Charlotte Edition

Are All Acupuncture Providers Created Equal?

Many of you have been thinking about trying acupuncture for that nagging back or neck pain.  You have done the research, and now you are ready to schedule an appointment. You google acupuncture and a variety of different type of providers come up in the search results.  Acupuncture, in Florida, is currently being provided by a variety of different health …

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DON’T FORGET THE PRENEED GUARDIANSHIP DOCUMENT

By James W. Mallonee If you are concerned about what might happen to you or your child in the event you are no longer able to care for yourself or your child, then you should consider having a Pre-need Guardianship document prepared in the event a catastrophic condition affects your person and property.  Moreover, with the recent press concerning some …

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The Air in Florida: Good for Those with COPD?

By David Ebner – Staff Writer    Each year, the American Lung Association releases the State of the Air Report, accounting for the air quality of major counties in the United States. It’s probably not news that metropolitan areas throughout the state received varying results in air quality. It may be surprising that not a single Florida city made the …

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Being an Effective Bystander

By Jana K. Sabo Coordinator/Equity Officer – Florida SouthWestern State College One of the most effective ways to prevent a sexual assault from occurring is to be an effective bystander.  Most people have heard of the Bystander Effect (or Bystander Apathy) which is the theory that the likelihood of someone intervening to offer assistance to a victim greatly decreases when …

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Smoking Damages More Than Your Lungs

You probably know about the relationship between smoking and lung cancer, but did you know smoking is also linked to heart disease, stroke and other chronic lung diseases?  Smoking can also increase your risk for cancer of the bladder, throat and mouth, kidneys, cervix and pancreas.  Thinking about quitting? Look at the facts! Why should you quit? • Smoking is …

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Eat Smart for Healthy Teeth and Gums

By Dr. Alexander Gaukhman If you are what you eat, then it’s particularly true for your teeth and gums. When you drink sugary beverages and eat starchy foods, you’re not only feeding yourself—you’re feeding the plaque that can cause problems in your mouth. Plaque is a naturally occurring, thin, invisible film of sticky bacteria and other materials that covers the …

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Frantz Cosmetic Center Offers New Laser Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation

By William Ehrlich, MD, FAACS Oculofacial & Cosmetic Surgeon The Frantz Cosmetic Center at Frantz EyeCare now offers the MiXto SX Micro-Fractional CO2 Laser, the most advanced laser used for skin rejuvenation. This new laser makes it possible for patients to have healthy, younger looking skin with minimal post-treatment down time. The laser delivers a therapeutic matrix of tiny beams …

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Aphasia, There’s Help for That!

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, according to  the National Aphasia Association, aphasia is a language disorder usually initiated by a stroke causing one to begin begin having difficulty remembering words, losing the ability to speak, read and write. Aphasia is most common among elderly individuals but can also affect people of all ages and gender. Aphasia is often mistaken …

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Facial Spider Veins? Cherry Hemangiomas? Unsightly Moles? VeinGogh is the Solution!  

Veins be gone with Veingogh! By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI Have you ever wondered what causes those pesky broken capillaries on your facial skin? There are a number of causes that can damage these facial veins such as extreme sun exposure, rubbing or scrubbing your face too forceful or even skin conditions such as rosacea. In extreme cases, a …

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Not All Medical Conditions Are Physical. Seeking help for mental health issues is important.

Many people with a mental health disorder don’t get treatment. They may think it won’t help. Or, they don’t recognize the symptoms. Others may be able to afford treatment. The social stigma of mental illness also stops people from seeking help. This often means worsening symptoms and, in some cases, suicide. Mental illnesses are as real as diseases like heart …

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