By Renee Chillcott, LMHC The truth is that anxiety and depression are patterns of neuron firing in the brain that can be present from birth, and life situations can exacerbate them to the point of dysfunction. Changing our environment, situation, or behavior won’t alter the patterns, which is why you can’t talk someone out of their mood. Adults can’t “change” …
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ScHAIRy Hours – Leave the Tricks, Stay for the Treatments with Bauman Medical
by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, we’re getting closer to the spookiest time of year. While the month of October is known for scary costumes and horror movies, there’s nothing more terrifying than these two words: hair loss. The scariest thing about hair loss is that it’s based in reality — …
Read More »Breast Cancer. Let’s Start With the Good News!
Any cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but breast cancer can be especially unsettling. The good news is that advances in early detection and treatment are changing the outlook for many people with the disease. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, other than skin cancers. …
Read More »A Guiding Hand: Finding Compassion & Clarity in Life’s Toughest Moments
In life’s most difficult moments, finding a source of strength and guidance is paramount. For many families in South Florida, that source has been Sinai Memorial Chapel in Delray Beach. More than just a funeral home, Sinai has built a reputation as a compassionate partner, dedicated to easing the immense burden that comes with losing a loved one. Their approach …
Read More »Trusted Homecare Agency: Serving Veterans with Free Supplemental Home Healthcare
When it comes to healthcare, veterans deserve the best care possible. For veterans seeking in-home healthcare services, there is a valuable resource available to them through the Trusted Homecare Agency. This trusted organization specializes in providing free home healthcare options to veterans, offering a range of services that cater to their unique needs. Did you know there is a program …
Read More »South Florida’s Best Priced/Highest Reviewed Home Care
Florida Best Home Care LLC stands out as the premier home care company in South Florida, providing unparalleled service and value to both clients and caregivers. With a commitment to offering the best prices (AS LOW AS $18/HR!) exceptional caregiver referrals, and a transparent approach, we set ourselves apart from the competition in a number of significant ways. We are …
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A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look at them? Or do they think so little of themselves …
Read More »Understanding Dry Eye and Blepharitis
By David A. Goldman MD – Dry eye is believed to be one of the most common ocular conditions in the United States. More common in women, one study estimated the prevalence of dry eye in women ≥ 50 years old was 7.8% or 3.23 million women in the US. Called keratoconjunctivitissicca, the underlying pathology is a decreased production of …
Read More »WHAT IS MY CIRCADIAN RHYTHM AND WHY DOES IT MAKE ME FEEL SO “OFF”
By Renee Chillcott, LMHC Have you heard terms such as “biological clock” or “biorhythms”, or maybe you’ve heard stories of babies “getting night and fay mixed up”? These are a few examples of a biological phenomenon called Circadian Rhythm, but what exactly is it and how does it affect me? Your Circadian Rhythm is the pattern your body follows based …
Read More »Learning More About Alopecia with Bauman Medical
by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the dog days of summer come to an end, out come the backpacks and notebooks — back-to-school season is in full effect. But just because you may not have a summer break anymore, that doesn’t mean you still can’t learn. I may not be a teacher, but my team and I here at …
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