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By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI and Jill Tanner, APRN As we begin celebrating July 4th, Independence Day, an important word comes to mind. That word is FREEDOM. In America, we have the freedom and independence to do many things. We have all seen someone walking down the street and noticed large bulging varicose veins, but this should no longer …

By Christina M. Freise Pollitt, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CDP – Speech-Language Pathologist Coping with your loved one’s dementia diagnosis is certainly difficult for the adults in the family, but it poses unique challenges for our younger family members. Often, many adults initially attempt to shield or protect their children from interacting with a person with dementia, but this typically is …

On January 1, 2020, Home Health experienced the most extensive changes seen in over 20 years. Medicare completely revamped its reimbursement, resulting in a shift that will greatly impact the quality of service provided for chronic patients like Parkinson’s, CVA, and CHF. Many physicians and patients alike are not yet aware of these changes and how they affect patient care. …

Most people are familiar with the negative effects that smoking has on the lungs and the increasing risks of throat and oral cancer, but they are often unaware or less concerned about the damage that smoking does to your vascular and arterial systems. Smoking cigarettes causes toxic chemicals to enter your lungs and travel throughout your body. All smoking affects …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist According to a recent article published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, titled, 36 Fabulous Foods to Boost Eye Health, these are a few foods from the list you might want to enjoy for better vision: Orange-colored vegetables and fruits with vitamin A Perhaps the best-known eye-healthy nutrient is vitamin A. Your …

By Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease have been at the forefront of many health discussions. It is a fear that many of our aging population believe there is no answer. While much research is still needed, there is a term, ‘Type 3 Diabetes’ that may provide some insight into …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Untreated Hearing Loss DRAMATICALLY Increases Alzheimer’s Disease. Hearing loss can have much larger consequences than just the frustration of misunderstanding friends and loved ones. A number of studies have come to light over the last few years showing a link between untreated hearing loss and dementia. Specifically, a pair of studies out of Johns …

If you’ve ever seen yours or another pet with debilitating fear and anxiety, it’s heartbreaking. It’s not easy to watch your pet shaking uncontrollably, drooling, panting, and seemingly fearful for their lives. With summer in full swing, it’s the time of year that many pet owners with anxious dogs dread. Afternoon storms happen regularly here in Florida, and pets that …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Welcome to part two of my functional medicine series. In the June 2020 article, I explained and defined functional medicine. Today, I will be talking about the three major triggers that cause our hormonal systems to get out of balance and start the cascade of symptoms leading to chronic disease. If this sequence …

There are two different forms of medical treatment through cannabis.  The first is the natural marijuana plant that contains both CBD and TCH, and the second is the altered version of the plant that has been through a hybrid process to lighten the TCH (tetrahydrocannabinol) level.  CBD or cannabinoids can treat many different forms of diseases and disorders with no TCH.  …