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He admits he might be biased, but to Nandesh N. Patel, MD, the retina is the most important part of the eye. The retina, Dr. Patel explains, is a thin layer of specialized tissue that lines the back of the eye. It senses light as it enters the eye, converts the light into electrical signals and sends those signals via […]
A Winning Game Plan
Retired NFL quarterback finds solutions with Healthy Living MoxiWe all understand that if you have your health, you have everything. But people often don’t think about that until after they’ve had a medical scare or must stop doing the things they love to do. These are the triggers that often cause people to make changes in their lives and look for solutions, which can sometimes be overwhelming. Belinda […]
Transmission: Impossible
Neurostimulation device blocks pain messages from nerves to the brainAmong the millions of tennis fans captivated by the steady ascension of teen phenom Coco Gauff is Nina Jacobsohn, a retired defense attorney who has been playing tennis since she also was a teenager. “She’s a fascinating talent,” Nina says of Gauff, who won her first Women’s Tennis Association Tour title at age 15 and rose to No. 4 in […]
Say No To Spine Surgery
Noninvasive spinal decompression treatment relieves neck and back painThe unexpected guest wandered onto the deck of Lisa Nettles’ boat in the middle of the night. As it climbed aboard, the stranger’s significant weight caused the boat to dip deep into the water. That’s what woke Lisa and her husband from their slumber. Suspicious, Lisa got out of bed, left her cabin and peeked out from the short flight […]
Searching For A Shot Of Gold
Wellness plan boosted by testosterone injections restores retiree's energy levelHaving always been an active person, Robert Tehan grew concerned when his vim and vigor began to wane. “I just wasn’t feeling like myself,” laments Robert, a 59-year-old Connecticut native. It was a difficult time for the retired corrections officer, who spent 21 years of his career working in a maximum- security prison before retiring and moving south. “I was […]
‘Tried And True’
Ancient practice fills cosmetic need, produces collagen to reverse signs of againAs a young mom returning Heather Schuerlein, AP, DACM, to the workforce, Maggie* LAc, Dipl OM, is a board-certified found a position caring acupuncture physician at Palm for disabled children. Most of the aid was health-related, so Maggie opted to expand her skills and entered nursing school. Ultimately, she spent 40 years as a registered nurse in her native Massachusetts. […]
Stop Pain In Its Tracks
Implanted nerve stimulators interrupt signals before they reach the braiGary Charles Rowland began his military career in the Air Force. However, shortly after his hitch was over, Gary realized he missed the service. So, he enlisted in the Army, where he served for 36 years and achieved the rank of chief warrant officer 4. “That’s a technical rank,” enlightens Gary, 72. “It’s equivalent to a lieutenant colonel. I was […]
The Art Of Loss
Free monthly painting events provide brief respite from griefGrief is an emotional process experienced following the death of someone close. It is a natural response to lossthat manifests itself in five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance, although they don’t occur in that order for all people. Nina Guiglotto knows something about grief. She’s a family services counseling manager with Lohman Funeral Homes, which operates six locations […]
A Hidden Danger In Plain Sight
Eye exam for blurry vision reveals widespread vascular diseaseIn 1970, Thomas Green formally incorporated his business, GreenBit & Tool, which is head quartered in Wyoming. The Tennessee native started the company several years earlier and experienced great success, which convinced him to incorporate and expand. “We’re the master distributor for Gardner Denver drilling tools,” Thomas proclaims. “We also manufacture down- hole drilling tools for oil and gas, water […]
You Asking For Double?
Address cataracts and glaucoma through the same minimally invasive incisionWhen Terry Coker and her husband decided to leave Savannah, Georgia, for “someplace new” a year ago, they didn’t realize that by retiring in Palm Coast they were actually moving to one of the newer communities in the country. Located 25 miles south of St. Augustine (the nation’s oldest continuously occupied city), Palm Coast was nothing but swamp and pine […]
