Sarasota Edition

National Nutrition Month serves as a timely reminder for everyone to focus on their dietary choices and overall health. For individuals grappling with chronic kidney disease (CKD), this observance holds even greater significance. CKD necessitates a nuanced approach to nutrition, and understanding how to make informed dietary decisions is crucial for managing the condition effectively. One of the primary considerations …

By Dr. Lackey Millions of people have varicose vein problems, yet only one half of 1 percent seek treatment. Vein disease goes undiagnosed and therefore undertreated. Patients tell us that their physicians have reassured them that the leg symptoms they experience are a part of aging and that it is “nothing to worry about.” Ignoring daily leg swelling, pain, cramping, …

Obesity affects millions of Americans. Over the last couple of decades, it has spread from the adult population to adolescents and children. Although it is often attributed to poor eating habits and a lack of exercise, the truth is really a bit more complicated than that. The process by which the body converts food into energy can be influenced by …

Prevention is Key | Expert Care is Essential Did you know that pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in the U.S.? It’s a fun sport that requires low-impact aerobic exercise, and the fact that it requires four players makes it an enjoyable, social event. However, with all of this fun-filled activity, injuries are bound to happen. Orthopedic surgeons and …

By Dr. David S. Zamikoff Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves in your body which can cause a wide range of symptoms. The nerves in your body are responsible for transmitting signals from your brain to the rest of your body, so when they become damaged or diseased, they can interfere with these signals and cause various problems. …

By Dr. Jai Grewal In today’s fast-paced world, stress is often held in our bodies, particularly in the neck and shoulders. But what if there was a surprising solution to alleviate not just neck tension but also its ripple effects on common issues like TMJ, tinnitus, and headaches? Enter Botox, typically associated with cosmetic enhancements, now proving to be a …

By Alfonso L. Espinel, MD Influenza viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the infection coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the droplets directly, or you can pick up the germs from an object — such as a telephone or computer keyboard — and then transfer them to your eyes, nose, or mouth. People with the …

We only have one heart, so we need to treat it with all the love, care, and attention we can. Quitting smoking will improve the health of your heart for many years to come. Tobacco use is the chief cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S. and can harm every organ and cell in the body. With over …

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all genders, races, and ethnicities in the United States. According to the CDC, it claims a life every 34 seconds. That makes it so that roughly one out of every five deaths is a direct result of heart disease. That’s a statistic that’s hard to swallow. Are you at risk? With …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a prevalent concern for individuals over 50, affecting their vision and quality of life. This progressive eye condition gradually damages the macula, the central portion of the retina, leading to blurred or distorted vision and, in severe cases, vision loss. The impact of AMD on daily life …