Charlotte Edition

A Change in Destiny

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church Jerry sat patiently in his shiny black Chevy Silverado in the same spot by the playground like he had done for the last four weekends. He reached over and picked up a brown paper bag, took out and slowly unwrapped his favorite mid- morning snack…a peanut butter and banana sandwich. …

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Your Mental Health: Bayfront Health Medical Group Announces a New Psychiatrist

Bayfront Health Medical Group recently welcomed a new physician to their team, Dr. Gregory Arthmann, a comprehensive Psychiatrist. Dr. Arthmann has over six years’ experience in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of adult psychiatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Arthmann treats young adults to geriatrics, and his experience includes substance abuse rehabilitation, behavioral, depressive and psychotic disorder …

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The Future of Pain Management: Stem Cells?

By Jordan Churchill, Director of Operations There has been a lot of discussion surrounding regenerative medicine and the use of stem cells for the treatment of pain. In this discussion, we are referring to autologous (or “self) stem cells, ie; those that are aspirated from stem-cell rich areas in the body, centrifuged down to separate the cells, and reintroduced to …

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Nutritious Meals for Busy School Nights

When school is back in session, the real test for parents is not in the classroom, but in the kitchen. Between breakfast, lunch and dinner – not to mention snacks – meal planning seems endless and daunting. With convenient options like canned ingredients on-hand, parents can have the makings of a wholesome homemade meal right at their fingertips. Canned foods not …

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Balance Disorders: A Safe and Effective Exercise Alternative

Aging is not the most welcomed word, but for the most part, it’s unavoidable. Living in Florida provides a much more active lifestyle for many individuals. With the growing “aging” population here, exercising and doing activities in the heat can produce some unwanted injuries. Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. When …

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The New Tax Cut and Jobs Act – Can I Do Anything New?

By James W. Mallonee We’ve all heard about the new tax changes, but can you use the new changes to your benefit. The first thing in deciding this is to review the new exclusion amounts for estate and gift taxes. The new exclusion amounts have been bumped up to $10 million for each person ($20 million for married couples). Although …

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Super Foods for a Nutritious Diet

The health community has long praised the benefits of vitamins and nutrients derived from natural sources. For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural super foods can be incorporated into your daily diet to help support your health: Green Tea – Armed with a special type of antioxidants called polyphenols, green tea can decrease …

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Hepatitis C: The Underdiagnosed Disorder Growing Amongst Baby Boomers

By Ronald W. DeMasi, M.D. According to the CDC, (Centers for Disease Control) most people with the chronic hepatitis C virus infection do not have any symptoms or have general, or common symptoms such as chronic fatigue and depression. Many people eventually develop chronic liver disease, which can range from mild to severe, including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver …

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Debunking the Myth of Cankles

By Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI CALF + ANKLE= CANKLE….when the calf and the ankle appear as one. I have seen many patients with similar appearing calves and ankles which have been self described as their Grandma’s ankles or stovepipe legs. As I caught the last segment of the show, I found it odd that Dr. Oz was missing …

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Cataract Surgery – It May Prolong Your Life

Frantz EyeCare Announces Annual Mission Cataract Event By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS After learning she had cataracts in both eyes, Jacqueline Pearlman began researching cataract surgeons in Southwest Florida, where she lives. Today, she is beyond thrilled with how well she can see since having her cataracts removed at Frantz EyeCare. “It’s amazing what I see now that I never …

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