Charlotte Edition

By Myles Rubin Samotin, MD – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Foot and Ankle – Look down at your feet right now! Do they seem different from ten years ago? Does your foot arch look the same as it did, or are you imagining that it has changed? Does your arch seem flatter to you? Well, maybe it …

By Dee Merritt The health care reform law passed in 2010 – called the Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) – requires many insurance plans to pay for preventive services like shots and screening tests, many important services are covered at no additional costs.  The preventive services defined under 3 headings; Adult, Women, including pregnant women and children.  This is a …

Over the past 50 years cardiovascular disease has emerged as a dominant disease in many parts of our world. This is especially prevalent in the US and the western hemisphere. According to the American Heart Association, there are an estimated 13 million Americans that have coronary artery disease, also known as CAD. Almost 7 million of these have experienced active …

Like pregnancy and childbirth, you should learn about breastfeeding before becoming a new mom. Test your breastfeeding knowledge by reading these facts to better understand how amazing women’s bodies truly are. • Breastfed babies typically get sick less. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of ear infections, diarrhea, and stomach problems. • Children who are breastfed have a lower rate of certain …

By Alex Anderson Mayflies I had this crazy thought. See if you can follow me on this. I’m 53 years old. If I live to be 86 years old (a very real possibility given my genes) then I have 33 years left. At first this sounds like a lot of time, and it is, unless the perspective is changed to …

By Dr. Debbie Marks Dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and lizards all show up to the clinic with various sized and shaped lumps and bumps. Most lumps may never seem to be of any bother to the animal, but many, astute pet owners are rightfully concerned and want to know what their options are. Unfortunately, nothing about the size, shape, …

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month—a great signal for you to get your child’s eyes checked before school starts. It’s almost back-to-school time and you’re prepared with your child’s enrollment forms, orientation schedules, and immunizations–but what about their eyes? Join us as we observe Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in partnership with Prevent Blindness America and the …

By Dr. Jeremiah Joseph, Chiropractic Neurologist Renowned Author of “Recover Your Health” There is a condition that 10 – 20 million Americans are living with. A condition that is frequently misdiagnosed or many times not diagnosed at all. It is called Peripheral Neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a disease that affects the outlying, or “peripheral”, nerves that run throughout the body. …

Disasters can happen anytime, anyplace to anyone, but as a resident of Florida it is  important to approach hurricane season fully prepared with a plan especially for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or other memory impairments. Disasters can be particularly disruptive to the daily living of older adults and their caregivers.  An emergency can exacerbate the effects of …

By Yollo Wellness 300,000 people die annually from health problems related to obesity. Is your food worth dying for? There are many reasons why we are fatter than ever. The modern diet consists of over processed, fatty foods. They are called “skeletal” foods because they contain very little nutrients with a lot of calories. All structure and functions of the …