Sarasota Edition

By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Let’s Get Started! Our Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics team is getting excited to take on the St. Pete Run Fest November 11-13, 2022. Not only are we your title sponsor for the Half-Marathon, but we have our team members looking forward to running the half marathon, the 5k or the 10k that weekend. …

This article is dedicated to those individuals who had early childhood separation trauma, which occurs when a child is removed from his/her birth mother or when the birth mother is emotionally unavailable or physically separated from the child for an extended period. Young children and babies in utero are attuned to the unique characteristics of their mother, such as the …

By Katherine Hermes We have found a variety of vitamins, antioxidants that have positive effects on skin. These nutrients help to slow down damage caused by free radicals which can harm healthy skin cells. Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies. It is primarily made up of collagen and elastin. IV vitamin therapy can provide instant hydration for …

By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists Diabetes is when the body does not make or properly use insulin and, therefore, it impairs the body’s ability to covert sugars into energy. Type 1 Diabetes is when the body does not make insulin and Type 2 Diabetes is when the body does not properly use insulin. Over time, hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar) …

On November 17th of this year Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) will celebrate the Great American Smokeout® (GASO), a national holiday hosted by the American Cancer Society that provides an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives: not just for a day, but year-round. The Great American Smokeout® also provides an opportunity for individuals, …

By Afton Patterson Do you suffer from frequent shortness of breath? Do simple things like climbing stairs or grocery shopping leave you wheezing and coughing? If so, you may be one of millions of Americans who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to the CDC, 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, but there are millions more …

Managing diabetes is hard! You are constantly reminded to reduce your sugar intake, monitor your carbs, and prioritize complex carbohydrates over sugary, processed foods. The instructions and guidelines are never ending! You can also experiment with a low glycemic diet, which involves using the glycemic index to create a meal plan using foods that take longer to break down into …

By Dr. Thomas Hofmann It’s unlikely that many will ever forget September 28, 2022 – the day Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, bringing historic destruction and damage. Such a natural disaster can bring forth mental and physical health problems. Many faced physical injury or death, plus the damage and/or loss of their homes and possessions. The images we’ve …

By Lenita Hanson MD, F.A.C.E., CDCES, CPI According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 3 American adults (96 million) have prediabetes. Even more shocking is the fact that 8 in 10 don’t even know they have it. Many, if not most, will develop type 2 diabetes within the next 5 years if no action is taken to …

By Jeffrey Edwards, MD, RPVI The holiday season is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, celebrate the triumphs of a passing year, and to reflect on fond memories. While it is a season filled with delicious food and festive events, the holidays can also present many challenges for those with vascular disease. Here are several tips …