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Growing up as a child who stuttered was not fun.  There is a social stigma about stuttering.  Even adults have a hard time listening to other adults who stutter without trying to finish their sentences, so you can imagine how hard it was for me in school with kids making fun of me – and kids can be cruel when …

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 …

By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. There are a great number of reasons why teeth can look longer as we age. Ultimately, the supporting gum and bone around the teeth can be lost exposing more of the tooth structure.  Gum and bone loss can happen at a slow continuous rate or occur very quickly. The cause of this loss …

By midlife more than fifty percent of the population experiences significant episodes of low back or lumbar pain. Oftentimes, chronic low back pain leads patients to surgery of the lumbar spine. Unfortunately, ten to forty percent of the lumbosacral spine surgeries done for disabling pain culminate with recurrent or persistent pain. The numbers are so overwhelming that this condition has …

By Ronna L. Clements, Natural Health & Wellness Innovator Beautiful skin – we all wish we had it! Nice looking skin gives off a radiant glow – it looks healthy and having it is historically associated with beauty and attractiveness. As we set out to achieve beautiful looking skin, we try to find that one magic cream or lotion that …

My name is Fred Steinberg and I am a fit 65-year old man. The journey for me started with a belly and like most men, I had to search for shirts and belts that hid my protrusion from the public. I quickly learned that there were no successful diets, and that my problem was not to lose weight… but to …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. For many, when it comes to hair loss, a hair transplant is the only permanent way to restore a receded hairline, build back density and create a more youthful look. But despite the boost in confidence and self-image a hair transplant can deliver, many patients are reluctant to undergo this minor procedure, often due to …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. The retina — the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye — is nourished by the flow of blood, which provides nutrients and oxygen that nerve cells need. When there is a blockage in the veins into the retina, retinal vein occlusion may occur. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is …

How Acupuncture Corrects Functional Flow and Increases Weight Loss Patients have long touted the effectiveness of acupuncture for weight loss, and the scientific community finally agrees. Acupuncture for weight loss has often been questioned as to whether it is scientifically valid even though millions have had benefit from the effects of acupuncture for weight loss. However a recent metanalysis in …

Have you suffered an injury from golf, or one that is preventing you from playing golf? Over 50% of golfers suffer from traumatic or overuse injuries at some point. Golfing puts significant stress on the body, requiring aggressive twisting and torque which can lead to injury. While prevention is important through using good form, proper equipment, and CORE strengthening, when …