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Breast cancer affects both men and women worldwide at a whopping 1.4 million new cases annually. Consequently, in the United States, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death after heart disease in women. And here locally, in the state of Florida, nearly 16,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year. Screening A small investment of your …

Help a Diabetic Child (HADC) was founded by Tami and Joe Balavage soon after their son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Tami and Joe quickly learned there were children with diabetes and living in our community who were struggling to get the medical supplies and insulin necessary to remain alive and healthy. These items are expensive and these …

Almost half of adult women show symptoms of secondary heart failure such as varicose veins, swollen ankles, painful joints, chronic fatigue, low metabolism. By Kenneth McLeod, Ph.D. What is Your Secondary Heart? The human cardiovascular system should be viewed as a two-pump system where the cardiac muscle pushes blood out into the body, gravity pulls this blood down in the …

What is SPRAVATO™ (Esketamine)? SPRAVATO™ is the trade name for the prescription medicine Esketamine. Unlike regular Ketamine that is usually administered Intravenously (IV), SPRAVATO™ is administered intra-nasally. SPRAVATO™ was FDA approved in March of 2019 for Treatment-Resistant Depression. Because SPRAVATO™ is FDA approved, it’s covered by many commercial insurance carriers. It is used in conjunction with an antidepressant taken by …

By Andrea Bickerton, M.D. As women age, they tend to produce fewer and fewer hormones each year after the age of thirty. Females are predisposed to experience an imbalance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, which can lead to hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, depression, brain fog, weight gain, loss of muscle, irritability and bone deficiency. Bone loss in women can …

As holistic dentistry is becoming more mainstream, individuals that live healthy lifestyles are making the jump from their traditional dentist. We’ve all heard that amalgam (metal) fillings contain mercury and when in the mouth for long periods of time or attempted to be removed, they can contribute to toxic heavy metal overload. But that’s not the only reason to see a …

Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., C.W.S.P. Board Certified Ankle and Foot Surgeon and Board Certified Wound Care Specialist The posterior tibial tendon is what holds the arch of the foot in place and it supports walking function. It is said to be one of the most important tendons in the foot and leg region. However, this tendon commonly becomes inflamed …

By Dr. John P. Landi, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS, Diplomate of The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine The treatment of varicose veins and spider veins has undergone dramatic changes over the last ten years and especially over the last three years. Up until around the year 2000, the only available treatment for varicose veins was a surgical procedure …

By Dr. Viviana Cuberos We hear so much more about female hormonal imbalance than male hormonal issues, but as we age, both men and women will start to experience symptoms of disproportioned hormones. For men, this is called andropause. The symptoms for males and females are very similar, but for most men, as they age and their hormonal testosterone levels …

As individuals age, shopping and preparing meals can become a difficult task. With so many other issues to worry about such as being a caregiver, suffering from arthritis, or other disorders that limit mobility, cooking is one thing that many seniors wish they didn’t have to do. Chefs For Seniors is a welcomed answer for many that want nutritious, flavorful …