North Palm Beach Edition

Do the Holidays Make You Feel Even More Anxious?

By Michael Cohen Director and Chief of Neurotechnology Center for BraIn Training Enjoy the holidays this year with less anxiety and less reliance on medication Holiday time is often stressful for everyone, but it can be almost unbearable for people who suffer from chronic anxiety and panic attacks. Do you suffer from chronic anxiety? Take a moment to answer these …

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Cannabinoids May Be Useful in Treating The Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment

By federal law, possessing cannabis (mariju*na) is illegal in the United States unless it is used in approved research settings. Yet, a growing number of states, territories, and the District of Columbia have passed laws to legalize medical mariju*na. Cannabis contains cannabinoids, also called phytocannabinoids, which cause drug-like effects in the body, including the central nervous system and the immune …

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What Is Bell's Palsy?

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Bell’s palsy is a nerve problem that affects the muscles of your face. It causes weakness or partial paralysis of the muscles on one side of your face. With Bell’s palsy, your eyelid may not close properly and your smile may seem uneven. Bell’s palsy usually affects adults only. It is more likely …

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Facial Rejuvenation Through Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been around for centuries, providing the Yin and Yang properties to release the flow of Qi (energy) to pathways and vital organs for peak health and wellness. When the tiny flexible needles are placed strategically in the dermal layer of the face or neck area (depending on your concerns), the stimulation brings notable contour along with brightness and …

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Scared of Losing Your Hair? You Aren’t Alone

By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Hair loss is commonly listed among the most feared symptoms of aging. Men and women are often so attached to their locks that they will go to great lengths to keep it for as long as possible. While you may find yourself one of the lucky ones who manage to keep a healthy head …

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What can you do for cellulite and stretch mark improvement?

Both of these conditions are very difficult to address, but I am using a combination treatment that yields very good results: combining carboxytherapy with radiofrequency and microneedling by Inmode “Morpheus 8”. Carboxytherapy is a treatment that uses carbon dioxide in controlled doses to treat a number of aesthetic conditions. It was first discovered in 1946 in France, when physicians noticed …

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Does Your Child Have an Anxiety Disorder?

Neurofeedback Helps Anxiety in Children without Medication By Michael Cohen Director and Chief of Neurotechnology Center for Brain Training It’s a startling fact: One in every 10 children has an anxiety disorder, and many of those children are being given powerful drugs to try to treat it. Anxious children are different from kids with normal fears Anxiety and fear are …

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Pot Crock? Marijuana has inspired many myths. Here’s the lowdown on what’s fact and what’s fiction.

By Craig Tomashoff Sit too close to the TV and you’ll ruin your eyesight. Go swimming less than an hour after eating and you’ll cramp up. Make a weird face and it’ll stick like that. Whether they were meant to terrify us or soothe us, these urban legends and many more have long been a part of our lives. So …

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October is National Audiology Awareness Month

By: Dana Luzon, Au.D., FAAA, Board-Certified Doctor of Audiology Hearing loss is an increasing health concern in this nation. Over 36 million American adults have some degree of hearing loss. That’s more than four times the amount of people who live in New York City. The statistics are shocking, and even more so knowing that more than half of those …

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Shedding Light on Alopecia Areata

By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month and it’s an important opportunity for those suffering from alopecia areata and other less common forms of hair loss, like cicatricial (scarring) alopecia, to get educated about effective new hair restoration options that can help. About Alopecia Areata According to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, over 6.8 million …

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