The Country Music Legend Underwent a Revolutionary “Smart Eye Surgery” Charlie Daniels, a country music legend, underwent a revolutionary new “smart eye surgery” last week,performed by Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, of Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Wang recently became the first cataract surgeon in the state to introduce the OptiWave™ Refractive Analysis, ORA...
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By Chad S. Boomershine, MD, PhD - The Arthritis Epidemic Arthritis in the United States (US) is an epidemic. One-in-five (50 million) US adults currently suffer from arthritis. By 2030, this number is expected to rise to 67 million (one-in-four). Most people don’t worry about arthritis because they think it’s something that only affects the elderly. While it’s true arthritis...
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By Jeffrey R. Infante, MD Malignant melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Nearly 1 in 50 individuals will be affected during their lifetime. The incidence rate is increasing faster than any other skin cancer (2000% increase since the 1930s). In fact, melanoma is the most common killer of young women aged 29-34, even more common than breast...
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By Jamie Free, CPT, FNC - Being that this is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, I want to talk about what Celiac Disease is and defense through proper nutrition. What is Celiac Disease? The definition of Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in genetically predisposed people of all ages from middle infancy onward. Symptoms...
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- By Dr. Ronald Gilmer, M.D., Gilmer Plastic Surgery - Q. What is a “facelift”? A. A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a procedure which involves the tightening of facial and neck skin and muscles and the removal of excess skin. This procedure was developed to give people the youthful appearance they desire. A facelift can be performed...
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The Country Music Legend Underwent a Revolutionary “Smart Eye Surgery” Charlie Daniels, a country music legend, underwent a revolutionary new “smart eye surgery” last week,performed by Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, of Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Wang recently became the first cataract surgeon in the state to introduce the OptiWave™ Refractive Analysis, ORA...
Did you know that teeth whitening is the overall # 1 cosmetic dental procedure? If you have ver wanted a whiter smile, now is a great time. Perhaps you’re looking forward to a special day such as a prom, graduation, or a wedding and a brighter smile would make your day even more special. Smiles For Life From March through...
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, ingrown nails are the most common nail impairment. An ingrown toenail is a nail whose corners or sides dig painfully into the soft tissue of nail grooves, often leading to irritation, redness, and swelling. What Causes an Ingrown Toenail? Could be the tight shoes you wore as a kid, or still wear. It...
Dear Cristina: I am a 47-year-old woman with a full-time job, 2 active teenage children who I shuttle all over town, a husband, a dog, and a cat. I spend all day everyday taking care of all of them, but I feel like I’m drowning. I cannot keep up with the demands of my life anymore! I forget appointments; I...
By Gretchen Campbell, M.D., KCA Medical Group - Dementia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by progressive impairment in memory. This decline interferes with daily function. There are multiple types of dementia, so “dementia” is really more of an “umbrella” term. Some examples of the different types of dementia include vascular dementia which is caused by small or large...
By Shannon Elders, M.S., CCC-SLP, division head for the Upper School at Currey Ingram Academy - Much has been written and discussed in the educational world about the skills needed in the 21st century to be successful in college and the workplace. We now live in a global economy and society where information and communication are just a click away....
By Michael S. Ramsey, MBA/HCM - “The Hair Surgery Market Increased 47% Worldwide…” According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) August 1st press release, “The hair surgery market increased 47% worldwide… from 2008 to the end of 2010.” The biggest increases from around the world were found in the Middle East and Asia, with a 454% and...
By Chad S. Boomershine, MD, PhD - The Arthritis Epidemic Arthritis in the United States (US) is an epidemic. One-in-five (50 million) US adults currently suffer from arthritis. By 2030, this number is expected to rise to 67 million (one-in-four). Most people don’t worry about arthritis because they think it’s something that only affects the elderly. While it’s true arthritis...
By Jeffrey R. Infante, MD Malignant melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Nearly 1 in 50 individuals will be affected during their lifetime. The incidence rate is increasing faster than any other skin cancer (2000% increase since the 1930s). In fact, melanoma is the most common killer of young women aged 29-34, even more common than breast...
By Chris Taleghani, M.D., M.B.A. - These words are more than Cumberland Brain & Spine’s tagline. These words are at the core of how I practice medicine. Compassionate Don’t you want your doctor to have compassion for you and/or your family member’s pains, injuries and/or traumatic condition? According to Dictionary.com, compassionate means having or showing the feeling of deep sympathy...
By Jamie Free, CPT, FNC - Being that this is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, I want to talk about what Celiac Disease is and defense through proper nutrition. What is Celiac Disease? The definition of Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in genetically predisposed people of all ages from middle infancy onward. Symptoms...
Zero Surgery…Zero Side Effects - By Dr. Sharon Roth, Roth Wellness & Chiropractic - With summer approaching, are you finally ready to do something about that stubborn belly fat, those unattractive love handles, and the ever increasing cellulite? Roth Wellness & Chiropractic now offers Zerona cold laser technology which allows the body to rid itself of the contents of the fat...
By Hollie Hennessy, PT, DPT, Results Physiotherapy – Farragut - It is time to dust off the golf clubs and start hitting the links. For many fair weather golfers the dust isn’t only on the clubs, but on the golf swing as well. New golfers can’t help but try and mimic the swing of the latest tour leaders or use...
- By Dr. Ronald Gilmer, M.D., Gilmer Plastic Surgery - Q. What is a “facelift”? A. A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a procedure which involves the tightening of facial and neck skin and muscles and the removal of excess skin. This procedure was developed to give people the youthful appearance they desire. A facelift can be performed...
- By Cynthia L. Ellison, Au.D., Franklin Hearing Center - I admit it—- better hearing is my passion. I have been an audiologist for 37 years and still get such a thrill when I remove a large amount of ear wax from a patient’s ear canals or fit them with new hearing aids and watch the expression on their face change...
- By Jason B. Bour, Certified Life Coach, A New Beginning Coaching - Life Coaching is a practice that helps people identify and achieve personal goals. Life Coaching has been around for many years and is becoming more popular. In the 1980’s, executives used coaches to advance themselves in their careers and, in the 1990’s, coaching started to branch out...
These last few months have made witnesses of us all to the perennial encore of New Life called spring. In this time those celebratory rituals of the ancient, divine story have been observed by faithful disciples. Many, fatigued by a lackluster winter, have sat in restless anticipation watching as the dry soil, now baptized in rain water, began to offer...
By Gretchen Campbell, M.D., KCA Medical Group - A Brief History Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the brain and/or spinal cord. MS was first described in 1968 by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot as “sclerose en plaques.” It is seen in most ethnic groups, including African Americans, Asians, and Hispanic/Latinos. Multiple Sclerosis, however, primarily affects women...
By Robert C. Owen, M.D. - If You’re… Interested in treating the cause of your allergies, not just your symptoms Ready to take control of your allergies and your health Tired of suffering from allergies Not seeing results after trying other treatments Unable to tolerate or have been unsuccessful with injection therapy… We can help. Welcome to a New Era...
Do Your Toenails Appear Yellow, Brittle or Thickened? If yes, then you may suffer from an infection called nail fungus or onychomycosis. It is caused by the same organisms that cause athlete’s foot and nail fungus may start after delayed treatment of an athlete’s foot infection. Various types of fungi are present everywhere in the environment. The dark, moist surroundings...
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