How to Prevent Spider Veins
Written By: Emma Squillace As we get older, many of us will develop spider veins. They often appear on the legs or face, and look like a web of small blue, red, or purple veins. Some people who have spider veins have no symptoms, but others suffer from itchiness, rash, or pain. In addition to […]
Real People, Real Success
Written By: Emma Squillace The day of your procedure at West Medical is an important day for you and for us, but it’s by no means the end of our journey together. Once patients have had their chosen procedure, we are enthusiastic about staying in touch with them and hearing about their successes, struggles, and […]
Navigating Menus: How To Stay Healthy At 5 Chain Restaurants
We all know that cooking at home is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy, well-portioned meal where you are in full control of every ingredient. However, the reality is at-home dining does not always fit into a busy lifestyle. Today we’ll give you some tips for navigating menus of 5 popular chain […]
Meet Dr. Hooman Shabatian
Written By: Emma Squillace Whether you’re looking for medical treatment to cure a disease, or to improve your appearance, picking the right doctor is a critical decision. The doctor you choose is someone you’re trusting with your health, safety, and well-being. So how do people go about making that important of decision? The best thing […]
Eat This, Not That – Fall Foods
Written By: Emma Squillace Fall is the time of year when many of us start craving warm comfort foods. Seasonal drinks, Halloween candy, and filling meals can put a dent in anyone’s diet. You can enjoy the treats of fall without ruining your diet, if you know what to eat and what to avoid. An extra […]
How To Exercise With Kids
Written By: Emma Squillace If you have kids, you probably find that fitting in exercise can be even more challenging since they need your attention. At West Medical we know that when busy moms and dads find ways to exercise with their kids around, they’re more likely to find success in their weight loss journeys. Here […]
Top 5 Foods To Help Blast Varicose Veins
Written By: Christine Williamson Nutrition plays a key role in the health and beauty of your legs. If you suffer from Varicose Veins (enlarged veins on the surface of the skin) you are not alone. Varicose Veins affect up to 60% of people, most of which are women. Thankfully, a healthy diet rich in fruits and […]
Local woman tries FDA approved weight loss procedure
From KernGoldenEmpire.com: A Bakersfield woman will be one of the first people in the country to undergo a new weight loss procedure that’s just been approved by the FDA. We met with a Bakersfield woman who says she’s exhausted by the constant ups and downs that come with trying out new fad diets and exercise […]
#WorkoutWednesday: The Best Tips to Stick to Your Workout Routine
Regular exercise is simply crucial. And things may be going well and can come easy when you’re having great workout. However, we all run into some hiccups in motivation every now and then when it comes to working out. How do you keep your motivation at optimum levels? The following are a few tips to […]
The Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water
With today being World Water Day, it’s only appropriate to highlight the tremendous health benefits in drinking more water! As with most things, the amount of water for each person should drink a day varies between each individual. Some suggest 8 (8 oz) glasses a day while others suggest taking your body weight (in pounds), […]