North Palm Beach Edition

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. When you blink, a film of tears spreads over the eye, making the surface of the eye smooth and clear. Without this tear film, good vision would not be possible. Sometimes people don’t produce enough tears or the right quality of tears to keep their eyes healthy and comfortable. This condition is known …

Approximately 42% of Americans will be considered obese by 2030. This is a staggering prediction! It seems that we are on a never-ending quest for that magic bullet. But is there really a magic fix for obesity? I fear not, as obesity is a complex issue that oftentimes requires a multidisciplinary approach. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine may be another option …

By Richard A. Reiner, D.C. If you’ve recently been involved in a car wreck and suffer from any of the following… •    Neck Pain •    Sharp, shooting Pains in the Arms •    Numbness and Tingling in the Arms or Hands •    Painful Headaches or Dizziness •    Unrelenting Muscle Soreness . ..there may be cause for concern. This may be the …

By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. Reversing the aging process is not as easy as taking a miracle pill. It requires many facets of health and wellness. Good nutrition and exercise play a critical role in promoting total body wellness. As the aging process progresses the body can break down many important components in our skin. Collagen is the main source of …

Forget the reviews. Just give me the facts. “This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and even it can inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise, it’s nothing but wires and lights in a box.” – Edward R. Murrow, October 15, 1958 A team of …

Osteoarthritis is a chronic and debilitating joint disease. It occurs through a sequence of events that has, at its core, a loss of joint cartilage.This affects other joint structures, and eventually will lead to joint space narrowing and bony overgrowth, progressing until joint movement becomes noticeably restricted. What occurs before the cartilage loss? Osteoarthritis almost always begins with ligament weakness …

This article is dedicated to my mother for she is the most beautiful woman I know. And for all of the women who are reading this article, I hope the thoughts and principles I share will inspire you to become the most beautiful you. Let’s put beauty into perspective. No matter how rich one becomes, there is always somebody out …

By Michael Cohen, Founder, Center for Brain If your child or teenager… • Has been diagnosed with ADHD • Is making poor grades • Is impulsive. • Makes poor decisions or choices • Can’t make or keep friends • Experiences or creates lots of “drama” • Seems angry all the time • Is oppositional and won’t cooperate • Is disruptive …

By Brent Myers, Pastor of Community Life – I know it’s ironic to quote a famous fast-food chain advertisement in a health and wellness magazine, but on this one – they got it right! They understood one of the most overlooked principles of our health: the need for rest. (How they recommend fulfilling that need, and what many others think …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. tri-chol-o-gy [trih-kol-uh-jee] noun 1. the science dealing with the study of the hair and its diseases. Between the fields of cosmetology/hair styling and the medical specialty of Hair Restoration lies the paramedical field of Trichology. Glossy magazines and shampoo advertisements feature luscious locks that often seem out of reach for the average person, so how …