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Staying Well through Winter Months

By Steve Chopyak, D.C., Chiropractor

September 18, 2012 - 9:00AM

HOW TO PREVENT NECK PAIN & FEEL BETTER

As a chiropractor, I view my responsibility to take care of you, assist with pain prevention, as well as help you get out of pain once you're in it, very seriously. Did you know that you can see some neck pain coming well before you feel it? Just by looking in the mirror? You don't need to be a psychic or use special glasses, but you do need to be honest with yourself.
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Better Performance Through Better Health:

By Becky Leehey, Executive Director

June 29, 2012 - 12:00PM

Increase Your Bottom Line by Investing in the Health of Your Workforce

The headlines tell the tale of our country’s poor health habits: “Obesity is on the rise.” “The U.S. leads developed countries in chronic disease.” “Weight loss shows and fad diets increase in popularity while Americans continue to gain weight.” Despite being confronted with these public reminders, many of your employees continue to start their day with a “power breakfast” of caffeine and energy drinks, followed by a high-calorie, high-fat lunch of fast food consumed at their desks. After working well past 5 p.m., many dine out on super-sized restaurant portions before logging back on to check “one more e-mail” prior to crashing into a fitful sleep. The only exercise might be walking to the vending machine for a late-afternoon sugar fix. . . more

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Top 10 Tests

April 18, 2012 - 12:00PM

Ever wonder what sorts of medical tests are recommended for optimal health?

“We prescribe a more comprehensive blood panel because it allows us to determine whether the body is performing at its best possible level, or where it may be deficient in areas,” says Jonathan R. Cole, M.D., Medical Director at California Health & Longevity Institute and one of the internists that oversee physicals. “Optimal health is not merely the absence of disease. We utilize these state-of-the-art tests in a proactive approach towards health and wellness.” . . more

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Healthful Holiday Travel Tips

November 23, 2011 - 12:00PM

It’s well-recognized that this is the busiest time of year for travelers. Many people take it for granted that the risk for the common cold or jetlag is inherent in traveling great distances to spend time with family for the holidays. However, we have listed a few other tips for keeping yourself healthy besides carrying sanitizing gel in your carry-on. Check out the top favorites from our medical team before you hit the airport: . . more

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Partnering with Your Doctor

By Siobhán M. Palmer, R.N., Chief Operating Officer

September 06, 2011 - 5:00PM

Most of us have been in a situation where we have found some aspect of our healthcare frustrating; whether it’s payments, insurance, perceived quality of care or time with our doctors, healthcare has the potential to be a tense experience. Unfortunately, this can lead some of us to avoid the doctor altogether, and this is not a wise choice. 5.7 million people in the US have undiagnosed diabetes and 57 million are at increased risk, and with all probability, completely unaware. This is undoubtedly affecting you or someone that you know or love so being proactive with your health care matters. . . more

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Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Highlights Treatment Option:  Medical Hypnotherapy

August 17, 2011 - 5:00PM

One thing that the participants in Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, and many other super-obese individuals, can attest to is the difficulty presented in losing significant amounts of weight. According to Barbara Savin, Clinical Hypnotherapist at the Institute, “Each of the participants went through extensive medical intake and behavior modification recommendations in high-impact areas such as fitness and nutrition. However, we have found that with most obese individuals, there are emotional issues that have contributed to their weight-gain. Medical Hypnotherapy can help address these underlying emotions that block behavior changes leading to successful long-term weight-loss.” . . more

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Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Highlights Condition: Sleep Apnea

August 02, 2011 - 5:00PM

One serious health problem experienced by some of the participants in Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, and by many other super-obese individuals is sleep apnea. According to Dr. Daniel Norman, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and one of the Sleep Specialists at the Institute, “While people who are of normal body weight can also suffer from sleep apnea, obesity increases the risk of this disorder significantly.” . . more

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Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Highlights Condition: Food Addiction

July 15, 2011 - 5:00PM

In the fifth episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we watched Wally, a 26-year-old father, fight with himself and his emotions, giving us an inside look at true Food Addiction. . . more

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Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Highlights Condition: Abdominal Hernia

June 21, 2011 - 4:59PM

In the latest episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, James, a 26-year-old that had dreams of becoming a pro football player, battles more than his weight; he has the added strain of an abdominal hernia.
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Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Highlights Plantar Fasciitis

May 30, 2011 - 7:00PM

In the premiere episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Rachel, a former homecoming queen and Physical Education teacher, battles pain in her heel, experiencing a condition known as plantar fasciitis. . . more

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What Are Our Teeth Telling Us?  The Link Between Oral Hygiene and Heart Disease.

