North Palm Beach Edition

New technology helps you sleep better, feel more rested, for even the toughest cases. By Michael Cohen, Founder, Center for Brain Training – Do you find yourself lying awake at night worrying or being unable to shut off your mind? Maybe you don’t feel rested or like you’re always trying to “catch-up” on sleep? Do you wake multiple times througout …

By Stephen Sedita, AP – While acupuncture can be used to treat virtually any health condition, by far the most commonly thought of medical issue for acupuncture is pain.  And with good reason.  Acupuncture is safe, natural, and has virtually no side effects.  Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated acupuncture to provide effective and lasting pain relief for lower back pain, …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. – Father’s Day is upon us, but if you are concerned that you have inherited your father’s tendency toward failing follicles, the good news is that you don’t have to have settle for your dad’s ‘follicular fate’ when it comes to hair loss and its treatment. Unlike wigs, weaves, hairpieces, camouflage powders, lotions, potions and …

Aerobic exercise and fitness can be contrasted with anaerobic, of which strength training and short distance running are the most widely known examples. The two types of exercise differ by the duration and intensity of muscular contractions involved, as well as by how energy is generated within the muscle. How does this relate to us in terms of fat loss? …

By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. – The phrase “Body Contouring” can be intimidating, but it is more of a body tune up to tweak areas on the body that we are not happy with. Body Contouring is a subtle way to fine tune our bodies and helps to regain back our shape. Most importantly, it can bring back your confidence. It …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – The retina—the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye—is nourished by the flow of blood, which provides nutrients and oxygen that nerve cells need. When there is a blockage in the veins into the retina, retinal vein occlusion may occur. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is a blockage of …

By Barry N. Chase, DDS, PC, D. ABDSM, D. ACSDD – Q: My skin is starting to sag a bit. Is there anything I can do to prolong this so that I don’t have to consider getting a full-blown facelift now? My 91 year old mom recently said, “I looked into the mirror the other day and I noticed a …

Over the years, brides-to-be have taken drastic measures to lose weight ahead of the Big Day: drinking a concoction of lemon juice, water, syrup, and cayenne pepper, wiring their mouths shut, and even dieting with the use of feeding tubes.  Don’t get me wrong what you put into your body is vitally important to your health and weight, but creating …

By Alan Feldman, MD, FACE – You probably have heard that there is an epidemic of diabetes throughout the world, including the USA. This is related to the increased prevalence of obesity, as weight is a major risk factor for the development of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, however, develops gradually over years. The initial problem is that of “insulin resistance”, …

By Dr. James McErlain, D.C. – If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from lower back pain you are familiar with the traditionally prescribed course of treatment: refrain from physical activity, take prescribed pain medication and muscle relaxers, and seek the treatment of a physical therapist. If these steps were not effective spinal surgery was the only …