By Juli Edwards We all love silky, shiny hair, and makeup that will stay put even when we work up a sweat. The synthetic ingredient that’s responsible for those results is usually silicone. First introduced to beauty products in the 1950s, silicones are derived from a natural product called silica (basic sand), but undergo extensive chemical processing before being added …

The emotional side of patient care By the Doctors at Advanced Dentistry South Florida Our team of dental specialists frequently treat patients who are embarrassed about their missing teeth and how it affects their daily lives in a negative way. It’s no surprise at all when a patient comes to us with this type of dental issue. Our doctors are …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The cervical spine is unique, consisting of vertebrae that are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. This high degree of mobility is necessary in order to move the head through its varied range of motion. The cervical ligaments, stabilizing structures primarily responsible for connecting adjacent bones, are especially …

There are several ways to diagnose diabetes. Each way usually needs to be repeated on a second day to diagnose diabetes. Testing should be carried out in a health care setting (such as your doctor’s office or a lab). If your doctor determines that your blood glucose level is very high, or if you have classic symptoms of high blood …

For many years therapy was something recommended to frail individuals who required a medically supervised exercise program to hopefully regain in part, their strength and flexibility. Typically, the therapy was preceded by a deterioration of personal abilities or a loss of function due to an acute crisis. Recent improvements to therapy programs have expanded upon the already accepted plan of …

Migraine headaches are intense headaches that affect 1 in 10 people, with women being 3x more likely to experience migraines. They are also known to be a genetic trait that is passed down in families. Migraines can last up to three days and have paralyzing symptoms if not treated. The effects of a migraine can disrupt your day to day …

In 1967 the Beatles released a song titled “All We Need Is Love” which sat atop Billboard’s charts for eleven consecutive weeks. Their manager at the time stated, “… they really wanted to give the world a message… it is a clear message saying that love is everything.” In fact, the simple chorus repeats the words: “all you need is …

Weight gain is never a happy subject for someone who has put on an excessive amount of weight. What is the result? Love handles or muffin top, a belly, back fat or chin fat. We can camouflage or hide most of it except for the fat on the face. Those who gain weight in their face aren’t able to cover …

By Dr. Steve Lanoff and Cyndi Menaker LMT, MAT In today’s fast paced world where time is always running and there’s not a moment to loose, with cell phones ringing, traffic building, deadlines ticking, and the new server at Starbucks hesitating… Who’s not suffering from stress? Stress negatively impacts your sleep, your mood, your diet, how you look and how …

Maybe it’s time to consider neurofeedback. By Michael Cohen, Founder, Center for Brain Neurofeedback is one of the most powerful methods for reducing anxiety and panic attacks, and it can even help reduce or eliminate anxiety medication. With practice and reinforcement, you can train your brain to control how you respond to stress rather than try to avoid it or …