By Roger Thai, DDS, Director of Dentistry

May 11, 2011 - 9:00AM

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. However, many people with cardiovascular disease don’t possess some of the common risk factors such as smoking, obesity and high cholesterol. Researchers have recently discovered a new link between gum disease and heart disease… oral hygiene! Gum disease is one the most common infections in humans and there are now over 50 studies linking gum disease with heart disease and stroke. . . more

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The Fundamentals:  Clinical Hypnotherapy

By Barbara E. Savin, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Healing Energy Specialist

February 11, 2011 - 12:00PM

Clinical Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective mind/body therapy designed to optimize wellness. Many of our daily behaviors and emotional responses are triggered by thoughts that we may not be consciously aware of. With hypnotherapy, you achieve a state of deep relaxation wherein you can access subconscious thoughts and replace the unhealthy or destructive ones with those that promote positive habits and healthy changes in the body. This can help create lasting transformation in your life through positive thinking and reinforcement. Guided Imagery techniques, integrated into hypnotherapy, utilize mental images to promote relaxation, adjustments in attitude or behavior and encourage physical healing. . . more

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The Fundamentals:  Energy Healing

By Barbara E. Savin, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Healing Energy Specialist

February 09, 2011 - 12:00PM

Energy Healing is based on the principle that our state of well-being is affected by subtle changes in our body's energetic system. Blocked or unbalanced energy can cause illness, depression, distorted perceptions and repressed emotions. Clearing blocked energy restores natural energy flow, resulting in good health and feelings of peace and harmony. . . more

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The Fundamentals:  Acupuncture

By Christina Kohler, L.Ac., M.S., Staff Acupuncturist

February 04, 2011 - 4:59PM

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine that is based on the concept of 12 main energy channels running throughout the body, with each channel corresponding to its own internal organ such as the heart, kidney or liver. The actual energy that runs through these channels is called qi, pronounced “chee,” and is translated as the body’s vital life force. This energy is what keeps all bodily systems functioning properly. When there are blockages in these energetic pathways, the qi cannot flow properly, and it causes the internal organs to become sluggish or pain to result in that particular area. . . more

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The Sun and Your Skin

By Ronald Moy, M.D., Director of Dermatology

August 19, 2010 - 3:30PM

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds and sun lamps, is a known carcinogen. So what is SPF and how can it help? It stands for Sun Protection Factor, indicating the ability of the product to deflect UVB rays (short-frequency UV rays), and is the most reliable way to avoid sun damage to your skin. Since sunscreen can range anywhere from SPF 2 to greater than SPF 70, with different UVA (long-frequency UV rays) blocking ability, it can be confusing to know what’s best for you. Regardless of your skin type, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends a broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen of at least a SPF 30 with both UVA and UVB protection for daily use. . . more

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Why is Vitamin D Important?

By Philip Barr, M.D., Clinical Director

August 02, 2010 - 2:30PM

If we were just discovering vitamin D today, it would be classified as a hormone. The beneficial effects throughout our body include a healthier immune system, more calcified bones, a healthier cardiovascular system and organs that are less susceptible to cancer. In one study, all cause mortality was substantially reduced by optimal levels of vitamin D, so we are just beginning to understand all the ways this hormone/vitamin helps us. . . more

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Project Transformation Winner: Kristin Tignac

July 09, 2010 - 3:00PM

“After a recent health scare, I’m making it a priority.”

Project Transformation winner Kristin Tignac is a community volunteer and stay-at-home mom from Simi Valley, California. As a full-time mother to four children, Kristin applied to Project Transformation at California Health & Longevity Institute as a means to reduce stress and live healthier after a recent cancer scare.
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Project Transformation Winner: Kasi Beutel

June 28, 2010 - 3:00PM

“Part of why I need this transformation is to help me stay safe - so I don’t become a statistic.”

Kasi Beutel, one of our Project Transformation winners from Newbury Park, California, is similar in many ways to a comic book superhero. By day she is a soccer mom, taking care of her three young children. By night, she guards the community in the role of police officer with the city of Santa Barbara.
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Project Transformation Winner: Christy Routon

June 21, 2010 - 9:30AM

“I’m motivated to change the legacy of my life and show my daughters healthy habits.”

Project Transformation winner Christy Routon is an aesthetician who lives and works in Moorpark, California. As a single mother to two grown children and one very active 15-year-old daughter, Christy entered Project Transformation with a very personal goal. More than anything, she wants to be healthy and fit enough to go for a run with her youngest daughter, who is a cross country runner for her school. . . more

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Project Transformation Winner: Percy Vaz

June 17, 2010 - 2:00PM

“This is the perfect time to improve the quality of my life.”

As a real estate developer from Westlake Village, California, Project Transformation winner Percy Vaz spent the past 30 years of his life contributing to the community by building affordable housing for a living. In addition to a busy career, Percy raised four daughters who are now grown. Currently, as he approaches retirement and begins to think about the next phase of life, he wants to concentrate on making healthy changes. With his wife, Lux, and his daughters’ support, he knows that it is finally time to focus on himself. . . more

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Project Transformation Winner: Dave Fugleberg

June 10, 2010 - 8:00AM

“I need the energy and the strength to go forward for the next 30, 40, 50 years.”

