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Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors living on their own. It’s important to map out plans to make the home safer and easier to maneuver, but it’s also …

The holiday season is a perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family, and few things bring people together like an elegant, seasonal meal. Serving up a mouthwatering main dish worth celebrating can elicit rave reviews from your guests and keep them gathered around the table longer, creating lasting memories. Creating a crowd-pleasing holiday centerpiece starts with choosing a flavorful, …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Gallbladder disease is one of the most common and costly of all digestive diseases.  It is a degenerative disease that is clearly related to diet. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease.  Gallbladder removal is now the most common type of major surgery performed. Cholelithiasis (gallstones) is a condition where sediment settles …

Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. When we sweat, we perspire potassium and sodium. Both of these minerals help to control nerve function, water balance, and heart rhythm. Sweating can quickly escalate into dehydration; therefore, it’s critical to stay hydrated, BUT plain water might do the trick! And sugary drinks can …

The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in better outcomes for patients; today more people are living with cancer than ever before. Cancer is an illness unlike any other. Many people mistakenly believe that cancer refers to one disease that occurs in various parts of the body, but, in reality, cancer is not just one …

When it comes to recognition in the organ world, the gallbladder tends to be the “low man on the totem pole”. That is until problems occur in the form of gallstones. This lesser known, pear-shaped organ sits beneath the liver and stores bile which is later released into the small intestine to aid with digestion and break down fats. When …

Chronically low blood pressure leads to decreased brain function and can increase the risk of developing dementia. As we get into our 60s, our blood pressure, in particular our diastolic pressure (the lower number in your blood pressure reading), starts to decline. This decline can lead to a condition called hypotension – when blood pressure gets too low to support …

Dr. Katia Taba, Personalized Retina Care of Naples There have been numerous reports and studies on the effectiveness of certain nutrients that may prevent or delay eye disorders. Dr. Taba, Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist recommends vitamins to some of her patients depending on their current medications and specific condition. On the contrary, if you don’t need to supplement, it’s best …

By John Canterbury, M.D. As astonishing as it is, the fact is, nearly 30% of Americans are considered obese. Even more disheartening is that obesity is not only a concern for adults, more and more children are being labeled as overweight or obese. The fast pace of today’s society, busy work schedules, financial concerns, stress and anxiety, combined with the …

By Dr. Nilo A. Hernandez Jr., DDS., DICOI The cross link and correlation between the body’s main organs like the heart, brain & oral inflammation has been the tipping point of health care for years now. Science is where the rubber hits the road. Oral-systemic health is the most important advancement in health care since the germ theory of the …