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By Dr. Drew Hall Vertigo is the second most common condition why patients visit a doctor. Most who suffer, end up at their primary care physician, are told it’s their inner ear and if it persists are referred out to a HEENT (head ears eyes throat) doctor. The patient is usually run through a battery of tests and diagnosed with …

Advanced Hearing Solutions Provides an Innovative Cognitive Test to Measure Results By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Cognitive decline and dementia can have a large impact on an individual, on caregivers and society, and the financial costs of  cognitive decline and dementia are a major source of concern; however, there is cause for optimism because of potentially modifiable risks for cognitive …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD Alzheimer’s has a devastating effect that many people take for granted. Let’s discuss nine ways to prevent the disease and promote better brain health. 1. Engage in brisk walking for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This can reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk by 33%. Vigorous aerobic exercise performed three times weekly for at …

Do you happen to have these symptoms? • Painful cramping in your hip, thigh or calf muscles after certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs (claudication) • Leg numbness or weakness • Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side • Sores on your toes, feet or legs that won’t heal • A …

For those who struggle with Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), depressive disorders, PTSD, or clinical anxiety, ketamine therapy is a rapid and robust modality having antidepressant effects. Standard treatments for these mental health disorders do not always work, and not only do they take a long time for patients to feel its effects (up to 2 months), but they also do not …

Plasma Skin Tightening Plasma Fibroblast is an absolute revolutionary procedure that requires zero surgery. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment designed to tighten and lift the skin, shrinking excess skin, crow’s feet, bags, and wrinkles. It is known to be radical in wrinkle smoothing and eyelid tightening, reducing hooded eyelids. Fibroblast plasma is a new revolutionary nonsurgical lift treatment and …

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune The Apostle Peter was a bold man. He stepped up when others stepped back. He was often the first to speak in a group setting. Because of his faith, he was able to walk on water. And, like most risk takers, he experienced his share of failures. Faith involves risk. Failure is a possibility. But …

By Amanda Tezyk, APRN, BSN, RN If you’re feeling under the weather or are already sick with the common cold or flu, this dose of Vitamin C, Zinc and other nutrients will boost the immune system, so you can bounce back quickly and live life to the fullest. If you are excited about summer travel plans, getting your immune system …

By Dr. Amy Fox Every June, the country celebrates National Cancer Survivor Month. During this month, the first Sunday in June is National Cancer Survivor Day. There are approximately 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, someone is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the rest of their life. …

Mark Twain once said “quitting smoking is easy. I should know, I have done it a thousand times.” Many tobacco users may be able to relate to this statement as it often requires multiple attempts to kick the habit for good. There are several reasons quitting smoking is challenging. First, it is legal for adults to use tobacco products; therefore, …