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Peds: Frightening Trends Seen in the Office 

Peds: Why Organized Sports Are Not Enough Exercise for Your Child

Health Information for You

Thyme as Acne Remedy Looks Promising 

Largely due to its anti inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, the herb thyme, found with other herbs in the produce section of most food stores, may well earn a place in the skin care section of your home. Alana Shalita, MD, chairman of the department of dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York calls the findings, "intriguing." 

Researcher at Leeds Metropolitan University in the U.K. steeped thyme, marigold, and myrrh in alcohol to create a tincture, and tested it on the bacteria that causes acne.  While all had a greater ani bacterial effect after five minutes, compared to just the alcohol, thyme was the most potent. In fact, the thyme tincture was more powerful than the standard concentrations of benzoyl peroxide, a well-known acne-fighting product. Read more here

Services for You

Appointments for primary care, pediatrics, gynecology, optometry and physical therapy services are now made directly online. Use the "Appointments" button above, select your office location, choose your provider and service, pick the date and time best for you, and that's it!

Appointments for Specialists will continue to use the “Reserve an Appointment" feature. Use the "Appointments" button above, select "Specialty Care" under the Yorba Linda location and complete the short request form. Specialty Services will be added to our Irvine location in the near future.

Skype Consults: reviewing abnormal test results or consultations for dermatology can now be conducted using Skype from the comfort of your home (or office). If you are a busy person or have difficulty with travel, this service is for you. Use the "Appointments" button above to learn more.

EasyLab: Many people put off having lab tests, fearing the cost. To encourage you to get appropriate blood work to benefit you and your physician, we've made five key test panels very affordable. We do NOT require a physician visit, and we'll email you a copy of the result. Check our Cash Prices on this website. 

Podcasts: our physicians have launched series of podcasts based on real health issues seen in their offices.  The brief Q & A sessions address a specific health problem and provide real-life solutions for resolving it. The podcasts are available from this website and from our iPhone/Android App. 

EKGs Recommended for Sports

School Districts Recommending It

More school districts and organized sports programs are recommending that young athletes get an EKG as part of the standard "sports physical."

EKGs are not cheap- even our reduced Cash Price is $79 - but peace of mind is priceless. In support of this recommendation by multiple school districts, we have adjusted our sports physical examination to include an EKG-- all for $40. This is a limited-time offer, and is available for only organized sports physicals. Parents must bring the required form to the appointment to qualify for this unique service. 

Use our Appointments feature (above); this special sports physical is available at all three locations.