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Cathleen Yun Ehrlich, ARNP-C More than 7.5 million people have psoriasis. It ranges from mild to severe and is a lifelong disorder. But what many people don’t realize is that psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. The skin cells become overactive and produce more skin than what can naturally be sloughed off, so the end result is red, irritated skin with …

Feel great and look fantastic! You can have both! Looking good and feeling great are two things that you owe yourself. They actually go together more than you might think. The last time you were really sick, did someone tell you that you looked great? Of course not! They say “Oh, you look horrible!” So how you look is directly …

Courtesy of American House August is “Safety Month,” and while we take the time to consider all of the preventative ways to protect ourselves, we often overlook the adverse effects that these hot summer months have on our cardiovascular systems. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), “When people are exposed to extreme heat, they can suffer from potentially deadly …

By Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI CALF + ANKLE= CANKLE….when the calf and the ankle appear as one. I have seen many patients with similar appearing calves and ankles which have been self described as their Grandma’s ankles or stovepipe legs. As I caught the last segment of the show, I found it odd that Dr. Oz was missing …

Iona Cannabis Clinic has a lot of happy patients. These patients who not too long ago suffered from major depressive disorders and anxiety are now seeing markedly improved outcomes in relatively short time frames. Depression & Anxiety Although medical professionals are still discovering new reasons for depression and anxiety to this day, we know that a tiny portion in the …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG 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® is approved to treat Overactive Bladder symptoms, such as a strong need to urinate …

By T.J. DePaola, PharmD With hurricane season upon us, it’s vital that storm readiness preparations include securing all personal medications ahead of potential evacuations, or lengthy pharmacy closures, especially when living with chronic illnesses. For those managing conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, going without medication can be life-threatening. With a number of possible post-storm scenarios – from pharmacy …

Many of our readers, who are also clients, may know that I am not part of the genre of attorneys who enjoy litigation. On the contrary, over the years I’ve gone to great lengths to assist clients in avoiding court action whenever possible. I also am committed to counseling clients when doing estate planning in Florida to take all reasonable …

We have so many responsibilities when it comes to keeping our beloved pets healthy and vibrant. We feed them a healthy diet, make sure they get their exercise, groom them, and give them lots of hugs and kisses, but it’s important to remember that preventative medicine is critical to your furry one’s health. For instance, none of us want to …

Frantz EyeCare Announces Annual Mission Cataract Event By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS After learning she had cataracts in both eyes, Jacqueline Pearlman began researching cataract surgeons in Southwest Florida, where she lives. Today, she is beyond thrilled with how well she can see since having her cataracts removed at Frantz EyeCare. “It’s amazing what I see now that I never …