Sarasota Edition

“From the very beginning Dr. Rekkas shared that weight-loss [bariatric] surgery is not a magical tool. I would need to commit to lifelong change in the way I care for myself,” says Jenny Rodriguez, a Manatee County School District secretary. Jenny had robotic sleeve gastrectomy (“gastric sleeve”) surgery at Manatee Memorial Hospital in December 2019. This type of bariatric surgery …

By Mark Walter, M.D. Many of us are excited about stem cell orthopedics and its potential. After all, who wouldn’t be interested in a very safe, minimally invasive treatment that uses your own stem cells and growth factors (from your fat and blood) to heal many painful and troublesome orthopedic problems? Not only is it safer but for certain types …

By Dr. Drew Hall Migraines are debilitating headaches that affect millions of people worldwide, causing significant pain, discomfort, and disruptions in daily life. While various treatment options exist, one alternative approach that has gained attention is upper cervical chiropractic. This specialized branch of chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of the upper cervical spine, emphasizing the crucial role it plays …

By Dr. Todd Strong In the United States alone, neuropathy affects nearly 20 million people, and the mainstream medical community doesn’t offer much advice on viable treatment options. The Latin word neuropathy means nerve disorder—this nerve damage happens because the small blood vessels, which supply blood and nutrients to the nerves, becomes impaired. When the nerves are no longer fed …

By Katherine Hermes, Owner – SRQ Med Spa “I drink lots of water.” “I take lots of vitamins.” You are doing the right things – but is all your hard work and your investment really paying off? You may have heard that taking vitamins by mouth simply creates very expensive urine. There is some truth to that saying. Generally, vitamins …

By Dr. Sandra Mannon, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN, RYT, CPT-ACE Men’s Health Month serves as a reminder to prioritize well-being. In the realm of men’s health, hormone optimization and sexual rejuvenation play crucial roles. This article explores the potential benefits of hormone therapy including the use of BioTe pellet therapy, peptides, and sexual rejuvenation and their impact on men’s overall well-being, …

As a physician, I have specialized in regenerative orthopedics for over 20 years. With advances in stem cell science we now have a viable nonsurgical alternative for a whole host of orthopedic problems. In fact, as you understand the full power of using your own stem cells and growth factors from your blood (PRP), you may agree that this safe, …

By Dr. Brandon Fuller While commonly connected to those who have served in the military, post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, can impact impact anyone who has suffered from violence or emotional trauma. The National Institute of Mental Health defines PTSD this way, “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor.” According …

The Good and The Bad Hormone optimization is a topic that has gained a lot of attention in recent years, particularly among individuals who are interested in achieving an increase in their quality of life, energy, overall health and well-being. Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate most bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism, reproduction and many …

By Steven Reichbach, MD Each year about 30,000 new cases of Lyme disease are reported. According to the CDC, other methods of tracking suggest that number is actually closer to 476,000 diagnoses each year. Lyme disease is a debilitating disorder. Neuropathic pain syndromes are the root cause of many individuals’ chronic discomfort. Neuropathic pain syndromes are related to many disorders …