South Palm Beach Edition

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 …

Have you ever wondered “what’s going on in her brain” about your 6 year old? Or “what in the world makes him act that way” about your husband? Or have you ever been around someone and struggled to figure out why they say the things that they say? Psychological theorists such as Albert Ellis have taught us that how we …

Managing stress during the holiday season can be uniquely challenging for cancer patients, who may be navigating physical and emotional struggles while trying to participate in holiday activities. Here are some thoughtful and supportive strategies to help cancer patients reduce stress during the holidays: Prioritize Self-Care The holidays often bring extra obligations, but self-care is especially important for cancer patients. …

Happy Hair Days! I know Andy Williams said, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” to describe the month of December. And while I would agree with him for the most part, that sentiment doesn’t ring true in the realm of hair care. While South Florida doesn’t have to worry too much about that, the drop in temperatures up …

At 55, Mr. Bushey was forced to put his shipping career on hold when debilitating spinal pain became too much to bear. After years of traditional treatments, surgeries, and frustration, Michael found relief in an unlikely place—South Florida. It was here that Dr. Joseph A. Costello introduced him to the Stealth Laser, a groundbreaking technology designed to treat chronic pain …

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 …

Make the Pilgrimage Down  to Bauman Medical This November With all of the Christmas decorations already on display at the store, we tend to neglect the season of thanks. While gift-giving is right around the corner, let’s slow it down a bit and celebrate Thanksgiving the Bauman Medical way – by giving thanks to the state-of-the-art hair restoration treatments and …

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather with loved ones, express gratitude and enjoy a festive meal. This year, November 28 is also designated as National Family Health History Day. The U.S. surgeon general encourages families to take advantage of this time together to talk about health issues that may run in the family. Knowing one’s family medical history can …

By Paul Echavarria Everything you need to know: Accessible Bathtubs vs Accessible Showers People with mobility issues must have an accessible bathtub or shower to use at their homes. Accessible bathtubs and showers are each designed to accommodate people who have mobility impairments or other disabilities but there are differences between the two. In this article, you will learn about …

IS IT BIOFEEDBACK? Biofeedback is a very broad term that is used to describe a technique that allows you to learn information about your body. With Neurofeedback, we zero in on the neuron firing in the brain. So, Neurofeedback is a technique that allows you to learn information about your brain. Or more specifically, the neuron patterns in your brain. …