fat Away
• #2: To Alleviate Pain
• #3: To Increase Lean Tissue
• #4: To Stay Young
• #5: To Prevent or Control Type 2 Diabetes
• #6: To Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
• #7: To Feel Great

3D Golf Fitness Analysis Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa's own Southwest Health Professional Center has teamed up with Zenolink and
to bring you the most cutting edge motion analysis and performance
enhancement tool on the market. Zenolink will video your swing
mechanics and use the data to generate a custom performance
enhancement program to help you become a more efficient athlete
which is the foundation for developing more  clubhead speed, power,
and consistency.

“Unlike your more traditional sports analysis. . .

Yoga prevents patients from having rotator cuff surgery.

Do you suffer from shoulder pain? Yoga may be just what you need to treat that rotator cuff injury. Read what Dr. Fishman is doing with his shoulder patients. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/health/02brody.html. 

  Is he a renegade or a miracle worker?  It depends on who you ask, but if you ask me, the proof is in the pudding.  A recent NY Times article featured the work of Dr. Loren Fishman, a physiatrist, or a medical doctor specializing in physical and rehabilitative medicine, and his success with patients with rotator cuff tears. 

Healing Minds Hypnotherapy™

At Healing Minds Hypnotherapy™ , we use EFT, Hypnosis and 17 years experience as a nurse practitioner to help clients get to the root of their problems quickly and effectively.  Together, we work to uncover and release repressed emotions and negative beliefs, replacing them with feelings/thoughts that are positive, powerful, and empowering.  We specialize in helping clients reclaim control of their lives and move towards better health and wellness.

Physical therapy is a key component to the services that we offer here at our Costa Mesa facility. We take an integrated approach to our physical therapy care. We believe that no one treatment works for every one and that multiple medical professionals working together with the same vision will provide the patient with the best care possible. The key to our success with physical therapy is the integration of different professionals on each case. All of our care is one on one and we take most insurances. Contact one of our concierges for more information on what your insurance pays.  

The physical therapy department is headed up by Christina Brown, M. P.T. who brings her years of experience as both an athlete and a physical therapist. Christina received her Master of Physical Therapy Degree from University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.  She also received her undergraduate degree from UOP, where she played Division 1 basketball.  

At South West Health Physical Therapy, we treat a variety of ailments including but not limited to the following:

low back injuries

neck injuries

disc herniations

wrist injuries

tennis elbow

golfers elbow

rotator cuff injuries

hip bursitis

knee injuries

ankle sprains

Our treatment modalties include the following:

hands on manual therapy

cold laser

spinal decompression using the Acu-Spina

muscle stimulation

Graston technique

spinal manipulation

extremity manipulation

Active Release Technique

rehabilitative exercise

corrective exercise

sports specific training

3D motion analysis

Spinal Decompression is here at SWH!

Do you suffer from....?

• Herniated or Bulging Discs
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Posterior Facet Syndrome
• Sciatica
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spinal Arthritis
• Acute or chronic back and neck pain

If so, you may want to consider a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment for back and neck pain that is experiencing success rates as high as 86% to 94%!* A simple evaluation by one our doctors will tell you if you are a good candidate for IDD Therapy.

At South West Health, we use the premier decompression equipment in the industry. The Accu-SPINA

Rocktape  is a brand of Kinesio tape that we are starting to use in our office. It is a high performance brand of traditional kinesio tape. It is fantastic for treating common sports injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis and runner’s knee. Rocktape also can increase endurance by promoting blood flow during an athletic event. When applied properly, ROCKTAPE lifts the skin away from the muscle, which promotes blood flow. Faster blood flow means more oxygen and more lymph drainage, which helps remove lactic acid. ROCKTAPE can be worn up to 5 days. It is 100% organic cotton and can be worn while swimming or in the shower. Kinesio tape will help promote tissue healing and facilitate movement to get you back in the game. You now see athletes from around the world sporting the brightly colored tape on national television, from Lance Armstrong, to Venus Williams, to Karri Walsh.

