Scott E. West DDS, FAGD, DACSDD

TREATMENT OF SNORING, SLEEP APNEA AND CPAP INTOLERANCE

For the past 10 years, Dr. Scott West has focused his practice on the treatment of Snoring, Sleep Apnea and CPAP intolerance. He has worked closely with most of the sleep centers and physicians in the Orange County area who are involved with this area of Sleep Medicine. He is also a Diplomat of the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders, requiring a rigorous exam process and documentation of his cases over a period of many years.

When asked why he has chosen to specialize in this area of dentistry, Dr. West will tell you, “because I get a chance to help people improve their quality of life. It doesn’t get much better than that for me.”

Indeed, Dr. West’s patients report feeling better, sleeping better, losing unwanted weight, increasing mental clarity and energy, and handling depression and lethargy. “I have even had patients tell me, ‘You saved my marriage!’ ”

One thing that makes Dr. West unique in the field of Sleep Appliances is his exam procedure. At the free consultation appointment, Dr. West will review your Sleep Study (when available) and do some simple tests that help each patient find the oral appliance best suited for their particular situation. He does not subscribe to the one-size-fits-all philosophy and has experience with many different types of appliances.

Having Sleep Apnea himself, Dr. West has worn the many devices he works with and has even been asked by laboratories across the country to test new devices being developed. This knowledge has allowed him to achieve a 90% success rate.

Dr. West is also a Medicare provider. His staff are experts when it comes to sorting out Medicare and Medical Insurance and determining your benefits. Call today to schedule a free consultation. Dr. West’s practice is conveniently located and offers easy parking right at the office’s door.

To learn more about Dr. West and Oral Appliance Therapy, visit CannotUseCPAP.com where you will find many informative articles written by Dr. West on the subject of Sleep Apnea.

Scott West DDS, FAGD, DACSDD
22672 Lambert St #603
Lake Forest
949.829.6700  •  CannotUsecpap.com

Cold Rush Wellness

Scott Young, D.C.

Dr. Scott Young was the first holistic practitioner in Orange County to offer both Whole Body Cryotherapy and Local Cryotherapy. Specializing in sports injuries, he especially enjoys working with high school athletes to provide them treatments that were previously only available to professional athletes.

Cryostimulation has multiple health benefits and has been shown to greatly speed the recovery of sprains and strains as well as other sports-related injuries. The treatments are very tolerable and patients leave Cold Rush Wellness feeling relief and usually very relaxed as well. Dr. Young is a firm believer that only physicians should be operating these types of Cryotherapy facilities as Cryosaunas and Local Cryotherapy machines are powerful medical devices.

When a patient is stimulated with extremely low temperatures, their body responds in 3 fundamental ways: a vascular change occurs within the skin which constricts and pushes blood towards the vital organs which replenish them with enzymes and oxygen. In addition, a hormonal and neurological stimulation occurs. Cold receptors in the skin communicate with the brain to put the body in “fight or flight” mode. This causes the adrenal glands to work and send norepinephrine throughout the body and causes other hormones to change as well. Serotonin increases, putting the mind in a euphoric state. Testosterone increases and the stress hormone cortisol decreases at the same time. Finally, a cellular change occurs. The extreme cold exposure increases a specific enzyme needed to fuel the energy center of each and every cell in the body. When cells become energized in this way, they create more anti-inflammatory proteins which aid in reducing inflammation throughout the body.

This evolutionary treatment is groundbreaking as it unleashes the inner doctor in every one of us to heal and recover at an accelerated rate. Now that we can all receive the health benefits from this treatment, give Cold Rush Wellness a call to learn more and to make your appointment with Dr. Young today.

Cold Rush Wellness
30251 Golden Lantern, Ste. B
Laguna Niguel
949.281.6853  •  ColdRushWellness.com

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Aloha Foot & Ankle

THE ART OF BUNION CORRECTION

A common foot problem facing the population is the bunion. This deformity serves as a good example of why comprehensive planning, execution and follow through by a trained and experienced specialist surgeon is important to a good outcome. Aloha Foot & Ankle starts with patient selection. Candidates must be healthy enough, motivated, and have appropriate expectations for their operation. In bunion surgery, bone angles, joint quality and arch stability are key variables in decision making for each individual patient.

The Aloha doctors typically perform this procedure with a local anesthetic and intravenous sedation in the outpatient surgical center setting. They utilize small incisions on the side of the foot with plastic closure so that the scar doesn’t show. Preemptive nerve blocks allow patients to recover typically with minimal or no pain, and the combination of ice and intermittent compression reduces swelling and minimizes other risks. Dr. Cachia states, ”Bunion surgery is truly a blend of art and science. While cosmetic appearance is very important and attention to every detail is critical, foot function is equally important and attention to the mechanics and geometry of the final result is paramount to a successful outcome.”

