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Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs – Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Introducing an effective alternative for osteoarthritis pain, sports injuries, and other orthopedic conditions. What is ReNu? ReNu is a groundbreaking treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) pain and other orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. ReNu is a single-injection, nonsteroidal prescription treatment. ReNu is administered in an office setting, by your orthopedic specialist, and provides …

By Dorothy Minichiello Eyelash extensions have become increasingly popular over the past decade. Vintage Lashes in Naples, FL is well known for their expertise and cutting-edge design in eyelash extensions and permanent makeup.  But buyer beware, not all eyelash extensions are the same. The Eyelash Extension Difference At Vintage Lashes, their expertise in the field, Dorothy Minichiello, is also the owner …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Do you have any, some or all of the following 5 symptoms? . Fatigue . Depression &/or Anxiety &/or Insomnia . Weight Gain, especially around the abdomen . Digestive Problems and Strong Cravings . Sex Hormone Imbalance (low testosterone, menopausal symptoms, etc) These are problems in the majority of people that come to …

By Bonie S. Montalvo The time has arrived.  You cannot prolong it any longer, it is now time for your visit with the dentist. Did you thoroughly brush your teeth? Did you floss? Did you bring you HIPAA release? Wait. What? Yes, you heard right, your HIPAA release, along with your Health Care Surrogate Designation and your Living Will.  Imagine that …

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune The Apostle Peter was a bold man. He stepped up when others stepped back. He was often the first to speak in a group setting. Because of his faith, he was able to walk on water. And, like most risk takers, he experienced his share of failures. Faith involves risk. Failure is a possibility.  But …

Information here has been extracted from recent article by Robert DuPont, MD and can be found on the www.rivermendhealth.com website. Recently in the State of Florida Amendment 2 was endorsed by 72% of Florida Voters. State Senator Rob Bradley intends to file a bill saying “Our constitutional duty is to ensure the availability and safe use of medical marijuana in …

By Cheryl Bernardi, Manager at the Spa at Shangri-La Springs Summer, as blissful and carefree as it is, also means sun exposure and potential skin damage. We have been told for 40+ years that sun exposure is bad, will cause skin cancer and damage to your skin. However what was not mentioned was that a limited amount of sun exposure …

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 Over 6 million people in the United States have Type II Diabetes.  Along with this diagnosis, come many secondary disorders and complications.  One of the main side effects of the disease is nerve damage due to high blood sugar.  The most common area …

By Ashley Carlson, DPT, ATC, MTC, OP Coordinator  Life Care Center of Estero Not all assisted living facilities are the same, and that’s certainly true of Life Care Center.  Making the decision to leave your home and live in a facility can be a challenging process.  Word of mouth is usually a good determiner of quality care within a respectful environment, …

People with Alzheimer’s can live in their homes, as long as safety measures are in place. As Alzheimer’s progresses, a person’s abilities change. But with some creativity and problem solving, you can adapt the home environment to support these changes. How dementia affects safety? With creativity and flexibility, you can create a home that is both safe and supportive of the …