Yearly Archives: 2013

Intravenous EDTA Chelation Therapy

Remarkable, Proven IV Treatment To Improve Circulation and Cell Health and To Avoid Surgery Half a Century of Therapeutic Use For over 60 years chelation therapy has served as a highly effective and safe intravenous treatment for the elimination of toxic heavy metals and the improvement of circulatory problems. Since 1994 Bruce Dooley, M.D., has treated over 5,000 patients using …

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Hearing Loss and Relationships

Written by Melinda ‘Sunni’ McBride, Au. D. Brought to you by Dana Luzon, Au.D. – Back in 1971 when Sly and the Family Stone hit number one on the pop charts, no one was relating the chorus “It’s a family affair” to hearing impairment. Today, people who are dealing with age-related hearing loss in parents or a spouse— even those …

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Facelift

After 17 years under consistent ownership, Ultima was acquired in May by Tamie and Michael Platt, residents of downtown WPB.   “I was a member of Ultima and after years of telling my trainer, Pete Pietrini (Director of Personal Training), all the things I would do if I owned the gym, I decided to actually do it,” says Michael. The NEW …

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Massage Therapy as Treatment for ITB Syndrome

By David Light, PT, DPT, MTC Director, Regional Physiotherapy Centre School of Massage Therapy Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common overuse injuries among runners.  It can also be seen in cyclists, hikers and weight lifters, particularly with heavy squats but is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in the running population.  ITBS can …

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THE SOCIAL SECURITY DEBATE – What age is the right age?

By Donna Holm, CPA, MST, Associate of Harless & Associates – While rumors circulate that the Social Security System is going bankrupt, consider the source of funding; every U.S. wage earner. While it is true that there are fewer workers for every benefit recipient, (2.8:1 in 2011 vs. 5:1 in 1960), and the average American will collect much longer than …

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Acupuncture as Weight-Loss

This year, we decided to highlight Dr. Meng’s Weight Loss Program at Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center as another way to demonstrate how acupuncture can be a method to wellness. Would weight loss cure an illness? Not completely, no, but with the relieved pressure the body experiences that comes with the reduction of the amount of weight it’s supporting, many symptoms …

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Maxim Life Is Undergoing An Exciting Transformation & We Are Asking For Help!

If you’ve been following our articles from the South Florida Health and Wellness publication, you’ve learned about the Maxim Life Wellness System.  We explained detoxification and how it helps achieve homeostasis balance. In this issue, we’ve decided to ask you for help! We are undergoing an exciting transformation and cleanse ourselves: new concept, new brand, relocation and an alliance with …

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Protecting Your Eyes

By David A. Goldman MD – Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. You may be somewhat aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of those injuries: wearing the proper …

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Great Joy

Great Joy

By Jodi Thomas – I have a confession to make.  When I first see Christmas decorations at the beginning of November, I feel a wave of anxiety come over me. Some of you think that’s crazy.  For you, Christmas is truly “the most wonderful time of the year.”  Like my friend, Debbie—who literally wants to leave her Christmas tree up …

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End of Year Tax Tips

End of Year Tax Tips

By Donna Holm, CPA, MST, Associate of Harless & Associates – As the year comes to a close, your thoughts may not be on tax preparation!  Government shutdowns can cause delays and uncertainty, but death and taxes are assured and all tax deadlines remain in place.  Preparing for April 15th should begin now so that the process can go as …

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