The Aloha Team begins with a complete history and appropriate physical exam, diagnostic imaging and discussion of alternatives. Ultimately, a plan is formulated, explained, and completed. Patients become partners in their recovery and their result, so every effort is made to encourage patient compliance through patient education.

The philosophy of patient care at Aloha Foot and Ankle Associates allows Dr. Victor Cachia and Dr. Visoth Chan to explore many different treatment alternatives for individual patients so that the most effective treatment can be administered while keeping risk at a minimum. Dr.’s Chan and Cachia prefer to approach patient care from the patient’s perspective, as well as drawing from decades of combined education, training and experience. The doctors know that while some patients require surgery to treat their foot and ankle conditions, many problems can be solved quickly and effectively with conservative means. Non-surgical methods may include footwear modifications, bracing, orthoses, physical medicine, class IV laser therapy, radial shock wave, Proliferative, PRP and stem cell therapy and medication or immobilization. Other patients require, and may benefit most, from surgical correction.

ALOHA FOOT & ANKLE
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy., Suite 317
Mission Viejo
949.364.2525  •  AlohaFootandAnkle.com

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital

JOHN W. AGOSTINI, DVM

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital has been providing quality pet health care to south county since 1957. The convenient location, situated right off I-5 on El Camino Real, was completely remodeled in 2011 and has won industry awards for its efficient and environmentally-friendly design. In addition to the beautiful facility, San Clemente Veterinary Hospital was voted 2 in the San Clemente Times for Ole Awards the last two years in a row.

Dr. John Agostini purchased San Clemente Veterinary Hospital in 1991 after completing advanced medical and surgical training as well as working as Chief of Staff at an emergency practice for several years. Dr. Agostini is joined by associates Dr. Jacklyn Heller, Dr. Chris Ramsey and Dr. Ryan Lefmann. The hospital actively participates in local events to support the San Clemente community and its dynamic pet population. Dr. Agostini also serves on the Board of Directors for Pet Project Foundation, an organization that provides funding and volunteer hours to the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter.

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital offers many services such as full in-house laboratory equipment, Digital X-ray (General and Dental), ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, chemotherapy, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, holistic medicine, pet boarding, and emergency/critical care during business hours. In addition, the doctors work with specialists in Cardiology and Surgery to ensure the highest level of advanced care for the patients.

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital is proud to be the only independently-owned practice accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association in South Orange County. Veterinary hospitals are evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary excellence in order to become accredited. AAHA-accredited hospitals are recognized among the finest in the industry, and are consistently at the forefront of advanced veterinary medicine.

The doctors and staff of San Clemente Veterinary Hospital are committed to providing exceptional medicine and advanced surgical care in a caring and clean environment, while maintaining the highest level of customer service.

San Clemente Veterinary Hospital
1833 S. El Camino Real
San Clemente
949.492.5777  •  SC-Vet.com

Ross Legacy Medical Group

KARL GEBHARD, MD, MS

Ross Legacy Medical Group in Mission Viejo is a group of Board Certified family practice doctors who also provide daily urgent care services. They believe in personalized care based on their patient’s health concerns with their slogan “Your family doctor… every day!”

The medical group is led by Dr. Karl Gebhard, a former partner of Dr. Chris Ross, a family practitioner who founded the office over 40 years ago and passed away in 2008. Dr. Gebhard promised himself that he would carry on Dr. Ross’ mission so he and his colleagues continue to practice traditional patient care combined with modern medicine. The staff at Ross Legacy Medical Group includes Victoria Cupic, an MD in Family Medicine and a specialist in women’s health and anti-aging. Dr. Richard A. Crandall is an experienced family medical provider and the staff is rounded out by Physicians Assistant Ellen Boynton.

Ross Legacy Medical Group is a full-service family practice open daily, with convenient office hours. The doctors services include Chronic Condition Maintenance which utilizes advances in healthcare to increase awareness of chronic diseases, associated risk factors, and testing to detect problems early. Patients can take charge of their health by learning how to prevent and effectively manage chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Included in its overall family wellness plans are annual physicals, Medicare visits, and even free sports physicals for children.

Dr. Gebhard and his team work together to serve the medical needs for entire families through all stages of life — pediatrics, teens, adults and seniors. They even have a digital x-ray on site which is a huge plus not only for urgent care patients but for any diagnosis, ranging from pneumonia to a sprained ankle.

“Healthcare should always be a personal matter. My patients are more than just a name and medical file on a computer screen. One of my favorite quotes is by Sir William Osler: ‘The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease,’” shares Dr. Gebhard.

