By Michael Branch, MD What is sinusitis, and how long does it last? Chronic sinusitis affects nearly 30 million people in the United States each year.1 Inflammation of the sinuses within the nose and head interferes with how mucus drains and can cause difficulty breathing through the nose due to …

Many individuals have a difficult time finding ways to manage stress. In stressful situations, our brains’ complex anatomy and process work to produce fear, anxiety, worry, and the decision to take flight or to fight. There are neurotransmitters throughout the entire body that send signals to the brain, alerting us …

When it comes to colorectal cancer, the facts can be scary. Fortunately, the availability of effective early screening and the ease of making simple lifestyle changes brighten the outlook. Overall, in the U.S., 1 in 23 men (4.3%) and 1 in 25 women (4%) are at risk of developing colorectal …

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE …

We are hearing about inflammation more often in health and wellness circles, but what exactly is inflammation and how can we reduce it?  Inflammation is a process by which your body’s white blood cells and the things they make protect you from infection from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. …

By Ginger Lettelleir Recently I was talking to a friend who told me that he has never had a massage. He said, “Guys don’t get massages.” This was surprising to hear considering the many benefits of regular massage therapy. Spa therapy is a way to provide a reset for your …

Low back pain is one of the most common health problems affecting an estimated 85% of the western population. The sacroiliac joint is a common source of low back pain, accounting for about 30% of all cases. Latest evidence shows sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is seen in 1 in 3 …

Tis the Season to Rejuvenate, Renew, and Regrow by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Spring is in the air. And what defines spring? Rejuvenation, renewal, and regrowth. Sounds exactly like what we do here at Bauman Medical where spring is in the (h)air all year long. While winters aren’t too …

By Greg Pascucci March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Celebrate the World of Flavors.” Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the campaign serves as a reminder to all of us to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. For …

We can feel happy, energetic and full of enthusiasm and have our eyes convey a message of haggardness, exhaustion and severity. Time and gravity can pull upper eyelids downward or create pouchy lower lids, creating a look of tiredness, confusion or even anger. Certainly that’s not how we want to …