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A daily routine that incorporates time for fun and connection can help one manage short-term memory issues. Memory loss is a distressing aspect of the aging process. Can what was lost come back? Determining whether memories are recoverable really depends on the cause of the memory loss combined with the type of memory impairment. Sometimes the cause is temporary, in the case of a concussion or temporary amnesia as a result of a psychiatric disorder or extreme stress. If the cause is a type of dementia, however, the memories are lost forever. How Memories Work Memories are formed in three [...]

Epsom salt could be the frugal solution you are looking for. Coarse Sea salt on wooden plate, Sea salt, Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, bath salt ingredients, still life Let’s talk about one of the most underrated items in your bathroom cabinet—Epsom salt. It’s cheap, it’s unassuming and it has more uses than a Swiss Army knife at a Boy Scout jamboree. But what is Epsom salt anyway? Is it salt? Is it magic? Nope. It’s a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate—nothing close to (actually quite the opposite) edible table salt, which is sodium chloride. Discovered [...]

  As the fall season arrives, maintaining adequate vitamin D levels becomes increasingly important.  With shorter days and reduced sunlight exposure, the body’s ability to synthesize this nutrient diminishes, potentially leading to deficiencies. Vitamin D is vital in supporting bone and immune health. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and is linked to the prevention of chronic diseases.  In addition, it helps regulate our moods and prevent seasonal affective disorder. What makes this vitamin unique is that it is produced primarily in the skin.  It is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” because the skin converts the sun’s ultraviolet rays into [...]

Surviving Spring Allergies Untreated allergy symptoms often get worse. If you’re having symptoms at the onset of spring, it’s better to come see us earlier than later in the growing season. After a winter of wild weather and drought-busting storms, Southern California is likely to see a super-bloom of gorgeous wildflowers along with an explosion of pollen from grasses, weeds and blossoming trees that aggravate allergy sufferers. Doctors are already starting to see patients that are experiencing severe symptoms. Symptoms These pollen producers send billions of tiny spores into the air. When inhaled, they can overwhelm the immune system, triggering nasal allergy symptoms, [...]

Why Strokes Happen Get the facts on this condition, which can affect the entire body. Much like the heart or any other major organ, the brain requires a constant supply of oxygen, and nutrient-rich blood to function properly. Without blood or oxygen, brain cells begin to die just after a few minutes. If blood supply is stopped for even a short time, a stroke, or brain attack can happen and brain function may be affected.  Strokes can impact your ability to move, speak, eat, and control bodily functions.  This can happen to anyone at any time. Managing The Risk While [...]

Learn to recognize what’s going on, so you can get help fast. Your heart is like a machine, pumping blood to deliver oxygen that keeps limbs and organs working properly.  However, unhealthy lifestyle decisions, age, and genetics can lead to a heart attack.  Below we will describe what happens in the body during a heart attack and how it is treated. Cholesterol Build Up Over time, age, smoking, an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise can lead to fatty cholesterol deposits building up in the arteries and hardening, becoming plaque.  As the buildup grows, the artery becomes narrower, making it [...]

  1 in 3 US Adults Have Prediabetes and Most Don’t Know It. Am I at Risk? What is prediabetes? Over 38% of U.S. adults have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t even know they have it. Prediabetes means that you have a higher-than-normal blood sugar level; however, it isn’t high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes yet. After food is consumed, your body turns carbohydrates into sugar that is then used as energy. When your body doesn’t need all the sugar you take in at once, you create insulin, a hormone that moves [...]

5 Tips to Reduce Salt for a Healthy Heart Americans sure do love salt. Nearly 90% of adults and children in the U.S. consume too much salt. Unfortunately, our love affair with sodium comes at a cost: high blood pressure, which leads to heart disease. “The body needs sodium to function properly, but too much sodium can raise blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. To protect your heart, Clinica Medica Familiar primary care providers advise patients to reduce their intake of sodium. That doesn’t mean shaking off salt entirely. But being heart healthy does [...]