North Palm Beach Edition

By Dr. Bonnie Marting, DNP, ARNP – This ratio is seen everywhere; from the tail of a seahorse, the spiral of a snail, to every kind of flower bloom, and the spiraling wind-blown clouds of a hurricane visualized from the planes flying above – it is present. Because it is present everywhere, it is considered the “Divine Ratio”, with the …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – A medical eye examination is the best way to detect changes inside your eye. An ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) can often diagnose and treat serious retinopathy before you are aware of any vision problems. The ophthalmologist dilates (enlarges) your pupil and looks inside of the eye with special equipment and lenses. If your …

By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. – Ever been caught in a business meeting, presentation or even just a dinner date, and you’re secretly keeping in a condition that may be causing you to have anxiety in social settings? Well, millions of people are suffering from a condition called hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive underarm sweating. The only relief for this condition …

By Matthew Stiebel, MD, FRCSC – Q: What do Drew Brees, Lamar Odom, and Jacoby Ellsbury all have in common? A: Yes, they are all professional athletes, and they all have an annual income just slightly below the GDP of Bolivia, but (more to my point) they have all dislocated their shoulder at one time or another. The easiest way …

By Dr. Daniel Pero – Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot  effectively use the insulin being produced, this causes the body to improperly use sugar.  Sugar can accumulate in abnormally high levels in the blood and tissues, and negatively affect healthy body functions. Diabetes is a serious metabolic disease, …

By Dan Goldstein, PT, O/SCS, ATC, GFS – With the South Florida weather cooling down, time on the golf courses and tennis courts are increasing.  These are fun, physical activities that require some preparation in order to enjoy playing and limit your risk of injuries.  As a Physical Therapist, with additional training in orthopaedic and sports medicine, I have many …

By Dana Luzon, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA – According to the Better Hearing Institute, hearing loss is now the third most common health problem in the country today, behind only arthritis and heart disease with more than 50 million Americans suffering from its effects. There are some common questions I get from patients in regards to their hearing, hearing loss and …

By Gloria Hakkarainen, MD, FACOG, FASBP, FABAARM – Don’t we all need a little more energy in our lives?  Think of small children, running, jumping and playing all day (and night occasionally).  Where did all that energy that we previously had, disappear to?  Wouldn’t it be great if we could recapture those wonderful moments of boundless energy to do all …

Massage is associated with indulgence and luxury, that’s not the whole story.  Research is mounting evidence that the benefits of massage reach far beyond general relaxation.  It supports healthy body functions and alleviates ailments improving our quality of life. If you have experienced a massage you know it induces relaxation, the benefit reaches farther by reducing stress hormone cortisol and …

By Marc A. Weinberg, DC – For most of his adult life, Alan Greenstein, had very severe problems in the neck area: a lot of pain, tightness, and muscles that were as hard as rocks. Alan used to describe his neck muscles as concrete blocks that omit tremendous amount of pain. Although Alan was never able to pinpoint the cause …