How Interventional Pain Medicine Can Help Older Adults Thrive AAs we age, aches and pains often become unwelcome companions—whether from years of wear and tear, osteoarthritis, or post-surgical discomfort. While over-the-counter medications and physical therapy help many, some chronic pain requires a more targeted approach. That’s where interventional pain medicine comes in. This medical specialty focuses on diagnosing and treating …
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Trusts Are Not Just For The Wealthy
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 …
Read More »Pterygia and South Florida
By David A. Goldman MD Apterygium is a fibrovascular growth that typically starts from the conjunctiva (skin of the eyeball) on the nasal side and grows onto the cornea. These are almost always the result of longtime sun exposure; thus, they are very common here in southern Florida. During my residency in Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, there was literally …
Read More »Handling Holiday Emotions: Grief, Joy, and Everything in Between
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet for many, it’s also one of the most emotionally complicated. For people living with cancer, survivors, or caregivers, the holidays can stir up a deep mix of feelings — joy and gratitude intertwined with fatigue, uncertainty, or grief. Even those in good health can find …
Read More »Hair for the Holidays
Bauman Medical Holiday Bundles to Give the Gift of Hair by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the year comes to a close, we’re just a few weeks away from the holiday season! And while spending time with friends and family to get in the festive spirit is always a treat, there also comes the stress we all know too …
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 »The Arrival
Do you ever find yourself in what seems like a hopeless situation? Is your life so hectic that you wish for just a moment of peace? Do you wish you laughed more, stopped to smell the roses, and enjoyed life more easily? Are relationships in your life broken – do you long for love? If you answered “yes” to any …
Read More »Real Deal Dental Implants
Dental implants are a hot topic. By age 45 most of us are missing at least one tooth. If you need one or more dental implants, you know there is a lot of information to sift through. Looking online you might see offers, even bargains for dental implants. Don’t be fooled. Dental implants come with risk. To ensure your dental …
Read More »Breakthrough Laser Treatment Brings Hope to Spinal Stenosis Sufferers
In an era where age-related lumbar spinal stenosis has reached epidemic proportions, a revolutionary treatment is offering hope to those suffering from this debilitating condition. J. A Costello, DC, DABCO is one of South Florida’s leading experts in laser therapy, is bringing this groundbreaking treatment directly to patients’ homes in Palm Beach County. Understanding the Epidemic of Spinal Stenosis As …
Read More »How Doctors Choose Surgeons
By David A. Goldman MD – When it’s time to have an elective surgical procedure how would you choose a surgeon? Most people will ask friends and family, others may do their own internet research. When I needed a hernia repair, I did what all other doctors do – I asked another doctor. Not just any doctor, but in this …
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