By Anita Mandal, M.D. – Q: I am 72 years old and was told I should not have eyelid surgery due to my poor eyelid tone? Can you explain the reason as my surgeon never took the time to? A: Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift, is performed to remove excess skin, fat and/or muscle from the upper eyelids, …
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A Dr. Confesses
I have a confession to make…. My wife and I took a year off. Call it a sabbatical; call it lazy – whatever you prefer. But after 15 years of practicing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, referred to as the “U P”, we decided to trade the 300 inches of annual snow for the 235 days of sun and moved to …
Read More »What a Family CFO Can Do for You
By Caroline Harless and Donna Holm, CPA, MST – You might have a home office, but do you really want to spend your time pouring over household spreadsheets, paying bills and overseeing home maintenance when the blue skies, waterways and beaches are calling? Although running a significant household has become increasingly complex, it does not have to become your full-time …
Read More »Freezing FAT
By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. – There are so many ways to lose weight and more so, so many diets out there to choose from. Yet so many people struggle with their shape and bulges that don’t seem to go away despite all the diet and exercise. There are a lot of factors that contribute to a person not being able …
Read More »Fitbella, is it the right "fit" for you?
I am a 46 year old woman who has always been an avid exercise enthusiast. My motto – no pain, no gain. I felt the harder I pushed myself the better for my health and body. A great workout left me shaky, weak, and sore the next day. Little did I know the damage and wear this could cause to …
Read More »Massage Therapy: Respected Career in a Growing Industry
The field of massage therapy is growing rapidly in response to the public’s increasing interest in forms of healthcare that promote well being and an improved quality of life. As a result, massage therapy is an emerging profession. In 2011, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) estimated massage therapy was a $10 – 11 billion industry. According to the U.S. …
Read More »Could Moderate Weight Loss Lower Your Chance of Developing Breast Cancer?
Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center are finding links that indicate moderate weight loss decreases cancer risk in women. This is especially true from women in and after menopause. Researchers say that losing weight before the age of 60 can specifically lower cancer risks. Early weight loss can affect hormones later in life. How do Hormones affect cancer risk? …
Read More »Don’t let a Hearing Loss Get in the Way of Your Golf Game!
By Dana Luzon, Au.D., CCC-A, FAA – Golf can be a very enjoyable social sport to most people, but when you have difficulty understanding conversation in a small group, or have trouble understanding speech while there is wind noise on the course or in the golf cart, you may be experiencing a Sound VoidTM. Sound Voids are moments that lack …
Read More »Effective Weight Loss with Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center
By Stephen Sedita, AP – Weight loss is not as simple as eating less and/or exercising more. In order to lose weight the body’s waste management and digestive systems need to be functioning properly. Most importantly to long term success the root cause of the weight gain must be addressed (stress eating, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc.) According to traditional …
Read More »BHRT offers Anti-Aging Benefits without the Risks Associated with traditional Hormone Replacement
Are You One of Thousands of Women Who Are Suffering From? • Low Sex Drive and Libido? • Sexual Dysfunction? • Headaches and Migraines? • Insomnia? • Hot Flashes? • Mood and Depression? • Joint Aches and Pains? • Stubborn Belly Fat? • Brain Fog and Memory Loss? • Weight Gain and Muscle Loss • Fatigue and Sleeping Difficulty? As …
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