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CERVICAL INSTABILITY: THE MISSING LINK IN MOST PAINFUL NECK CONDITIONS

By Ross A. Hauser, MD Cervical instability is associated with numerous medical conditions, including chronic headaches, migraines, whiplash-associated disorder and post-concussion syndrome, and can produce a myriad of disabling symptoms. (See figure 1.) Yet so many people suffer through the years, receiving treatments that chase the symptoms and, at best, only provide temporary relief, while not treating or entirely missing …

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Diabetes and Hearing Loss

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America’s most widespread health concerns. Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and Baseline Hearing Test”, states John Hoglund BC-HIS, ACA of Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center.” You really want to establish a BEFORE picture the moment that your levels are high”,Mr Hoglund continued, …

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Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill at Life Care Center of Estero

Life Care Center of Estero is pleased to offer the revolutionary Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill for patients in outpatient and skilled nursing rehabilitation. This unique piece of therapy equipment is ideal for seniors recovering from neurologic and orthopedic-related injuries and yields amazing results by gently unweighting while they walk or exercise. Mobility Meets Stability The Anti-Gravity Treadmill® gets mobility-impaired patients back …

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What Your Mouth Can Tell Your Dentist

By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS Haight and Ashbury. Hollywood and Vine. Your mouth. What do they have in common? Besides being busy intersections, all serve as barometers of the times. A unique meeting place of teeth, skin germs and stresses, a mouth is a monitor of how the body deals with itself. Your mouth says a lot about you. …

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Total Eye Care… for a Lifetime of Better Vision

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Frantz EyeCare Many of my patients have told me that they are so excited that they found an eye care practice that offers them true Total Eye Care. Previously they had spent several days going to different doctors’ offices for the various treatments they needed – one office to get their glasses …

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Need an Alternative to the Emergency Department? Skip the Wait at Millennium’s Walk-in Medical Center

By Kara Sabatino Feeling sick during the week or weekend and can’t get in to see your primary care doctor? There’s a new alternative to the busy Emergency Department! The Venice Walk-in recently expanded their hours to every day of the week. They are now open seven days a week from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Venice Walk-in Center, …

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HEALTH INSURANCE Enrollment Ends the Month of December!

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Annual Election Period ends December 7th, 2018 for a January 1st, 2019 effective date. This applies to Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D Drug Plans. These plans now have a new Open Enrollment Period which starts January 1st to March 31, 2019 this gives you “ONE” chance to make a …

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Fall In Love with Diamond Oaks Village

There’s a jewel located in the heart of beautiful Bonita Springs, Florida, where you can finally enjoy the freedom and carefree lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Diamond Oaks Village, a new lifestyle apartment community for active, independent adults 55 and over, offers 13 spacious 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans to suit virtually any need. Together with a beautifully appointed clubhouse, Diamond …

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How Integrative Services Helped Me Lose Weight

(Testimonial) “Are you someone who has tried every diet plan known to mankind maybe you’ve given up and have decided nothing works? It wasn’t until I found integrative services that now I can tell a new story, I could no longer try fad diets read Quick Fix books, diet pills, 500 calorie diet plans. I was now in a state …

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What Exactly is Medical Marijuana, and how does it Stack up?

The History of Cannabis Marijuana was first used for medical purposes. Over 4000 years ago, Asian Emperors utilized cannabis for its healing properties, noting exceptional improvements in edema issues. They also knew that it decreased anxiety and apprehension while boosting health in many individuals. In ancient Greece and Egypt, cannabis was reported in many manuscripts, describing its use for medical …

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