New patients are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at RossLegacy.net, or you can call (949) 305-0110. Weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Ross Legacy
26922 Oso Parkway, Ste. 380, 
Mission Viejo
949.305.0110  •  RossLegacy.net

Husse Pet Food – Your pets deserve the BEST!

Husse was founded in Sweden in 1987. Today, Husse sells and markets a wide range of premium quality dog and cat food, cat litter and various accessories throughout the whole world. We deliver the products with Husse vans directly to your door with no extra charge.

Husse dog and cat food are made of super premium and premium quality ingredients and are produced in the best factories with highly professional people and equipment.

A guarantee of the quality of the products and the production process is the number of loyal and satisfied customers Husse has all over the world. Visit our web shop to get an insight on the food ingredients, additives, energy value and digestibility.

We invite you to browse through all the other pages in order to understand our concept about pet food and business philosophy.

Order & Delivery Information
As a loving pet owner, you know, of course, that the quality of their lives depends, not just on your love and care, but also on the food that they eat. That food is defined by the quality and mix of its ingredients and the quality of the production management.

Your dog or cat is a carnivore and gets the most benefit from the meat-derived ingredients you give it.

To place an order you can simply visit our web shop, select your preferred products and carry through to the cashier. You’re always welcome to contact your local representative to get personal contact and advice.

Your local friend from Husse will deliver directly to your door with no extra charge!
http://california.husse.us

Contact Husse
(949) 344-0656
california@husse.us

MemorialCare Medical Group & Urgent Care

By Veronica Bradzey

For 20 years, MemorialCare Medical Group and Urgent Care has been an integral part of San Juan Capistrano and its surrounding communities, providing outpatient services to thousands in Orange County and beyond. Marking the one-year anniversary in its new location on Rancho Viejo Road, local residents also have cause to celebrate their access to premier patient care — 365 days a year — at this beautiful, one-stop-shop health center.

When MemorialCare Medical Group moved into its newly constructed, 25,000 square foot building last year, the doctors and staff were excited to offer the highest level of care, with the added convenience of an ultra-modern, well-equipped health center.

“One of the great things about working in this office,” says Ian Bare, MD, Medical Director of MemorialCare Medical Group Urgent Care, “is that we’re not some little office on an island. As a member of MemorialCare Health System, we are connected to a broad medical community, giving us the ability to provide comprehensive rather than episodic care.”

The office staff includes dedicated urgent care physicians, primary care physicians specializing in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics; plus an onsite podiatrist, pulmonologist, palliative specialist, and a Coumadin Clinic.

“It comes down to giving people what they need, right then and there,” says Dr. Bare, “whether it’s a Kleenex and cough medicine, or it’s stabilizing them and calling an ambulance.” Being part of MemorialCare Health System makes this level of care possible, connecting patients, doctors, imaging centers, hospitals, and specialists through its Electronic Medical Records System (EMR).

The advantages and opportunities that are recognized from the EMR allow providers to deliver patient-centered coordinated care. The EMR enables doctors to instantly share patients’ medical history, hospital notes, imaging notes and specialist consultations so that all providers are on the same page. Whether a patient comes in with a dislocated finger or chest pains, any doctor they see will have immediate access to their full medical history within the MemorialCare Health System.

Along with an incredibly friendly team and caring, highly-qualified doctors and nurses, the office boasts a wide array of advanced equipment, allowing most procedures to be completed in-house. Accessibility to a full-time laboratory, ultrasound, an EKG machine, cardiac monitoring, dedicated procedure rooms with surgical equipment, point of care testing for glucose, hemoglobin and urine studies, and IVs for medications and fluids enhances treatment and delivery of optimal results.

“We try to be ready for anything that’s reasonable to do in an outpatient setting,” Dr. Bare says. And for anything they can’t handle in-house? “We’re backed by the entire MemorialCare Health System,” adds Bare.  If a patient comes in with a condition that requires a fully-equipped hospital, the health care team calls Saddleback Memorial ahead to make arrangements for the patient before their arrival, apprising the caregivers of the situation through the EMR.

Popular amenities offered at the health center include free Wi-Fi, a health education center, a private consultation room, and a drive-up outpatient drop-off area where patients can call for assistance when entering or leaving the facility.

MemorialCare Medical Group is active in the community, sponsoring events such as the Sports Physical Workshop at San Juan Hills High School, where Urgent Care doctors perform 600-700 sports physicals in one afternoon. Many of the Primary Care doctors present health-related seminars at businesses and community centers throughout Orange County. 

“Most of all, we want you to realize that we’re here for you,” Dr. Bare says. “Even if it’s just that you’re concerned and don’t know what to do, we’re happy to see you and get you on the right track.”

