North Palm Beach Edition

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 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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …