Sarasota Edition

By Duane Wiggins, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon with Quigley Eye Specialists All of us should be getting our regular eye examinations to make sure our eyes are healthy, but the importance of people with diabetes getting their recommended exams is critical. In both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, the high blood sugar is highly involved …

In the U.S. over 100 million people reportedly suffer from some form of chronic pain. Most people can relate to having experienced physical pain in their lifetimes, but to have to live with that pain on a daily basis can become intolerable Neuropathic pain syndromes are the root cause of many individuals chronic discomfort. Neuropathic pain syndromes are related to …

The Hidden Effects on Children and How to Help Them Recover Bullying has become rampant in the school system. Children and teens are often picked on, ostracized, teased, publicly humiliated, or targeted in many ways by their peers at school. Witnessing or being around bullying can also be a traumatic experience for many children. • 49 percent of children in …

By Jeffrey Edwards, MD, RPVI Vascular surgeons are specialists who are highly trained to treat the disorders of the vascular system. Blood vessels and lymphatic vessels are vital for normal function, as arteries carry oxygen rich blood to all of your tissues, veins carry blood back to the heart, and lymphatic vessels provide vital transport to immune cells and other …

Get Glowing and Keep Glowing™ with a VI Peel! The #1 Chemical Peel for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, nurses, and estheticians worldwide is designed to target pigmentation, acne, and aging via a painless, effective treatment only available through authorized clinicians. The VI Peel® is a skin treatment used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face and chest. It …

By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is caused by inflammation of the three thick bands of connective tissue that span the bottom surface of the foot. The plantar fascia bands are fibrous tissue that originate from the heel, spanning the arch and insert onto the ball of the foot. …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation, the heart becomes enlarged. The muscle mass of the heart thickens, and the heart tries to beat as fast as possible to keep up with …

For the last 16 years, Patrick Smith has served Clermont as a local estate planning attorney and occasional radio guest host. It’s the last year, though, that has brought his knowledge and outreach to the entire state and across the country — this time returning as host of his own callin legal advice show. Saturday mornings from 8-9 you can …

By Dr. Stephen Prendiville We’ve all seen photos of celebrities who we know are much older than they appear and we assume that they have had “some work done” or they have some magic potion that shaves years off their appearance. The truth is there is no magic or secret potion. There are treatments and anti-aging options that are available …

By Dr. Cindy Vaccarino, DPT, PT Have you suffered an injury? Do you have a disability or an ongoing health condition? Are you between the ages of two and over 65? Then Physical Therapy may be for you. Some of the most common reasons that a person needs physical therapy range from recovering from a sports injury, improving mobility, managing …