Posted October 25, 2011
It turns out that your mother’s advice to drink plenty of water to stay healthy may actually have merit. According to the Los Angeles Times a recent French study found that patients who drink less than a couple of glasses per day of water could be significantly increasing their chances of having high blood sugar, which could […]
Read MorePosted October 25, 2011
The FDA states that silicone breast implants are safe. The food and drug administration’s center for devices met for two days this summer to discuss testimony about silicone breast implants and determine their safety. The FDA official Dr. William Maisel confirmed that silicone implants have been deemed safe ever since 2006 and they continue to […]
Read MorePosted October 20, 2011
The abuse of prescription pain medications has become fairly common as far as media coverage is concerned. According to ABC news, Vicodin and other narcotic pain medications from the schedule 3 class are under review to be moved to a more tightly controlled schedule 2 class. Some medical professionals feel that the tighter controls may prevent those […]
Read MorePosted October 19, 2011
America has labeled itself the melting pot and Los Angeles is known as a city of cultural diversity. Perhaps, that is why an exhibit called ”Beauty CULTure” on display here is such a treat. According to CNN correspondent Alana Dawson, our beauty icons have become more diverse, a topic she wrote about after visiting the “Beauty CULTure” […]
Read MorePosted October 16, 2011
Bullying is not a new for children. Although, there has been a lot of media attention on the subject lately. A recent ABC news story told of a young 13-year-old girl whose parents allowed her to have a rhinoplasty procedure following taunts and teasing on Facebook. The parents likened the decision to buying braces or a new wardrobe […]
Read MorePosted October 11, 2011
The cost of obesity is tallied in the media quite often. But ,few people think about the additional cost to buy healthier foods. According to an online women’s magazine, health food can sometimes cost more than four times as much as junk food. Take, for example, some varieties of organic produce, which can cost up to $5.99 a […]
Read MorePosted October 03, 2011
In the world of easy access and do-it-yourself benefits it is not very surprising that BOTOX® Cosmetic has become the new at home consumer craze. Available over the Internet it is very enticing and seems easy when compared to diabetic who inject on a daily basis. According to a recent online industry article, not only is this a bad […]
Read MorePosted September 18, 2011
A new study claims that obese people have a difficult time controlling real food impulses. Their uncontrollable urges are suspected to the be reason behind their obesity. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients that after their investment in cosmetic plastic surgery procedures,maintaining a healthy weight is the best way to assure long-term results. Patients who are having […]
Read MorePosted September 06, 2011
The old adage that laughter is the best medicine is true according to a recent report. The report highlights the benefits of laughter and heart health. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients who are concerned with what are commonly known as laugh lines, that cosmetic surgery procedures are available that will not only treat the laugh lines, […]
Read MorePosted August 29, 2011
We have heard for years that chocolate is good for your heart. Now another study confirms it yet again. No one advises that people consume unlimited amounts. As a matter of fact this study states that there is no proven correct dosage so moderation is the recommendation. Dr. O’Toole has some patients share in their […]
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