Our Costa Mesa chiropractors specialize in sports injuries and use manual chiropractic and functional medicine techniques to treat our patients. At South West Health, the treatment focuses on restoring proper functional range of motion to joints and muscles by breaking up adhesions in muscles. Once the pain has been eliminated, the focus shifts upstairs to our state of the art fitness facility. Here is where the work is done to strengthen and rehabilitate the muscles necessary to stabilize the injured area or areas. If you have a sports injury, we are well equipped to evaluate, diagnose and treat that injury in an efficient cost effective manner. Our sports chiropractors understand your sport and  the need to return quickly because we are athletes too. If you have a sprained ankle, sore shoulder, elbow or knee, we are your best bet for getting back in the game.

Is it a Knot or a Trigger Point?

By Jaemie Ashworth, CMT
Professional Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist

Think of that painful spot in your shoulder that just makes your life miserable or perhaps the one in your neck that wakes you up at night.   Touching these places feels hard and painful.  We often refer to these nasty trouble makers as “knots” because they often feel like a knot when we touch them. 
These knots are actually trigger points. 

By Christabel Tabbada, LAc.

One of the most basic functions of all animals is procreation and reproduction.  Since one of the body’s most fundamental functions is to procreate, the inability to produce offspring indicates a fairly severe imbalance in the body.

Create the Perfect Eyebrow

Expert Advice from Lancôme
Helen Andreos, Brow Specialist

Helen Andreos has worked with many celebrities, including Allison Janney, Angela Bassett, Tori Spelling, Doris Roberts, Debra Messing, Cheryl and Kathy Bates. alaWcehetehr youor simply define your brow, check out these top tips from Lancôme's National Brow Specialist, Helen Andreos, who knows all the secrets to the perfect brow.

• 1. Step one
  • Powder skin. This helps brow pencil go on smoothly and evenly. Apply powder with the Blending Brush #4.
• 2. Step two
  • Find the right brow pencil shade. Try Le Crayon Poudre and select a shade that blends with your hair color, not one that is too dark.
• 3. Step three
  • To define the brow, use the flat edge of Precision Brush #14 plus a concealer of your choice. To soften the definition, apply a touch of powder over the brow using Blending Brush #4.
• 4. Step four
  • Highlight the brow bone by applying a lighter shade of Color Design Eye Shadow in Daylight or Filigree using Precision Shadow Brush #12. Apply color both under and over the brow bone.
• 5. Step five
  • Keep brow gel on hand. It can slightly deepen the brow hair color if brows appear too grey or too light. It also helps control and hold brow hair in place.

Happy New Year!!

Dear valued patient of South West Health,

We value your health and want to extend a 2011 offer to you.  Kristi Acuña, our Holistic Health Practitioner, has a cleanse program that she is offering to you for 10% off the total cost of the package.   She normally charges $20 for a cleanse evaluation but she is offering it FREE!  This is a $53 savings that you can’t miss!

The cleanse is 21 days and will help to improve your sleep quality, rid your body of toxins, lose weight, clearer skin, lessen bloating, gas, headaches, migraines,  achy  stiff joints,  foggy memory, fatigue and help improve your energy  throughout the day.  Kristi has had many success’s with her patients doing her cleanse program.  Don’t delay and start today! 

Call the front office to book your evaluation with Kristi Acuña 

(949) 631-5226x10

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*www.kristiacuna.com

*Expires March 1, 2011 

EASY, AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

ZenoLink is a cutting-edge biomechanics analysis and training tool used by athletes of all levels to improve athletic performance – through the power of 3-D! By zeroing in on what’s really happening during an individual’s sports activity, ZenoLink provides athletes, coaches and trainers – primarily in golf, baseball, cycling, lacrosse, hockey, softball, volleyball, tennis and running– an easy and affordable solution that dramatically improves performance and reduces the risk of injury.

