North Palm Beach Edition

By Brent Myers OK. So here we are… five months into a new year. How are things working out for you? Did you set goals for making this year the best year ever? Did you have dreams and ambitions to make this year different? Did you plan on making things better? Well… how are you doing? Too often we wait …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC When it comes to a feeling we can’t tolerate and want to change, fatigue is the most common symptom clients experience. Fatigue is an unpleasant sensation that leaves us unmotivated, causes anxiety, and makes it hard to focus and concentrate. But what can you do about fatigue when you’re sleeping the right amount and stimulating your …

Perhaps the most common misconception among the general public concerning the areas of wills and trusts is the notion that if a couple owns less than $5,000,000.00 in assets, that they don’t need a revocable living trust. This is a false notion. For example, I recently had a fellow come to my office whose mother has just died. All she …

By David A. Goldman MD – While there are certainly new developments in cataract surgery every year, these pale in comparison to the innovations that occur over decades. While many of the technologies discussed in this article are currently available in trials, it is important to remember that they are still in trials for a reason. Once safety data has …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW We live in a world that rarely slows down. Between packed schedules, constant notifications and the pressure to stay informed and connected, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Many of us move from one thing to the next without ever stopping to take a breath. There is often an unspoken expectation to always be on, available, …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS “Just relax.” Well, it’s easier said than done. You can only take so many deep breaths without feeling any sort of relief. And while you as a whole are feeling the brunt of it, your scalp and hair aren’t immune to the impacts of stress. Of course, a damaged scalp and receding hairline probably …

In an era where age-related lumbar spinal stenosis has reached epidemic proportions, a revolutionary treatment is offering hope to those suffering from this debilitating condition. J. A Costello, DC, DABCO is one of South Florida’s leading experts in laser therapy, is bringing this groundbreaking treatment directly to patients’ homes in Palm Beach County. Understanding the Epidemic of Spinal Stenosis As …

How does cancer start? There are several leading theories that explain different ways that cancer may develop. Among them are the Somatic Mutation Theory (SMT) — that cancer arises from a buildup of changes in a single cell, caused by such factors as genetics, aging or exposure to harmful chemicals. The Tissue Organization Field Theory (TOFT) suggests that cancer is …

How can you plan for the inheritance of a disabled child in order to preserve their ability to receive government benefits? Do you have a disabled child who will be inheriting from your estate? Does this disabled child receive government benefits? Many families are not aware that once a disabled child (minor or adult), who is receiving government benefits, receives …

Brent Myers You’re reading a health and wellness magazine and you’re thinking: that guy can’t spell. But the truth is that you read it correctly: I have a wait problem: I don’t like to wait. But who does? Think about it… do you like to wait? Do you love sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office? Do you …