Wellness

By Heather Bennett Dr. Amber Wiebe was interested in dentistry from an early age; growing up in Savannah, Georgia, where her father practiced as an oral surgeon. “Many times my Dad would discuss with me the issues with someone’s facial anatomy while he was planning a surgery case at home,”...

What you need to know about getting Group Health Insurance for your business By MIchael Roth If you are interested in setting up a group health plan and benefits for your company, there are a few things to know before you start the process. Although overall group benefits are not difficult...

Sacred Heart Hosts Evening with the Experts: Cardiac Health Seminar Feb. 15 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast will host a seminar on heart health on Feb. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Destin - Miramar Beach at 570 Scenic Gulf Drive in Destin. Guest speakers include...

Six Great Benefits of Cod Liver Oil 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,...

6 Steps to a Successful Personal Wellness Program When it comes to personal health and wellness, we are dealing with some sobering realities as a society. For instance, did you know that half of all adults suffer from at least one chronic health condition? While these and other similar statistics are...

Why your thyroid medication may not be working for you. 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...

With the arrival of Kaylani Toro, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast welcomed the first baby of 2018 at the Family Birth Place. While many folks were ringing in the New Year with friends and family, one local woman was counting down the moments as she labored to...

Out with the old... in with the new. By Dr. Leesa Haire New Year’s resolutions have become almost cliché but just in case you are serious about getting your sugar under control, here are some helpful tips. First step: Diet. Come on, you know you can’t out run a bad diet. Take...

The Thyroid Explained 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...

All I want for Christmas… Have you ever thought…  all I want is my memory back? If you could describe exactly how you want to feel everyday, I imagine you’d say well-rested, alert, and laser-focused, but with an inner calm and confidence. Unfortunately, existing on coffee, energy drinks, and junk food is...