Wellness

By Bridget Sullivan, PA-C Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology, PCB What we put into our bodies can have a profound impact on our skin’s appearance and overall well-being. This article will explore the connection between nutrition and our skin. If you’re struggling with skin ailments such as acne, rosacea, or...

By Stephenie Craig Are you overscheduled? Perhaps you’re rushing, exhausted, and regretting your full calendar. Maybe commitments are positive, like kid activities, time with friends, volunteer work, a celebration. However, when those events become the reality of your week and month, you want more time to just be with people,...

Book Review: Reviewed by Michael McManus, MSW LCSW "Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon" by Joe Dispenza is a captivating blend of science, spirituality, and personal development that invites readers to explore their potential for transformation. In this book, Dispenza presents a compelling case for how individuals can...

Reviewed by Michael McManus, LCSW Max Strom’s "A Life Worth Breathing" is an inspiring and thought-provoking exploration of personal transformation through mindfulness and conscious living. Drawing on his extensive background as a yoga teacher and speaker, Strom presents a comprehensive guide that encourages readers to reflect on their lives and...

By Stephenie Craig You know that feeling when it’s time to have a conversation about something important, but you aren’t sure how to approach it? You feel the urgency to speak, but your hands get sweaty, your chest gets tight, and you tell yourself it’s not really a big enough...

By Bridget Sullivan, PA-C, Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology Having a proper skin care routine is key to having healthy skin and, in turn, cosmetically pleasing skin. A product that can be used in a basic skincare routine is tretinoin cream.  When a patient first uses this, it can take...

By Christian Regalado So you’re turning 65 this year.  You’ve been anticipating life transitions that start happening around this time, and you know you’ll be eligible for Medicare Parts A and B soon.  Like many of the 10,000 Baby Boomers who turn 65 each day, you’re wondering, “What do I...

By Jessica Clark, MD FAAD Summer is the time when things finally slow down, and hopefully, most of us can take a few days of vacation. With the nicer weather, we tend to be more active and get motivated to try to start taking better care of ourselves. Many people...

Did you know the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78.6 years? Here in sunny Florida, we edge just a little higher at 79.6 years. Not bad—but what good is living longer if we aren’t feeling our best along the way? Here’s the truth: no one plans to develop...

By Dr. Richard Chern If you’re tossing and turning at night, waking up drenched in sweat, or simply unable to sleep through the night, you’re not alone. Poor sleep is one of the most common complaints among women approaching menopause or who are postmenopausal. And the most common cause of...