Lee Edition

House Call with Dr. Andy: Breast Cancer

By Andy Oakes-Lottridge, MD, FAAFP, President of the Lee County Medical Society Being 36 years old, and based on the current recommendations for breast cancer  screening,  Angela  shouldn’t really have had to worry about mammograms for another few years. Unfortunately, she has a strong family history of breast cancer, since her mother had it at 38 years of age. Angela’s …

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Magnesphere: The natural choice for relaxation and better health.

Symptoms of stress can affect your health and you may not even realize why your health is declining. Oftentimes, many people make the mistake of blaming an underlying illness is the cause of decreased energy, a headache that just won’t go away, or endless nights of sleeplessness. The truth is, most of the time, stress is actually the cause of …

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Find Unique Handmade Items at Local Craft Fair

Are you on the look-out for a nearby arts and crafts fair? No matter what you might be looking for, chances are you will find it at the Buckler Craft Fair being held at the Lee Civic Center on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday November 8. Annual Arts and Craft Fairs attract artisans and crafters from across the country, providing …

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When is Chest Pain Serious?

It’s 2 AM and you wake up with chest pain.  What should you do?  Maybe it’s just indigestion, but maybe it’s a heart attack. How do you know what to do? Heart attacks kill more people in the U.S. than any other single disease, and the most common symptom people have from a heart attack is chest pain.  The term …

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3 Steps Estate Planning – Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Loved Ones!

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! At Health & Wellness, this month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  We know that regular screenings are recommended for early detection and prevention of serious health concerns.  Other “lifestyle” recommendations include regular exercise, stress management and a healthy diet, and these lifestyle changes can be taken right now to aid …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month A Survivor’s Perspective

It’s October again.  The month when the world turns pink.  For breast cancer patients and survivors, breast cancer awareness is January, February, March… You get the idea. This is a different take on breast cancer from one survivor’s perspective. First, a few facts. One in eight women will hear, “I’m sorry, you have breast cancer.” But, breast cancer is not …

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Local Hope for Those Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis

Ten thousand new Multiple Sclerosis cases are diagnosed every year in the US. This disease  affects people usually between the ages of 20-50. The ratio of women with MS to men with the disease is 2 to 1.Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease which affects the brain and spinal cord. MS can cause a variety of symptoms, visual problems, …

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Life Care Center of Estero

Life Care Center of Estero is a 155 bed rehabilitation and nursing center located between the metropolitan areas of Naples and Fort Myers. We have both inpatient and outpatient programs with an established reputation with the Estero community. Our facility has private rooms available with flat screen televisions and renovated treatment areas to provide a comfortable place to stay and …

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Hip Instability at the Core of Hip Pain conditions

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Are you trying to get to the core of your hip pain or arthritis? Joint instability may be an overlooked reason why you have not yet found long term pain relief. Over the last decade, hip injuries due to hip instability have become increasingly recognized as a source of pain and disability. This makes sense …

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Hyperbaric Oxygen is a Necessity for the Mitochondria The Powerhouse of the Cell

By Yollo Wellness What are mitochondria? Mitochondria are organelles that are found in every cell in the human body. Mitochondria are the cells’ power sources. They are distinct organelles with two membranes. Usually they are rod-shaped, however they can be round. What do mitochondria do? Mitochondria convert the food we eat, more specifically carbohydrates, along with oxygen and nutrient co-factors …

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