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The best place to start building your immune system is with the gut. “Prevention always trumps intervention,” says Laura Korman, DC, DACBN, and owner of Korman Relief & Wellness Center in Port Charlotte, Florida. “We don’t want to wait, hope, and cross our fingers that we don’t get the flu; we want to be proactive and build our immune systems.” …

The Holiday season is upon us, and with all of the festivities, we should be well reminded that this time of year can literally put a great deal of stress on our hearts. Since heart disease is still the leading cause of death in both men and women, what better way to understand and implement heart health and risk prevention? …

Written by Dr. Paul M. Graham Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a new and exciting treatment option for hair loss currently being offered by many dermatologists across the country. Patients that have failed a variety of treatment options for hair loss are now seeing incredible results with PRP therapy. Historically, hair transplants were the only definitive option available for near …

Our roots are in anti-aging aesthetics; so we know a thing or two about this topic. We’re excited to share some important information with you! Skin Structure and Function The skin is made up of several layers. The layer you see on the outside is essentially dead skin cells making their way off the surface and the cells below that …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. The term “dynasty trust” sounds like something that could only be useful for aristocrats or folks with more money than they could possibly spend in a lifetime. Jeff Bezos might need a dynasty trust. Or Bill Gates. But most estate plans don’t need that sort of thing, right? Well … it’s not quite so simple. …

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More people die of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancer combined. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women – it ranks just behind prostate and breast cancer, respectively. …

Safety at home is so important: especially for seniors. The leading causes of injury and death in our homes and communities can be prevented: • Emergencies • Wellness (or lack thereof) • Falls • Driving While groups of all ages have opportunities to enhance personal safety in each of these categories, seniors present particular risk. For instance, every second of every …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) affects 1 in 3 women. As women age, their pelvic floor, which protects and supports the internal pelvic organs may become weakened, stretched, less elastic and less resilient. The weakened pelvic floor muscles can subsequently allow organs to prolapse and fall into the vagina. It can also cause overactive bladder and incontinence …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Nobody likes to think about their own mortality. And there’s never a “convenient time” to discuss making a last will with your lawyer. But what you need to remember is that you don’t write a will for yourself.  You write it for your loved ones – both to make sure they’re provided for and to …

Wendy Taylor, CTC, STE, Leisure Division Leader with Preferred Travel of Naples, recently took a 20-day cruise from Dublin, Ireland to Oslo, Norway. She landed in Dublin from Miami and was able to spend two incredible nights at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in the heart of Irish city. This downtown location has breathtaking architecture, great walking, Irish pubs, galleries, and International clientele. …