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By Anthony Pribila, PT, DSc, CMPT, CMP, CEAS In the past several years concussions have recently started receiving the attention they deserve. Post Concussive Syndrome (PCS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain functioning. This may include altered mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma, with or without impact to …

Nowadays you see it everywhere: women of all ages flaunting their makeup; bold eyebrows, juicy lips, winged eyeliner, you name it. And while not everyone is into a very produced look, we can’t deny that when makeup is wisely and skillfully applied it has the power of enhancing any and all facial features. There are also many women and men …

When you’re dealing with chronic pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest daily activities can require monumental strength to muster through them. In the U.S. over …

In the United States alone, neuropathy affects nearly 20 million people. The Latin word means nerve disorder, and this nerve damage happens because the small blood vessels, which supply blood and nutrients to the nerves becomes impaired. When the nerves are no longer fed nutrients, they either die, or their signals to the brain become restricted and ineffective. Neuropathy is …

Sports medicine uses the same techniques reserved for high performing athletes to get the general population pain-free without surgery. Some people hear the term “sports medicine physician” and their first reaction is to say “I’m not an athlete so this type of medicine doesn’t pertain to me.” On the contrary, sports medicine physicians treat a variety of orthopedic issues, review …

Your Concierge Team is Available to you Now! Healthcare is changing and Reliance Medical Centers is at the forefront of modern medicine. Reliance Medical Centers has reinvented the healthcare experience for Medicare Advantage Enrollees. Built around the unique healthcare needs of every individual, each patient is assigned one of our eight-member Personal Care Focus Teams creating a personalized experience like …

By Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Hair loss may not be a life-threatening medical condition, but that doesn’t mean you should leave the fate of your follicles to just any doctor. In years past, men and women were most likely to discuss their hair loss concerns with their primary care physician or their dermatologist, but unfortunately, this common practice …

How did you sleep last night? How would you evaluate your sleep quality in the past week? We all experienced bad night’s sleep. We know that after a non-sleeping night, we feel less focused, we are tired, our performance, behavior and communication at work/home are less than average. In addition, driving may be dangerous. According to CDC, “A third of …

#1 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE & HOW DOES IT WORK? There are two different forms of medical treatment through cannabis. The first is the natural marijuana plant that contains both CBD and THC, and the second is the altered version of the plant that has been through a hybrid process to lighten the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) level. CBD or cannabinoids can treat …

By: Dana Luzon, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Board-Certified Doctor of Audiology As an audiologist, it is my job not only to diagnose a hearing problem, but to also determine what the biggest everyday struggles are that each patient has. Hearing loss is often very gradual and difficult for a patient to recognize when it starts. When it comes to hearing loss, …