Collier Edition

No matter what grade your child will enter this fall, there is always a last minute rush of things to do: purchase supplies and new school clothes, fill out forms and attend orientations. But one of the most important tasks for a successful school year is an appointment with your child’s physician. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advocates that every …

By Josh Mick In this day in age, there are a number of products designed for the specific needs of individual buyers. It is important to connect with a mortgage loan officer or loan consultant to make sure you have reviewed all possibilities before moving forward. I am going to break down a few of the most common mortgage product categories …

By Greg Pascucci According to data from the National Hurricane Center, the peak hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin is from mid-August to late October. With 2017’s Hurricane Irma still fresh in the minds of Collier Country residents, it’s essential for everyone, especially older adults, to put a hurricane preparedness plan in place. In addition to a wealth of information …

When it comes to treating cancer, the earlier the cancer can be found, the better. The development of improved screening tests for various types of cancer means that physicians can now identify and diagnose cancer at an earlier stage, many times before any symptoms are present. With all types of cancer, early detection and diagnosis can make a big difference …

It’s evident that that lotions and potions are never going to correct the underlying weakening of the facial, neck and décolletage muscles and collagen fibers. When sagging skin, dullness and lack of elastin are taking a toll on maturing faces, Alma Lasers ClearLift™ is the answer many people have been waiting for. The Virtually Painless Alternative to Skin Resurfacing ClearLift™ …

By Adam Morris, DC “Treating pain is about treating the individual. Pain is a perception that is different for everyone. No one can feel your pain. Good treatment has to recognize this and tailor a program that is specific to you. We know that many factors influence how people feel pain thus different approaches should be used in a treatment …

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS A cataract is not a growth, but a gradual clouding of the normally crystal-clear lens of the eye. Cataracts distort vision because they block the lens from being able to focus light on the retina. It’s a common vision condition that affects many people as they grow older. By age 80, more than half …

Helping Patients Live with Parkinson’s Each year, doctors diagnose 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease (PD). With advances in pharmacology and surgery giving PD patients longer lives and increased motor function, interventions to prepare family caregivers, empower patients in their daily lives, and improve patient peace of mind become more involved. While many patients live more than 20 years after the …

Each day, a great deal of pressure is placed on your feet. The average person walks between 7,500 to 10,000 steps per day, and the force placed on your feet with every step is two to three times your body weight. Your feet have more than 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons, 26 bones and 33 joints. That’s a lot of components …

Summer is almost over, and school is just around the corner. This upcoming transition naturally is causing great stress throughout your household; however, I encourage you to better manage that stress by practicing self-care. Self-care is imperative to your health and wellness, especially for a mom working an average of 98 hours per week. I know what you’re thinking, “where does …