South Palm Beach Edition

By Dr. Gregory Jean-Pierre It was September 18, 1895 in Davenport, Iowa, a night that changed history forever. That night, a janitor named Harvey Lillard, stopped to talk with D.D. Palmer, a doctor who was working late in his building. Lillard told Palmer that 17 years ago he had bent over, heard a “pop” from his back, and went almost …

By Dr. Alan J. Bauman Are you tired of fighting frizz? Do you constantly struggle with split ends and breakage? Is your hair care regimen putting your locks at risk of damage, and possibly even hair loss? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it may be time to do something nice for your hair. Instead of …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, which is made up of the iris, ciliary body and choroid. Together, these form the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera (white of the eye). The eye is shaped like a tennis ball, with three different layers of tissue surrounding the central …

Starting to notice more men sporting beards and/or mustaches? There is a good reason why. Movember Foundation started in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia as a way to raise awareness for prostate cancer and depression. Almost ten years later the idea has caught on as the cause has reached a corporate and even worldwide level in support. No doubt Facebook, Twitter, …

By Ronna L. Clements, Natural Health & Wellness Innovator When we feel tired, life becomes a struggle. How often do you wake up well rested, bright eyed and ready to take on the world? How is your energy during the day? High and steady or low and dragging? If the answer is the latter, you are not alone. Millions of …

New technology focused on brain health can help you fall asleep easier and get a good night’s rest. By Michael Cohen, Founder, Center for Brain Training If you struggle to fall asleep, have trouble staying asleep, and can’t remember the last good night’s rest you’ve had, you are not alone. Studies show that between 50 and 70 million Americans don’t …

By Dr. Ray Underwood, Palm Beach Community Church Here’s a question for you: What is one thing in your life that you are not doing, that if you started doing on a regular basis would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Here’s a follow-up question: why are you not doing it? Answer: most of us are not doing …

While some treatments are being introduced to combat the effects of Alzheimer’s, currently there is no cure. About 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. This number is expected to rise dramatically over the next few decades. No one wants to hear they have this debilitating disease; it can be frightening and full of unknowns. For family members, the news …

By Suheil Khuri M.D. In our previous article (September 2014) on this subject we discussed maintenance of healthy skin during weight loss. We also introduced the subject of platelet rich plasma (PRP) as one of the alternative Injectables to treat skin changes after weight loss. We will discuss PRP in more details in this article and let you know more …

By Jessica L. Clark, APR, Public Relations and Marketing Associate Studio FSW – Florida SouthWestern State College It is a word that is far too common in our society today.  During the month of October, breast cancer awareness is highlighted to remind everyone about the importance of regular check-ups and to be aware of any changes.  Those with a family …