Charlotte Edition

Studies suggest that everyone who lives long enough will get cataracts, although there may be some reduced risk for individuals who eat properly, avoid sun exposure and do not smoke. A cataract is not a disease but an aging process similar to graying hair. As the eye ages, the normal lens inside the eye becomes cloudy. The lens focuses light …

By Alyssa Parker – As we age our body’s ability to heal itself becomes less efficient. This is natural. Many people attempt to treat their own wounds with home remedies and end up with a bigger problem than what they started with. How do I heal my wound? Collagen is a key component of a healing wound. It is unique …

By Alyssa Parker – There can be many different causes for limb swelling however two of the most common diseases for chronic limb swelling are Lymphedema and Venous insufficiency. After having a surgical procedure it may take months or years for Lymphedema to manifest because of its slow progression. It is imperative that Lymphedema is treated quickly and effectively, regardless …

By Jennifer O’Neill Metabolic Syndrome, often referred to as Syndrome X, is the leading cause of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses in the United States. At the heart of the syndrome is obesity, mainly concentrated around the stomach area. The obesity stems from insulin resistance, a condition in which the body produces too much insulin, causing a blood …

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 …