While Fitness, nutrition, and wellness are common slogans in today, little exists to address mommy’s specific body needs once baby makes his/her arrival.  Mom’s everywhere are amazed by the dramatic body changes an 8 lb bundle of joy can create.  Struggling to get back into pre-baby jeans is a problem we help women solve every day. The typical pregnancy lasts …

By Mark P. DiRoma, DC – There has been a growing movement in the healthcare industry toward patient-centered care that focuses on wellness and improving the quality of the doctor-patient relationship. While this concept of wellness and prevention has just recently moved to the forefront of the medical and insurance community, it has always been the basis of the Chiropractic …

By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. – Many of us have been told by the dentist and the hygienist that we have developed “deep pockets” or experienced bone loss around our teeth.  These comments often trigger fear related to losing teeth and the pain associated with treatment.  Although traditional periodontal surgery to treat these issues can often be performed …

By Christopher A. Santora M.D. – The treatment of hypertension is the most common reason for physician office visits of non-pregnant adults in the United States and for use of prescription drugs.  A national health survey (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) conducted from 2005 to 2008 estimated 31% of adults, 65 million persons, in the US have hypertension and …

By Michael Hollander – There are so many types of massage, and there appears to be a masseuse on every corner these days. How is Hoshino Massage Therapy different from all the others? This therapy was developed by Tomezo Hoshino, who was born in 1910 in Atsugi, Japan, into a family who for generations had been practitioners of acupuncture and …

By Dr. James McErlain, D.C. – Sciatica has been the topic of jokes on TV, in movies, and comedy skits.  If you experienced the pain associated with Sciatica you understand it’s no laughing matter. Sciatica is a symptom of a greater problem.  The pain can be excruciating and makes standing or sitting nearly impossible. Jupiter Healthcare has had the privilege …

By Dr. Kerri White – The Holidays are truly a wonderful time of the year!  We get to spend quality time with family and friends and reflect back on the things that mean the most to us.  Unfortunately, for some of the less fortunate, the holidays can be far from festive.  We thought we would highlight the wonderful charities we …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – In contrast to other systemic lymphomas, which usually involve the retina and iris (the colored portion of the eye), primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL) involves the retina, vitreous and optic nerve. Eighty percent of cases involve both eyes; many people with PIOL will develop lymphoma within the part of the brain called the …

Dear Camille, I’m 86 years old and I need to lose weight. I’ve tried diets in the past and was successful, but I’m finding it very difficult to lose weight at my age. My cholesterol is high, I’m about 30 pounds overweight, and I lack energy. Is there hope for me? – Mrs. Eleanor Kenny Dear Mrs. Kenny, Weight gain …

By Daniel Lindenberg, MD, PA – More than 1 million Americans are diagnosed with gallstones (cholelithiasis) every year; they join the 25 million who already have the disorder. Most people with gallstones do not have symptoms and do not require treatment. In some cases, however, gallstones cause pain or other complications and must be treated, usually by removing the stones …