North Palm Beach Edition

By Stuart R. Manoff, Esq. – The holiday season is upon us and the focus has shifted to the spirit of giving. During this season of giving, give to others what you can, but do not neglect yourself. The most important gift you can give to those around you is your own happiness and well-being. The holidays can be difficult …

By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. – IV vitamin infusions have been used by celebrities for years and now there are more and more medical research articles validating the benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy. How is the intravenous infusion of vitamins better than ingestion by mouth or intramuscular injection? A great percentage of the population has digestive diseases and an even greater …

By Dr. Daniel Pero – As technology advances every year and new developments in medicine bring us the latest treatments for various conditions, both medical and cosmetic, yet another use for our favorite machine called a laser is now upon us. Yes, that scary little creature you may have seen on TV commercials wreaking havoc underneath some hapless victim’s toenail …

By Bettie Borton, Au.D., F-AAA Provided by Dana Luzon, Au.D. – Is your TV so loud that your neighbors are getting the benefit of your new satellite dish?! Hearing loss is a very common health concern in the United States today – in fact, it’s the 3rd most prevalent chronic health condition in our country, ranking only behind arthritis and …

By Dan Goldstein, PT, O/SCS, ATC, GFS – In the last article I discussed warm-up exercises to help prevent injuries during golf and tennis. In addition to treating injuries I have been very involved with appropriate conditioning and exercise progressions to keep my clients on the course. You may have seen spots on the Golf Channel from the Titleist Performance …

By Gloria Hakkarainen, MD, FACOG, FASBP, FABAARM – We all want to feel healthy and every decision we make in our daily lives can be an important step in achieving this goal.  This holiday season you can make the biggest difference in the lives of those you love by giving the gift of genuine health, energy, happiness, and the ability …

By Daniel N. Tucker, M. D. DNT:ns – Urticaria and Angioedema are the medical terms for Hives and Giant Hives. The latter can cause extreme swelling involving different areas of the body and can be dangerous when it occurs in the area of the throat. Hives, or urticaria lesions, are raised red areas which are usually quite itchy. These can …

By Stephen Sedita, AP – While the holidays are a time for celebration, for many people there they are also a time of increased stresses. Holiday stress statistics, as reported by the American Psychological Association, show that up to 69% of people are stressed by the feeling of having a “lack of time”, 69% are stressed by perceiving a “lack …

Seasons change and moods can change as the days grow shorter and the sweltering heat of South Florida makes way to cooler nights.. Cooler weather makes for the perfect time to incorporate hot stone massage into your overall health and wellness regimen. This favorite massage technique can help combat the negative effects that less sun and cooler evening nights by …

By Paul Cain, Ph.D. and Donna Holm, CPA – The top three reasons causing seniors to be admitted to the hospital are 1) Falls, 2) Medication Mismanagement and 3) Malnutrition. For the first two, the preventive measures are straight forward and everyone can relate. “Always use your walker and take your pills on time, Grandma.” When it comes to poor …