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Feed the body, nourish the mind, nurture the Spirit: By Danielle Perrault, Founder, Director, World Institute of Natural Nutrition To be optimally healthy we must take a holistic view of our health.  In truth, we can feed ourselves with great care and spend a large chunk of income on nutritional supplements,  without any substantial result.  This statement may come as …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Discussing your bowel movements with friends around the dinner table should not be normal conversation. Unfortunately, it is all too common in some of our daily routines. Constipation means having a bowel movement less than every other day (or less than 3 times a week).  It is very common, affecting  about 1 in 3 women. Everyone …

The latest findings on the connection between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Function! Does your loved one constantly forget items that you know you’ve discussed with them, or is it possible that they didn’t actually hear the message correctly? This question has been a concern for many families who suspect that a family member is showing signs of cognitive decline. Now, …

By Matt Fehniger, PT Outpatient Coordinator, Life Care Center of Estero OMG! Or should I say OMP! For many of us sitting with a good posture has become more difficult over the years. What happened to the days when we could sit up tall and not feel the need to have something to lean back against? Why do our backs …

April is Alcohol Awareness month, and it seems a fitting time to take a look together at some ancient wisdom on the matter of potential warnings and dangers associated with alcohol. My source is the book of Proverbs from the Hebrew Bible (or, if you prefer, the Old Testament as it is known to Christians).  The warnings of Proverbs seem …

April is a month designated to celebrating Occupational Therapist.  Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” …

By Dr. Stan Headley 20-40% of cancer patients actually die from malnutrition (cachexia) and not cancer itself! As a physician I am shocked and alarmed by that factual statistic.  How can that be in this day and age of advanced medicine you might ask?  The answer is simple – pharmaceutical companies have invested billions into advancing cancer medicines but medical …

By Christopher M. Cole, L.Ped Heel pain is a common complaint among adults. It is often associated with having flat feet and a condition called plantar fasciitis. Many people ask what shoes are best for this condition to relieve their pain and prevent it from recurring without having to avoid their usual routines. Learn more about what factors to consider …

The month of April is dedicated to Autism Awareness. By declaring April 2 as the official World Autism Awareness Day the United Nations hopes to bring the world’s attention to autism, which is a disorder that affects tens of millions of people. By now everyone has heard of Autism and chances are you know someone either directly or indirectly that …

As we age, it gets harder to do a lot of the activities we were once able to do with ease, and we tend to take those things for granted. Walking, bending, and climbing are movements that we think are simple now, but they only get more difficult when we reach our Golden Years. The bathroom can be a hazardous …