Category: Women’s Health

Carson Tahoe is thrilled to announce that patients in Douglas County will now have access to leading-edge 3D Mammography (also known as tomosynthesis) technology, exclusively at the Carson Tahoe Minden Medical Center. We’ve all heard time and time again that the best defense against breast cancer is early detection. Annual screening mammography provides patients with the best chance for detecting cancer in the earliest possible stages. Furthermore, research has shown that 3D Mammography specifically, is one of the most advanced forms of diagnostic tests available for the screening of breast cancer, especially for women with dense breast tissue (which is estimated at 40% of women nationwide). Interested in learning how this new, cutting-edge technology works? Simply put, digital mammography with …

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Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Metabolic Syndrome We all know that high cholesterol and obesity are bad for your heart health. But combined with other health problems — such as high blood pressure — these health risks can create a perfect storm known as metabolic syndrome, which dramatically increases your chances of getting heart disease. Here, Dr. Van Epps, an independent concierge physician in Northern Nevada, shared with us the ins and outs of metabolic syndrome. What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic refers to metabolism, or how the body uses energy. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that, when combined, greatly increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. You may have metabolic syndrome if you …

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  You probably think about your hair on a daily basis — whether you’re having a good or a bad hair day or maybe wondering whether you should try a new style from the pages of your favorite magazine. But you might be missing clues that your hair is revealing about your health. Research shows that changes in your hair’s look, texture, or thickness can be signs of underlying health conditions, like thyroid disease. Here’s how you can tell whether your hair changes are due to a health problem or genetics, starting with clue number one: Sudden changes, such as a lot of hair loss, are more likely linked to a treatable health problem than are gradual changes, such as …

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  Baking soda – also known as bicarbonate of soda – is a mild abrasive which effectively removes stains caused by tea, coffee, cigarettes, and other things from the teeth. Here’s a simple method to help whiten your teeth. 1. Mix the baking soda with water or lemon (they both work fine). In a small cup, mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with a few drops of either water or lemon. Be sure it is a paste, this way it will be easier to apply. For applying the paste too your teeth you can use a toothbrush or just your fingers. If it is a bad stain you want to remove, it’s recommend you apply the paste directly to …

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  Himalayan salt lamps have become more popular in recent years, and for good reason. Aesthetically, they’re beautiful to look at and provide a comforting warm glow. More importantly, they are known to have many health benefits and healing properties. These salt lamps are blocks of pure Himalayan salt, also known as the “Vitamins of the Air.” They are made from the salt that came from ancient oceans. How do Himalayan Salt Lamps work? We are surrounded by positive and negative ions. Positive ions are created by electronic devices and have been dubbed “electronic air pollution,” or “Electro-Smog.” Electronics can cause health problems such as allergies, stress and insomnia. Salt lamps work by emitting negative ions. The salt crystals, combined …

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