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The development of improved screening tests for various types of cancer means that physicians can now identify and diagnose cancer at an earlier stage, often before any symptoms are present. With all types of cancer, early detection and diagnosis can make a big difference in outcomes. Recommended Cancer Screening Tests Skin Cancer: Screening for skin cancer involves checking your skin …

By Dr. Robert Gilliland, DC Over 20 million Americans continue to suffer with low or hypothyroid symptoms even though they medicate appropriately and have normal test results. The reason why? Most doctors only treat the medical problem and ignore the Functional problem! Hypothyroid Symptoms may include: Fatigue, Unexpected Weight Gain, Thinning Hair, Dry/Brittle Hair, Skin and Nails, Brain Fog, Headaches, Constipation, …

By Michael Poka, Owner At SWAN Age Reversal Centers™, we offer affordable high quality Surgical and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures designed for Men & Women that helps with Anti-Aging and Age Reversal. Our Non-Surgical treatments help with Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Reduction, Targeted Fat Reduction, Stretch Marks, Scar Reduction, Cellulite Smoothing, Vaginal Rejuvenation, Male Enhancement and Hair Restoration. All of these cutting-edge …

In Florida, we are blessed to have good weather throughout the majority of the year. For many active individuals that enjoy sports like tennis, kayaking, golf, and running, these types of endeavors can put strain on our lumbar spines. In most cases, this is good, as it strengthens the back muscles, but if you happen to have a weaker core or …

By Linda Culotta, Mortgage Loan Officer New Construction/Renovation Loan Specialist The definition of the word “purpose” according to Dictionary.com is 1.“It is the reason which something exists or is done made, used, etc. 2. An intended or desired result; end; aim; goal. 3. Determination, resoluteness. 4. The subject in hand; the point at issue. 5. Practical result, effect, or advantage: …

Have you thought about aquatic therapy for strengthening weak joints and muscles? If not, it is time to consider getting in the water. The list of aquatic therapy benefits is impressive and patients consistently achieve their functional goals after completing a series of sessions. Aquatic therapy is gaining popularity as folks are realizing what an amazing tool water can be …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Fact the Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) is still a big part of our current health insurance and I believe it will be for many years. President Trump has signed many documents that can change our health insurance system, but change doesn’t happen overnight. So in 2018 you are required to have …

By Anne Marie Tremaine, MD Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated condition that affects 7.5 million Americans. There is no cure for this condition, thus long-term management by your dermatologist is necessary. Psoriasis causes red, raised, scaly patches to appear on the skin and any portion of the skin can be involved, however, the elbows, knees, scalp, nails, palms and soles …

Frustrated with your Overactive Bladder (OAB) medication not working?   Do the side effects pose more health risks than benefits? When you have Overactive Bladder, you learn to settle. To settle not only for the constant bathroom trips, but also for treatments that haven’t worked as well as you’d like or left you with unpleasant side effects. There’s another approach. BOTOX® …

Written by Dr. Wendy Nickerson It is no coincidence that most heart attacks and suicides occur on Sunday night or Monday morning. Some would rather die than put in another day at work. Recent studies have determined that depression and anxiety are an epidemic in our world. The people who experience these debilitating diseases the most are those that work in …