By Mark P. DiRoma, DC – Have you noticed that more and more, the youth of America are faced with health issues that at one time, were almost exclusively seen in older adults?  The cause of this increase could easily be attributed to the lack of nutritional content in our foods or just the overall stress of living in today’s …

Life Care Physician Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Life Care Centers of America, recently placed Brian Wagstaff, M.D., as a full-time, on-site physician at Darcy Hall of Life Care in West Palm Beach. In this position, Wagstaff is providing patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment. He works with the Darcy Hall of Life Care team of nurses, dieticians, therapists and caretakers …

By Carlos Eduardo Ramírez, MD, Gynecology – Vaginal Atrophy (weakening of the vaginal tissues) occurs mostly in menopause or at any other time when the quantity of estrogen decreases.   It may be described as a thinning, dryness and inflammation of the vaginal walls usually due to a decrease of estrogen levels.   Having less estrogen, the vaginal tissues become thin and …

The start of a New Year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people create New Year’s Resolutions. A new year often feels like a fresh start, a great opportunity to eliminate bad habits and establish new routines that will help you grow psychologically, emotionally, socially, physically or intellectually. Of course, resolutions …

By Harmony Brown, AP – We hear it all the time now, you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. 50% of my current patients have some kind of thyroid disorder and many are taking prescription medication to treat thyroid disease. 27 million Americans suffer from thyroid-related illnesses (majority of them female); this number continues to …

Whether you want to lose weight or simply work on improving your strength and balance, there is a class for everyone at Ultima Downtown.  Ultima’s group fitness program is headed by Group Fintess Director, Patti Wilmoth.  Having worked at the Clematis and Dixie landmark for over 18 years, Patti is a true Ultima veteran. Ultima Downtown strives to offer their …

There Are Effective Non-Invasive Treatments for Hemorrhoids. By Daniel Lindenberg, MD, PA – By age 50, about half of adults have had to deal with the itching, discomfort and bleeding that can signal the presence of hemorrhoids. “Weak” veins — leading to hemorrhoids and other varicose veins — may be inherited. It’s likely that extreme abdominal pressure causes the veins …

The grand opening of Boca’s amazing wellness, prevention and healing center is here! Finally, anyone who is seeking a wellness centered place of healing can come to find their optimal health, relief from illness and the freedom to do so in a sanctuary-like setting. Guided by a medical doctor our practice focuses on preventing illness, helping families stay healthy, helping …

By Susan Allen, Certified Lymphatic Therapist – At HoriZen Therapies, we strive to offer our clients with the latest, most-effective healing therapies utilizing technologically advanced systems that help the body heal itself naturally. Today, we are proud to tell you about one of our therapies that support this month’s national focus on Breast Cancer awareness. Lymphatic Decongestive Therapy (LDT) Even …

By Caroline Harless and Donna Holm, CPA, MST – During the frenzied holiday season, it can be challenging to turn your thoughts to your tax situation, but December is the time to take care of any last-minute financial matters. If what you need are more end-of-year deductions, there are multiple options that will allow you to save when you file …