South Palm Beach Edition

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The cervical spine is unique, consisting of vertebrae that are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. This high degree of mobility is necessary in order to move the head through its varied range of motion. The cervical ligaments, stabilizing structures primarily responsible for connecting adjacent bones, are especially …

There are several ways to diagnose diabetes. Each way usually needs to be repeated on a second day to diagnose diabetes. Testing should be carried out in a health care setting (such as your doctor’s office or a lab). If your doctor determines that your blood glucose level is very high, or if you have classic symptoms of high blood …

For many years therapy was something recommended to frail individuals who required a medically supervised exercise program to hopefully regain in part, their strength and flexibility. Typically, the therapy was preceded by a deterioration of personal abilities or a loss of function due to an acute crisis. Recent improvements to therapy programs have expanded upon the already accepted plan of …

Migraine headaches are intense headaches that affect 1 in 10 people, with women being 3x more likely to experience migraines. They are also known to be a genetic trait that is passed down in families. Migraines can last up to three days and have paralyzing symptoms if not treated. The effects of a migraine can disrupt your day to day …

In 1967 the Beatles released a song titled “All We Need Is Love” which sat atop Billboard’s charts for eleven consecutive weeks. Their manager at the time stated, “… they really wanted to give the world a message… it is a clear message saying that love is everything.” In fact, the simple chorus repeats the words: “all you need is …

That time of year has just passed, and what comes to mind? A variety of holiday events, and emotions, experienced only during the holiday season, and hopefully you didn’t spend time asking everybody to repeat what was going on around you. The unfortunate truth for those of us with hearing loss is that we do miss out on so much, …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. Is hair loss standing in your way of becoming a “new you” in the New Year? If thinning hair is an issue you’re hoping to tackle in this year, you are in luck, because there are an abundance of options available to treat hair loss at every stage. From the first signs of thinning to …

Reconnective Healing: ‘Information Medicine’ in the 21st Century This is New, this is Different, this is Real! By Jackie Lapin Today’s headlines are filled with stories that chronicle our broken medical system, the people who suffer because of a failed safety net, or who cannot afford the care that would help them. And still more people are written about who …

The Doctors at Advanced Dentistry South Florida A vast majority of us would prefer to have whiter teeth. While there are many options today to make this possible, it can be a very difficult decision for a patient to make and choose the way that is best for him or her, not to mention knowing the genuine, healthy way to …

Excited to share the concept of natural hairstyling with Boca Raton, hair color specialist Juli Edwards, owner of Healthy Life Salon does long lasting hair color that covers gray hair without using ammonia and artificial fragrance. “You will be very pleased to go home looking fabulous and not smell like perfume. And, your hormones will be happy too! Artificial fragrances …