Wellness

By Dr. Richard Chern M.D. I’d like to start off by saying thank you to everyone who voted us BEST IN DESTIN for both Anti-Aging Clinic and Women’s Wellness Clinic.  We are so excited and for readers of South Walton Life we will be offering FREE consultations in the month...

Ever find yourself feeling like life is happening to you and you have no control? Maybe a person did something that was unfair or hurtful. Maybe a storm disrupted your home or event. Maybe airlines canceled your flight. Maybe a health condition is making your life difficult. Living life...

On Saturday, January 28th,  Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast commemorated the 20-year anniversary of the hospital. The celebratory event was held under a tent on the campus. Attendees included community supporters as well as dozens of hospital associates, providers and volunteers who have been with the facility since it...

By Christian Regalado Last year’s omnibus spending bill included $14.1 billion for SSA (Social Security Administration) to help solve their customer service crisis. If you have tried to call your social security office, you know what I mean. It is reported that one out of five calls are never answered,...

By Stephenie Craig, LCSW Self-Care has become a cultural buzz word over the last decade. Doctors, therapists and social media influencers instruct us to take time for a spa day, a round of golf, a bubble bath, reading a book, or a weekend getaway. While all of these are relaxing,...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD How many times have you been told, “Labs look normal, see ya next year?”  But that voice inside says “I don’t feel normal.”  Why is that?  Well, because it’s normal to age, get tired, gain weight, have achy joints, thinning hair, move slower, and have...

By Greg Durette Now that the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is over, you can finally take a breather from all those ads, phone calls and mailers. Come Jan. 1, you will have a chance to try out your new Medicare Advantage, Supplement and/or Prescription plan. If you suddenly discover the...

By Todd Craig, Life & Leadership Coach The journey from November to January can leave us feeling emotional whiplash from mixed messages of one celebration to the next. November is spent reflecting on gratitude. In December, we receive messaging that life is better if we give or receive the perfect...

What if I told you there was a single supplement, no gimmicks, that would benefit your immune system, heart health, skin, eyes, brain function, and even reduce joint pain and inflammation? You might be wondering where this new and almighty supplement came from. Well, it’s been here all along. In...

By Dr. Richard, MD Today I’d like to talk about Levothyroxine or Synthroid.  This is likely the most commonly prescribed thyroid medication in the world but this is slowly changing.  This article may be a bit difficult to follow so don’t feel bad if you have to read it several...