Using specialized 3-D Motion Analysis, ZenoLink captures data related to functional movement, and turns it into a digital model of the athlete’s motion, taking the guesswork out of identifying flaws or restrictions in coordination.·

SIMPLE, ACCESSIBLE AND TECHNICALLY POWERFUL: HOW ZENOLINK WORKS

• Step 1: Collect Data. The athlete is filmed in their natural athletic environment, hitting a golf ball or baseball, serving a tennis ball, firing a lacrosse shot. The process is easy – without the use of sensors, wires or a vest. 
• Step 2: Data Analysis. The video is made into a 3-D model of the athlete at the ZenoLink performance lab in Endicott, NY. Their biomechanical engineers interpret the movement of the model using specialized software to gather measurements including kinetic linking, joint range of motion, body segment coordination and outcome parameters. 
• Step 3: Get Results! ZenoLink provides the athlete with a specialized Progressive Skills Training (PST) program that targets specific areas to help them get dramatic results toward improving their athletic potential and reduce their chances of injury. Athletes, coaches and trainers can access their results on zenolink.com to incorporate the PST program into their current strength and conditioning routines.·

WHY USE ZENOLINK?

Every athlete is different. More than just height, weight, body type, attitude or strength, no two athletes engage the functional movements of their sport the same way. Therefore, ZenoLink knows there is no one-size-fits-all solution to maximizing performance. This sets them apart from other training “experts” who apply generic training solutions or try to solve performance problems through simple observation.

Before the introduction of ZenoLink, advanced functional movement analysis was available only to sports performance researchers and professional athletes in an expensive lab setting. ZenoLink provides athletes of every level with easy and affordable access to PhD-level performance analysis through the power of 3-D.

THE TEAM

Chris Welch has studied and worked with hundreds of athletes, coaches, trainers, sports instructors, and sports medicine practitioners to develop the technological power behind ZenoLink. He started his journey after graduating from Boston University doing research at the American Sports Medicine Institute in 1991 and continued his work at the BioMotion Foundation until he started his own practice in 1995. For the past 15 years, his life’s work as a biomedical engineer has been dedicated to new discoveries in biomechanics, developing the analysis software behind ZenoLink, and advancing the state of the art of clinical biomechanics.

George Bock, longtime friend since their Little League baseball and high school football days, runs the business side of ZenoLink. Together, Chris and George are carrying on a tradition of technological innovation spawned in their hometown of Endicott, NY, birthplace of IBM. George is a graduate and three-year football letterman of Albany State University, and has since specialized in operations, accounting/finance, and information technology during his professional career. 

Cyclist Performance in Costa Mesa

Want to improve your performance on the bike? Costa Mesa's South West Health has partnered with ZenoLink which uses 3D motion analysis to gather research-level information about a cyclist’s peddling efficiency simply by videotaping that cyclist in action. ZenoLink’s proprietary software breaks down the video and produces a performance profile, which measures how effectively the cyclist utilizes peak speed output – his/her power potential. By measuring elements such as hip speed and leg speed, ZenoLink creates separate analyses of kinetic linking, stability and muscular loading. These are used to identify functional movement discrepancies that rob the cyclist of power, and to design a personalized Progressive Skills Training program that addresses those problem areas.
Below is a sample performance profile. This is the type of information that is generated from the 3D analysis. The information allows us to create specialized protocols called P.S.T. or progressive skills training. These PST's will improve the cyclists coordination and make them more efficient, leading to faster race times. For more information, contact us at 949-631-5226 Ext 10. www.3dsportsanalytics.com
 

Costa Mesa 30 minute Yoga increases melatonin levels in individuals after 3 months of practice.

