North Palm Beach Edition

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Mike Godfrey, M.D. and Bruce R. Dooley, M.D. – Can a healthy breast develop cancer or does the breast first become unhealthy? If the latter, how can one learn if their breasts have become unhealthy? Logically, breast cancer cannot develop in a healthy breast. A normal breast has to first become unhealthy and thus would have an environment conducive …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that causes the body’s immune system to break down. Your immune system fights off illness and infection and is very important for a healthy body. Once HIV is present in the body, it attacks important white blood cells in your immune system called lymphocytes, …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. – It is no secret that our bodies change as we age – but many don’t realize that the same is true for our hair. When our skin ages, we develop wrinkles, fine lines, and age-spots. Similarly, when our hair ages, we can see thinning through loss of density, diameter and damage that leads to …