Project Transformation winner Dave Fugleberg is an aerospace and mechanical engineer from Westlake Village, California. Dave grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and was very active as a child, participating in many outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and racing canoes. He attended college at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he achieved his pinnacle of fitness by participating in crew for a short period of time during his freshman year and the rugby team throughout his junior and senior years. Upon graduation, he took a job refueling nuclear reactors all over the U.S. and Europe, a position that also required a high level of fitness. . . more

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Project Transformation Winner: Sophia Fischer

June 03, 2010 - 7:00PM

“I want to inspire others in the same situation as me to change their lives.”

Sophia Fischer, one of our eight Project Transformation winners, is a freelance journalist from Oak Park, California. As a mother to four grown children, Sophia spent most of her adult life caring for her family and focusing all of her energy on them. For many years, her personal health and wellness came second to the needs of her husband and children. Work and sitting at a computer for long hours also contributed to her situation. She applied to Project Transformation at California Health & Longevity Institute as a means to put her own personal health and well-being first. . . more

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Project Transformation Winner: Bill Lowry

May 26, 2010 - 11:29AM

“Now is the time to change. I’m ready.”

Bill Lowry, one of our eight Project Transformation winners, is a business owner and geologist who lives in Ventura, California with his wife, 13-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.

The main reason that Bill applied to Project Transformation at California Health & Longevity Institute was to become a positive role model for his children and his nephew, whose father (Bill’s brother) died from a sudden heart attack at the age of 40. For Bill, having a brother die so young was a huge wake up call. It was a signal that it’s now time to change both his and his relatives’ health habits to ensure that chronic disease will not affect his entire family. . . more

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Project Transformation Winner: Jackie Slutske

May 12, 2010 - 12:00PM

After an extensive selection process, eight winners were chosen to embark upon a six-month journey to improve their personal health and wellness as part of Project Transformation. Each winner began the program with an extensive medical assessment with California Health & Longevity Institute doctors as well as personalized consultations with our experts in nutrition, fitness and life balance. From that point, a customized six-month program was provided to each winner based upon their personal heath history, goals and lifestyle. As part of the program, the winners participate in ongoing personal training, nutrition consultations, health strategies recommendations, complementary and alternative medicine treatments (acupuncture, energy healing, hypnotherapy), hands-on cooking experiences in the Wellness Kitchen, therapeutic treatments in The Spa at Four Seasons, group workshops and more. . . more

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Extraneous Radiation

By Terry Schaack, M.D., Medical Director

April 22, 2010 - 5:00PM

One of my colleagues recently went on a fact-finding visit to a nationally recognized clinic in the field of preventive and executive medicine, and he shared his experience with me as part of our internal improvement program. One of the services he believed he had done was a heart scan to check for calcium in his arteries. He was quite happy to find out that his arteries did not contain any calcium, a good indicator that he does not have plaque forming. . . more

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An Alternative Approach to Overcoming Sleep Disorders

By Barbara E. Savin, C.HT, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Energy Healing Specialist

March 05, 2010 - 6:00AM

Having a sleep disorder can be disruptive to everyday life. Sleep-deprived people are usually excessively tired, irritable and emotional. Alternative methods can help you approach sleep disorders, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome in a non-invasive way.

Natural treatment modalities can lessen the effects of sleep disorders. These methods include: proper diet and nutrition, herbs and supplements, relaxation and sensory techniques, meditation, hypnosis CDs or behavioral and cognitive strategies. Often, people use a combination of these approaches to help alleviate the symptoms of their sleep disorders. Take a closer look: . . more

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Ten Tips for Sleeping Well

October 21, 2009 - 3:30PM

According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), anywhere from 50 to 70 million people suffer from sleep disorders. California Health & Longevity Institute offers clinical sleep studies in addition to a medical consultation regarding sleep habits. As part of the Sleep Well program offered at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California Health & Longevity Institute experts created the following list of suggested tips for getting a good night's rest. . . more

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Influenza Update

By Jonathan Cole, M.D., Medical Director

October 07, 2009 - 9:30AM

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a virus and generally occurs between the months of November through April each year. Fever, cough, muscle aches and a sore throat are usually associated with the virus. Symptoms can last one to two weeks and have an impact on our ability to work, attend school, enjoy our hobbies and care for our families. . . more

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Managing Stress and Its Impact

by Steven Tan, M.D., M.T.O.M., L.Ac., Director of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

September 14, 2009 - 12:00PM

Stress triggers changes in our bodies that prepare us for crisis and survival. Examples include elevated blood pressure, rapid heart rates, tense muscles, higher blood sugar and cortisol levels, brain activation, etc. These are good for acute and limited crisis management, but when they become persistent as we're seeing in modern times, we can have chronic health problems such hypertension, palpitations, pain, headaches, diabetes, and insomnia. . . more

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