South Palm Beach Edition

By Brent Myers Two years ago this very month I found myself in what was seemingly a perpetual series of events that turned our world upside down. It was one of the most difficult times of my life. In a very short span of a couple of weeks I found myself having been betrayed by people I love very much,;criticized, …

Technology and consumer electronics are transforming people’s lives, adding ease and enjoyment to daily living. The same is true for hearing aid technology. In the past few years, research and development have enabled a technological transformation in the hearing aid marketplace. These advances in hearing aids are making a significant difference in the lives of millions. Today’s state-of-the-art hearing aids …

When it comes to hair loss, most people are deeply afraid of the “T” word – transplant. But don’t worry! Today’s hair transplants, when performed correctly, are highly advanced, less invasive, with very little discomfort or downtime, and the results are 100% undetectable, never “pluggy.” Light-years beyond the old style “plugs,” modern hair transplants create permanent undetectable hair restoration through …

An embarrassing yet ever present condition that is not often the subject of conversation is toe fungus. Yet 90% of elderly people suffer from this condition called “onychomycosis”. Onychomycosis causes fingernails or toenails to thicken, discolor, disfigure, and split. Without treatment, the toenails can become so thick that they press against the inside of the shoes, causing pressure, irritation and …

By Sarah Crane Rushing. Late for work. Sifting. Shuffling. Retracing steps. Where the heck did I put my keys? Pacing. Tracing. After hours of searching, I’ve found them in the most illogical place: the freezer. Most of us have had some sort of trouble with memory. Whether searching for our keys, forgetting directions, or – oh! What’s that thing with …

Approximately 42% of Americans will be considered obese by 2030. This is a staggering prediction! It seems that we are on a never-ending quest for that magic bullet. But is there really a magic fix for obesity? I fear not, as obesity is a complex issue that oftentimes requires a multidisciplinary approach. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine may be another option …

One of the most common procedures a dentist performs when deep decay exists in a tooth is making a crown (also known as a “cap”). Ultimately, when in place, the crown will allow a patient to chew properly and help slow further cavities in the area. A successful crown requires not only a good fit to the tooth, but a …

By Jessica Clark, APR PR and Marketing Associate, Florida SouthWestern State College, Student Affairs Division It is that time of year! The sun is out, the beaches are full, and almost everyone in Southwest Florida is enjoying the beautiful outdoors.  The Florida sun is an inviting haven after the up and down of the winter time, even though the Florida …

By Richard A. Reiner, D.C. Numbness, tingling and pain is an extremely annoying problem. It may come and go…interrupt your sleep…and even makes your arms and legs feel weak. Maybe you’ve even been to other doctors and they claim all your tests indicate you should feel fine. If You Read Nothing Else, Read This: More than 20 million Americans suffer …

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, with chronic insomnia affecting one person in ten. While there can be several reasons why people suffer from insomnia, scientists have discovered that what we eat plays a significant part in our ability to sleep well. What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder wherein people are unable to sleep long …