South Palm Beach Edition

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. – Father’s Day is upon us, but if you are concerned that you have inherited your father’s tendency toward failing follicles, the good news is that you don’t have to have settle for your dad’s ‘follicular fate’ when it comes to hair loss and its treatment. Unlike wigs, weaves, hairpieces, camouflage powders, lotions, potions and …

Aerobic exercise and fitness can be contrasted with anaerobic, of which strength training and short distance running are the most widely known examples. The two types of exercise differ by the duration and intensity of muscular contractions involved, as well as by how energy is generated within the muscle. How does this relate to us in terms of fat loss? …

By Daniela Dadurian, M.D. – The phrase “Body Contouring” can be intimidating, but it is more of a body tune up to tweak areas on the body that we are not happy with. Body Contouring is a subtle way to fine tune our bodies and helps to regain back our shape. Most importantly, it can bring back your confidence. It …

The landscape of the health care environment is changing and has been for many years to meet the increased need for specialized service providers.  We all know children see pediatricians and women see gynecologists.  With the evolution of more specialized health care a new group of focused healthcare services are specifically for men.  Men’s health needs are vastly different than …

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 a blockage of …

Back in the day, treating Type II Diabetes was very easy: We either gave patients the “blue pill” (Diabinese) or put them on Insulin. Today, we have a veritable smorgasbord of possibilities.  Rather than prescribe a single agent, most practitioners favor a “cocktail” approach, using two, three, or even four different agents with a view to getting the HgbA1c down …

By Susan Allen, Certified Lymphatic Therapist – Are you looking for a non-surgical & healthy way to lose that stubborn jiggly fat that hasn’t responded to diet and exercise? Let me introduce you to UltraSlim Red Light Therapy – the non­invasive body slimming method to remove fat, reduce inches and tighten the skin at the same time. It is the …

Brand new to Boca Raton, The Spa Care Center is a specialized facility dedicated to comforting and pampering to both cancer patients and survivors still undergoing treatment.  For those undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments, it’s nice to know that there is a place where they can feel comfortable in their own skin, with products that are specifically selected for the …

After the affair: Tell or Do Not Tell? I cheated on my husband and I haven’t told him. I’ve broken it off with the other man. I know what I did was wrong and I feel guilty and awful. I don’t even know why I did it. My husband is a wonderful man and he’s been nothing but devoted and …

New technology helps you sleep better, feel more rested, for even the toughest cases. By Michael Cohen, Founder, Center for Brain Training – Do you find yourself lying awake at night worrying or being unable to shut off your mind? Maybe you don’t feel rested or like you’re always trying to “catch-up” on sleep? Do you wake multiple times througout …