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By Russell Becker, DO, Vascular Surgeon If you’ve experienced swollen legs, tingling, burning or itching sensations in your legs, a feeling of heaviness, aching, cramping, or skin discoloration, you could have Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs). Every year, nearly one million people are affected by DVTs, and sadly, approximately 100,000 of these cases end in death. These are grim statistics since …

For many patients a routine annual physical is not complete enough to reach optimal health goals. Traditional medical practitioners have limited time for each patient. Often, a patient leaves the office with a pill for every ill. When a provider has exhausted medications, a patient is referred to an “ologist” to evaluate, perform expensive tests, and give more meditations or recommends …

The hot humid weather, along with overexposure to the sun can leave skin feeling a lackluster, irritated and out of balance. There’s no doubt you’ve heard about the CBD craze that’s sweeping the nation. Well, now Vintage Joye Organics is offering CBD skincare to give your skin the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and brightening rescue it needs. With the following products your …

Twenty-five years ago, in the summer of 1994, Dr. Jonathan Frantz started Frantz EyeCare to achieve his life’s mission; providing a lifetime of better vision to the people of Southwest Florida through access to the latest technology and world-class service. He began this mission with a single location in Lee Memorial Hospital. Since then, his thriving practice has grown exponentially …

Dr. Michael J. Petrocelli, Every year more than a million patients visit their doctor due to heel pain! The most common foot and heel discomfort is caused by an excruciating disorder known as heel spurs in combination with plantar fasciitis. Heel Spurs Heel spurs are calcium deposits that grow into boney protrusions under the heel bone. They are usually not too …

By Adam Morris, DC A common misconception when it comes to resistance training is that it is only for strength athletes and young, athletic people. Research has continued to come out to show the benefits of strength training for ALL ages. Resistance training does not have to equate with using a barbell or dumbbells. Resistance training can include weight machines, …

By Josh Mick Josh Mick is a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS #39767) and Divisional Sales Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage (NMLS #3029, NMLS #1825892). Southwest Florida’s summer heatwave may have you grabbing an extra bottle of water on your way out the door or trading your Saturday run for a relaxing float in the pool, but one thing you shouldn’t be …

The cells in our body naturally divide, strive and later die off, as new cells are created.  Cells are made up of a nucleus, mitochondria, and membranes that allow signaling and nutrients to flow in through tiny receptors. A healthy cell’s DNA is regulated by the endocannabinoid system in our body that signals and directs the cells within the immune system …

By Bonie Montalvo Do You Need A Will? A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your property. A will allows you to decide how your assets (memorabilia, family heirlooms, real estate, etc.) will be distributed. Should your three children inherit your house as tenants in common? Or should the oldest child get the …

Crystals are an amazing healing tool. Each type and shape of crystal has an unique vibration that is able to influence the energy around it. Since the human body has many layers of vibrational fields around it, the crystals are able to positively affect our aura, our etheric energy, our chakras, and our physical body. During a crystal healing, a variety …