The 6th Annual City of Dana Point State Barbeque Championships

If you’re the wizard of your backyard grill, then head over to Dana Point and meet your masters. The 6th Annual City of Dana Point State Barbeque Championships returns October 8th to beautiful Sea Terrace Park.

This much anticipated event offers melt-in-your-mouth delights with a smorgasbord of meats barbequed to perfection. BBQ teams will fire up dishes to whet your appetite and perk up your palate. Hops and barley fans will be happy to know that a special selection of thirst-quenching craft beers from independent breweries will be available in the returning Beer Garden.

The City of Dana Point continues to do its part to support local charities. This year, a portion of the event proceeds benefit the Dana Point 5th Regiment Marine Support Group, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and The VFW (Veterans of Foreign War). The Dana Point State BBQ Championship also kicks off the holiday toy collection effort for Toys for Tots. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the BBQ to help children in need this holiday season. 

The City of Dana Point State Barbeque Championship serves as the West Coast’s biggest BBQ competition, with over 100 teams from California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Florida, South Dakota and Arizona competing for a slice of $30,000 in prize money. USA Today boasts that this competition is “one of the 6 must-attend BBQ events in the nation.” With reputation and cash on the line, patrons are sure to reap the delicious benefits of this heated rivalry. Start your engines BBQ enthusiasts, and be there to witness an epic battle in the categories of chicken, ribs, brisket, and pork. A special “dessert” category is now part of the competition to sweeten your culinary experience.

Full plates of food may be purchased directly from a variety of vendors or if you prefer to nibble on a variety of BBQ delights, tasting tickets are available for just $2. Admission to the event is free!

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the event, a convenient and complimentary shuttle service will run to and from Dana Hills High School. Free parking will also be available along Stonehill Drive and Niguel Road, as well as at Salt Creek Beach. Circle your calendar for the first Saturday in October and check out DanaPointBBQChampionships.com and
DanaPoint.org for more details.

4th Annual San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival

“OPA!” The three-day festival, sponsored by Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church, returns to San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23rd and runs through Sunday, September 25th. Guests will enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, live Greek music, traditional Greek dancing, specialty shopping at the bazaar and kid-friendly activities.

The authentic Greek menu will feature various Greek delicacies including gyros, souvlaki, lamb chops, spanakopita and Greek salad, as well as delicious pastries like mouth-watering baklava and kourambiethes (powdered sugar butter cookies) to accompany a delicious Greek coffee or iced coffee frappe. Make your way to the Taverna with a sports bar twist —
equipped with big screen TVs where guests can enjoy domestic favorites as well as Greek beer, wine and ouzo.

The Greek word “Kefi” means the spirit of joy, fun and a passion for life. You will have the opportunity to experience this part of Greek culture at the festival as you dance to live Greek music. Don’t worry; lessons are provided and within seconds you will be expressing your Kefi with shouts of “Opa!” and an unusual desire to break plates. The Saint Basil dance troupe will also perform traditional dances in authentic costumes representing different regions of Greece. 

For those interested in art and history, this year’s exhibits will include a presentation by Iconographer, Father Michael Courey. He will unveil and discuss two Byzantine icons to be used for Saint Basil’s Church. These icons were recently featured at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles as part of his lecture and demonstration.

Festival hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Saint Basil’s Church is located at 27129 Calle Arroyo, near the 74 Ortega Highway exit in San Juan Capistrano next to 24 Hour Fitness.

For more information on the San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival, please visit SJCGreekfest.org or call 949.542.3445.

Ohana Festival Rocks Doheny State Beach

August 27 & 28, 2016: Eddie Vedder headlined the inaugural Ohana Festival this past weekend at Doheny State Beach. The event benefited the Orange County State Beaches, California State Parks and the San Onofre Parks Foundation.

Saturday’s performances included a spirited set from Alt rock veterans Mudhoney and 80’s LA stars X. Elvis Costello also took the stage at dusk for an incredible solo performance showcasing his guitar and piano solos throughout the set. Vedder joined Costello on stage at the end of his session for a spirited version of “Peace, Love and Understanding.”

Vedder started off his set with a parade of ukulele hits which thrilled the crowd. He wrapped up the night with an amazing duet with pro surfer Kelly Slater, who’s singing prowess deserves much praise.

Sunday’s crowd was entertained by another solid lineup of bands, including City and Colour and headlined by Lana Del Rey. Vedder also returned Sunday evening to join Del Rey on stage to put the finishing touch on an amazing weekend of music. Naturally, we can’t wait for next year’s show!

Check out some of the photos The Local Dish Magazine took of the awesome weekend music event!

For future Ohana Festival events, go to TheOhanaFest.com