North Palm Beach Edition

By Noelle Stewart, DO, FQHC Medical Director C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics Every November, local communities across the nation recognize “National Diabetes Month” to raise awareness about its impact on millions of Americans – children and adults. Here in Palm Beach County, the Diabetes Coalition estimates that approximately 11% of the population (roughly 119,000 adults as of 2016) have …

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie SCARCITY: THE “NEVER ENOUGH” BELIEF Do you ever toss & turn at night, when it is time to go to sleep, with …

By Dr. Ricardo Lean This program is very useful for local patients with limited insurance coverage and even more useful for our snowbirds that arrive on November and have limited or no coverage in Florida. It is customary in Pain Management to have monthly visits and to perform some procedures that ameliorate pain to reduce the amount of medications and …

The bronchial tubes are the tubes that carry air into your lungs. They can become irritated by viruses (colds, flu) and smoking. People with emphysema and chronic bronchitis are diagnosed as having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. With COPD, bronchial tubes are inflamed and lined with mucous. Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and tightness of chest are typical symptoms of this …

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Permetix Ink Hair loss can be caused by several different factors, age, alopecia, cancer treatments, family history, and various disorders. No matter what the cause, for many individuals dealing with the loss of hair can be traumatic and devastating. There is a medical alternative to help fill in the partial areas or the entire scalp where hair loss is prevalent. …

Dental implants have become one of the most popular choices for patients who need to replace some or all of their teeth.  The implant itself is nothing more than a new tooth root (made of titanium) that is placed where the old tooth root used to live under the gum.  A new crown can be connected to the implant to …

By Dr. Alan J. Bauman Losing your hair can be scary. In fact, hair loss is often cited as one of the biggest concerns associated with aging among both men and women. So why is hair loss so terrifying? In nearly every culture, hair is associated with youth, sex appeal and good health, which explains why we try so hard …

By William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist. Fibromyalgia is a common pain syndrome affecting about two percent of Americans, more in women than in men. I call it a syndrome because it is a spectrum of conditions, whose predominant signs and symptoms include muscular pain, fatigue, and mood changes. Its’ cause is unknown, and there …

By Tamara-Kay Tibby, DMD, MPH Did you know that your child’s oral health and dietary habits set the tone for their lifelong dental health? That’s why it’s important to establish healthy dental habits like proper brushing, flossing, a healthy diet and regular use of preventive dental services. Many parents are unsure of the best way to take care of their …