South Palm Beach Edition

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC When we think of summer we imagine swimming pools, beach time, picnics, vacations and loads of fun-in-the-sun.  Our emotions are happy and carefree.  We don’t usually imagine depression or anxiety during the summer months, as we reserve that emotion for the winter. So why does summer mean increased depression, anxiety and headaches for me or my …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Before and 12 months after PRP by Dr. Alan Bauman While laughter is often lauded as the best medicine, it can sometimes be hard to let out a chuckle when the world feels like a whirlwind. Hectic commutes, long days at the office, and family drama can all bring on stress with ease. And …

Persistent pain and decreased function can feel like a lifelong sentence. A growing number of people are finding relief and renewed quality of life through advanced, non-surgical outpatient treatments and regenerative medicine as we all provide, at the Interventional Pain & Wellness Center. Platelet-Rich Plasma, also called PRP, therapy, takes advantage of our body’s natural healing properties to repair damaged …

How does cancer start? There are several leading theories that explain different ways that cancer may develop. Among them are the Somatic Mutation Theory (SMT) — that cancer arises from a buildup of changes in a single cell, caused by such factors as genetics, aging or exposure to harmful chemicals. The Tissue Organization Field Theory (TOFT) suggests that cancer is …

Getting a baseline hearing test may not always rank at the top of your to-do list, but it offers you the opportunity to take control of your hearing. A baseline hearing test (audiogram) is designed to provide a reference point for future hearing tests. This essential test will be what all future tests can be compared — allowing your audiologist …

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 …

THE TubcuT® adds convenience and protection for all ages When was the last time you faced the need for a home project that you knew would absolutely solve your problem and also go easy on your wallet? For most homeowners, there’s usually an endless list of modifications and renovations that we need to make as both we and our homes …

Perhaps the most common misconception among the general public concerning the areas of wills and trusts is the notion that if a couple owns less than $5,000,000.00 in assets, that they don’t need a revocable living trust. This is a false notion. For example, I recently had a fellow come to my office whose mother has just died. All she …

Brent Myers You’re reading a health and wellness magazine and you’re thinking: that guy can’t spell. But the truth is that you read it correctly: I have a wait problem: I don’t like to wait. But who does? Think about it… do you like to wait? Do you love sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office? Do you …

By David A. Goldman MD – Throughout my career I have seen patients come to me for second opinions, and I have also had patients ask me if I would ‘mind’ if they saw another specialist for a second opinion. For the patient, seeking a second opinion is a difficult thing to do. To begin, he or she may not …