North Palm Beach Edition

By Natalia Tsar, DDS, LVIF TMJ, more accurately called TMD, is a cycle of pain, muscle spasms, and jaw joint problems that results when the teeth, chewing muscles, and jaw joints don’t work together harmoniously. The letters “TMD” stand for Temporomandibular Dysfunction. This refers to problems with muscles and joints that join the lower jaw to the base of the …

Massage therapy has long been recognized as a natural method of healing.  Massage in its current form is a culmination of customs and techniques rooted in ancient history.  While receiving a massage may be one of the most relaxing things you’ve ever done, massage also offers a variety of documented health and wellness incentives. There are many different types and …

Film provides Support, Advocacy for Those Affected by Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), is proud to announce the exclusive premiere of the feature film Decoding Annie Parker. Forming a unique collaboration, FORCE, the only non-profit organization devoted to helping those affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), as well as their families, …

By Stephen Sedita, AP A Poultice refers to a blend of mud, clay, silt, wax or other base material with medicinal herbs which is heated and applied to the body. The usage of poultices dates back to ancient times and can be found in virtually every culture on every continent. Through the years the technique has been honed and evolved …

Using fireworks on the 4th of July is an American Tradition.  And it can be safe if a few common sense rules are followed, says Ralph Apel, the spokesperson for the National Council on Fireworks Safety. Consumer fireworks go through vigorous third party testing in China before being shipped to the United States.  But he notes, according to the U.S. …

By Kristie DeBlasio, Ph.D., CCRC – Advanced Mental Health Care – You may think that you are hiding your emotions or thoughts from someone because you are not literally telling them, but it may be written all over your face as they say, whether you like it not. It has been reported that up to 70% of our communication comes …

By Terry Hoskins Most premarital counseling that is available today has been watered down to nothing more than personality tests and communication techniques which is doing very little to prepare two sinners for becoming one until death do us part. My marriage is where it’s at today in spite of the premarital counseling we received not because of it. After …

By Jack Gardner, M.D. – Did you know that Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest growing disabling conditions in the United States? Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder where the patient has long-term, full body pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons,and other soft tissues. Many areas are hypersensitive to touch and may be in states of chronic …

While growing older can be wonderful, it quite often brings with it a host of challenges.  Many seniors deal with health and mobility issues and need help to navigate through their daily lives. Moving into an assisted living facility is one solution and there are quite a few of them to choose from. Before doing so, it’s important to formulate …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – Histoplasmosis is a disease caused when airborne spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum are inhaled into the lungs. This microscopic fungus, sometimes called histo for short, is released into the air when soil is disturbed by plowing fields, sweeping chicken coops, or digging holes. Histoplasmosis initially is a lung infection. However, it …