Do you want to improve the quality of your sleep naturally, without taking medication or even herbal supplements?  Consider adding a yoga class to your routine and enjoy the feeling of better zzz’s.  A study of 30 individuals conducted by the Alternative and Complementary Medicine Journal turned up some interesting results that has people looking towards yoga for more than just stretching.
Yoga can change your blood chemistry?  According to this study, it sure can.  Individuals that participated in daily yoga poses, breath control, and meditation for 3 months showed an increase in blood serum melatonin levels, as well as an improvement in cardiorespiratoy performance, psychological profile, and a general sense of well-being.  Melatonin….aaahhh the sweet chemical nectar of sleep… is also a powerful antioxidant, mood booster, and in other studies linked to anti-aging.  Ok!!  So where do we get it?! 
We get our brains to make it! What are you waiting for?  Start by adding a few yoga classes to your week and begin to reap the sleep. I teach a 30 minute Yoga class designed to improve the health of your spine and the quality of your sleep. The schedule of classes is as follows:

 Tuesday 1:00 pm  5:30 pm

Wednesday: 6:30 am 7:15 am

Thursday: 1:00 pm  5:30 pm 

Friday: 6:30 am 7:15 am 

Jessie Painter, DC, RYT.
 

Therapeutic Massage:  A Powerful Ally 

By Jaemie Ashworth, CMT

Professional Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist Massage has existed for centuries.  As human beings, we have a natural instinct to "rub away pain".  There’s no denying the power of massage. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen Benefits of Massage Therapy:

• Alleviates low-back pain, headaches and improves range of motion.
• Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen stress, depression and anxiety.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
• Pump blood, oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
• Reduces spasms and cramping.
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Releases endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
• Reduces fatigue and improves sleep quality.
• Increases energy.
• Improves focus and concentration.
• Reduces pain and swelling caused by strained muscles and sprained ligaments and reduces post-surgery adhesions.
• Stimulates weak and inactive muscles resulting in a faster, more complete recovery from illness or injury.
• Facilitates the removal of the toxins that collect in fatigued muscles and surrounding myofascia.
• Therapeutic massage is one of the best ways to assist your body’s ability to perform 100% in stressful conditions at the workplace or at home.

Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits

As you can see from the list of benefits above, massage therapy can do you a world of good. Getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be, how you can manage stress and how youthful and active you’ll remain with each passing year.  Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. Keep in mind that just because massage feels like a pampering treat, that doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary component of your health and wellness plan.  Our Massage Therapy Team at South West Health will work with you to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.

Increased ACL Injury Risk in Female Athletes



ACL injuries are common, costly and potentially debilitating. It is estimated that 95,000 new ACL injuries occur each year (1 in every 3000 persons). Those individuals who suffer an ACL injury and undergo surgical intervention face a lengthy rehabilitation process ranging from 6 to 36 months.

Unfortunately, surgical intervention does not ensure a return to previous activity levels. Only 75 percent of these individuals return to their previous activity levels. Moderate to severe disability is reported in individuals suffering from ACL injury during walking activities, routine activities of daily living, and sport activities. The outlook is worse for individuals who do not undergo surgical intervention following ACL injury.
 

Our 21 day cleanse is a great way to lose weight and feel great! 

What is purification?

Purification is merely the internal cleansing and detoxification of your body. Think of it as “spring cleaning” for your insides.
It requires making new, healthier choices for you.  You’ll learn to refrain from eating fast foods, processed convenience foods, and sugar-laden snacks, which place an unnecessary load on our body. 

Every one of these players throwing darts at the hole or in the hole in Kenny Perry's case is F.I.T.

Beauty Q&A with Helen Andreos - Former National Lancome Brow and Skincare Specialiste

The Brow Specialiste

Photo: Courtesy of Helen Andreos

CYCLE YOURSELF HAPPY AT BIKE2THEBEAT!

Bike2theBeat is the hottest indoor-cycling studio around. The exclusive “dancing on the bike” technique, led by exciting instructors like Leciana Zappala (above) moves your entire body for muscle toning, fat burning, and cardiovascular fitness. Enjoy a nightclub atmosphere while getting the workout of your life. For FREE intro classes and to reserve a bike, call 949.660.4970, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or stop by the studio at 3928 Campus Dr., Newport Beach. For a schedule, visit www.bike2thebeat.com.

 

Annie, 41 year old female, came in with complaints of hot flashes.  Originally thought to be caused by high stressed situations at work.  In the last two month, hot flashes have been coming on. . .