Charlotte Edition

By Dr. Alexander Gaukhman You may be surprised to know that the benefits of having properly aligned teeth extend far beyond a confident smile. According to the American Dental Association, straightening your teeth can actually significantly affect your overall dental health. Think about it — a smile can hardly be perfect if it’s not a healthy one. “Fortunately, with Invisalign, …

Although there are a number of medical treatments available for managing chronic pain in the lower back, pain is a complex condition that can’t always be treated by a single method. An integrative approach that combines traditional pharmaceutical therapies with complementary and alternative medicine may be just what you need to alleviate your chronic back issues. Some of those approaches …

Do you know your blood pressure?  Many people find out their blood pressure is high when they go to the doctor for another health reason.  This is because high blood pressure does not have any symptoms and is known as the “silent killer.”  Over time, high blood pressure leads to organ and blood vessel damage including heart attack and stroke. …

High blood pressure is the most important controllable risk factor. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, but the vast majority of strokes are preventable, according to a new study. Researchers discovered that 10 controllable risk factors account for 90 percent of all strokes worldwide. Of these modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure (hypertension) is the most important. …

Good balance and coordination allow you to move efficiently and safely through your environment. Many people struggle with poor balance, and the sad truth is that we see many of them only after they’ve experienced a fall. As we age we often find that we simply don’t move as easily and safely as we used to. Balance problems can be …

Life-giving Attitude Part Two: Moving to Significance By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church After speaking to our group the man stepped down from the stage and began to shake hands and talk to those who came forward to meet him. He was tall and big, well over six feet with broad shoulders and a thick chest. …

Two days shy of 26 weeks gestation, Amy & Daniel Jodoin received devastating news during a routine visit to monitor their twin girls. During the echocardiogram, the tech noticed something wrong and asked the doctor to take a look. At that time, Amy was immediately sent to Shands at the University of Florida Labor and Delivery unit to be assessed …

By Physicians Rehabilitation FDA Approved Treatment for Knee  Arthritis Offered Locally Currently, an estimated 27 million people suffer from know osteoarthritis making it one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S.  It is estimated by the year 2030, 72 million Americans will be at high risk for osteoarthritis.  Patients with chronic joint pain often think nothing can …

By William Ehrlich, MD, FAACS Oculofacial & Cosmetic Surgeon The Frantz Cosmetic Center at Frantz EyeCare offers two of the most advanced treatments for skin rejuvenation: the MiXto SX MicroFractional CO2 Laser, and the Lumenis® IPL Photorejuvenation treatment. CO2 laser resurfacing makes it possible for patients to have healthy, younger looking skin with minimal post-treatment down time. The laser delivers …

By Jeff Spector, Lead Designer – Curtis Allen Designs If someone were to ask what your dream home would be like — where you could live comfortably and enjoy this home until the end of your days — what would your answer be? Would you have large, ornate rooms with a beautiful view, a modern kitchen with a large island? …