North Palm Beach Edition

By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. – Toe Fungus is an embarrassing yet ever present condition that is not often the subject of conversation. Yet 90% of elderly people suffer from this condition called “onychomycosis”. Onychomycosis causes fingernails or toenails to thicken, discolor, disfigure, and split. Without treatment, the toenails can become so thick that they press against the inside of the …

It’s easy to take these movements for granted until something – like neck pain – occurs and these seemingly simple tasks become extremely painful and maybe even impossible. According to recent statistics, neck pain is the eighth most common reason people visit their doctor – and it is estimated that about 70 percent of us will suffer from neck pain …

By Dan Goldstein, PT, O/SCS, ATC, GFS – For a variety of reasons, knee pain is one of the most common complaints in Sport Medicine and Physical Therapy practices. At first glance, your knee may resemble a simple hinge, like the one that allows a door to swing open and closed. In reality, your knee is far more complex than …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. – Unlike wigs, weaves, hairpieces, camouflage powders, lotions, potions and sprays, hair transplantation is the only permanent way to restore your own living and growing hair. Combatting hair loss and restoring ones hair can certainly give you a boost… Yet we’ve all seen the unsightly signs of hair transplants “gone wrong.”  Pluggy, unnatural hairlines, perhaps …

Golfer’s elbow and other injuries (other than pride) from hitting that little white ball By Matthew Stiebel, MD, FRCSC – It’s almost that time of year again when the Honda Classic invades our community and showcases some of the best golf games around. To the rest of us, from scratch golfers to hacks like myself, we watch in awe and …

By Dr. Daniel Pero – If you are like most women who love to wear your high heel stilettos, but then pay the price for it later, you are definitely not alone.  Have you ever struggled to keep up with appearances 6 inches taller and try so desperately not to grimace from your aching feet while going out? And then …

By Scott Altschul, Senior Vice President, Florida District, Key Private Bank – When you hear people talk about options, the dialogue is generally directed in one of two ways: 1.    Options are effective financial instruments for  managing risk. 2.    Options are complex and risky. As is the case with most things in life, the truth about options is not so …

By Dr. Bonnie Marting, DNP, ARNP – Innovative Cosmedical treatments provide ways to combat natural signs of aging. The Anushka Cosmedical Method uses non-invasive tools to combat these inevitable signs. We’re at constant war with our mirrors. Instead of battling the mirror, it’s time embrace the Anushka Cosmedical Method. WE’RE AGING EVERY MINUTE Every day, small changes contribute to very …

By Stuart R. Manoff, Esq. – Somewhat ironically, the five issues that need to be addressed in a Florida divorce can be summarized by the acronym P.E.A.C.E.: Parenting – Parenting issues include designating parental responsibility, which may be shared parental responsibility or sole parental responsibility, establishing a timesharing plan, and other issues surrounding the divorcing parties’ minor children. Equitable Distribution …

By Gloria Hakkarainen, MD, FACOG, FASBP, FABAARM – Are you tired of being tired? Feel like things in 2012 got you really off track with your natural bio-rhythms? Gained some weight? Feel like you can’t believe that’s your actual weight on the scale? Life can run us over sometimes and we need to have a few of Mother Nature’s tricks …