Charlotte Edition

By Terry Hoskins, Director of Oasis – Therapy in general is growing in popularity, as many people have tried some type of counseling at least once. The stigma that had once been attached with therapy, as the place where only “real crazy people” go, is now gone. The younger generations are being raised in a psychologized society where many people …

By Myles Rubin Samotin, MD – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Foot and Ankle – If we think about the anatomy of our foot and ankle we all think that the Achilles tendon is the most important tendon in our lower leg and the one that causes the most problems. But it really isn’t. It’s actually the posterior …

By Kara Jacobs Serene Branson, a CBS correspondent experienced one of the worst nights of her life during her post Grammy on air report this last February.  On live TV she slurred her speech and garbled her language as many viewers watched in horror believing she was suffering from a stroke.  Later, the public found out that she was enduring …

A: Ten percent of people will be affected by kidney stones in their lifetime. Q: If I have a kidney stone, will I be able to pass it without surgery? A: Stone passage depends directly on the size of the stone. With the assistance of specific medications, stones that are 4mm or less have a good chance of passing. Stones …

Florida has the unenviable distinction of being the skin cancer capital of the United States. While the Sunshine State offers good weather and a desirable lifestyle, excessive sun exposure often leads to skin problems and sometimes even cancer. It is estimated that over 58 million Americans have actinic keratoses (AK), also referred to as solar keratosis, the most common type …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS If you have been told by your physician that your varicose veins are cosmetic or pose no immediate threat or that your swollen achy legs are just something you are going to have to live with, you might want to reconsider your options.  A number of patients have presented in the past months with complications …

By Lisa Minic You or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. After any cancer diagnosis it is perfectly normal for the patient to feel frightened, overwhelmed and full of uncertainty. Following a diagnosis of breast cancer, it is important to always remember that you are not alone. Never forget one fact: millions of women have had …

By Dr. Anne Lord-Tomas,OB/Gyn Why is it important to discuss more convenient contraceptive options?  It is truly important because many patients don’t realize that roughly 50% of pregnancies in this country are unintended.  Many times this percentage is even higher, including both spectrums of the age range from 18-50.  The reasons for this unacceptably high percentage are typically twofold.  First …

Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) is a proven, effective adjunctive therapy that is commonly used to treat conditions such as decompression sickness, diabetic or chronic wounds, and carbon monoxide poisoning. It is also used experimentally for traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, burns, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme disease. YOLLO Wellness uses mHBOT to help patients heal their bodies internally …

We are not talking about Hollywood Hypnosis Here, since the late 1800’s when you mention the word hypnosis, for many people it instantly brings to many people’s minds images of Svengali, the not so kind hypnotist in George duMaurier’s novel, who entranced Trilby’s mind and turned him into a great singer unable to perform without his Svengali’s help. To others …