By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. Estrogen is vitally important in men! Last month (Visit MyDestinLife.com June 2019) I wrote about testosterone in women and just scratched the surface of benefits that women receive after optimizing their testosterone. This month, I want to turn the tables and talk about the importance...
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center introduces treatment of vascular thrombosis using the EkoSonic® Endovascular System (EKOS®) with Acoustic Pulse Thrombolysis™. This treatment is designed to quickly dissolve a blood clot (thrombus) and restore blood flow - while reducing risk to the patient. Like other leading institutions around the world,...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Fitness Coach Physical Fitness Training and Testing (PT or PFT) for all branches of the military, firefighters, and first responders is mandatory and essential to doing their jobs efficiently and safely. Anyone putting themselves in harm’s way better sure try and exceed the minimum...
By Christine Rushford, MS LMHC, Coastal Counseling There is no way around it—screens are here to stay. Technology will only continue to evolve as parents desperately try to keep up with it all. Many parents wonder, “How much is too much screen time?” “Should my toddler have a tablet?” Or...
By Melanie Stewart One of the most important facts of positive health is that it is dependent on an alkaline environment, while disease states thrive in an acid environment. To achieve an alkaline system, we need LIVE foods that are nutrient dense, enzymatically active and energizing. LIVE foods include fresh...
TESTOSTERONE IS VITALLY IMPORTANT IN WOMEN! Did that get your attention? Is that even true? Most people mistakenly make the assumption that testosterone is for men and estrogen is for women. In fact, some physicians would probably support the idea that testosterone is primarily a male hormone and estrogen...
By Lisa Turpin I feel blessed to have so many options to stay active and healthy in Destin. Most of us live here for the magnificent beauty that surrounds us daily. The soft white beach and our emerald water paint a canvas of serenity but can also help add a...
By Dr. Ryan Garcia, D.C. Fishing is often thought of as one of the most relaxing outdoor sports, but often at fault. People imagine quiet, calm waters, while enjoying the sunrise over the horizon. Rarely do people (who don’t fish regularly) imagine rough, 7-foot waters crashing over the bow, or...
By Christine Rushford, MS, LMHC In the era of Kardashians with “momagers,” we as mothers have taken responsibility for filling our children’s every hour. Whether it be swim lessons, intensive summer reading classes, organized playdates or disorganized Pinterest projects that went awry, somewhere along the way mothers have begun to...
We all want to be healthy, but we also want our pets to be pain free and vibrant, too. One of the most beneficial ways we can help them could be through animal chiropractic, now available in Destin. Chiropractic care for animals is one of the fastest growing and most...