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What you need to know? By Dr. John P. Landi, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS, Diplomate of The American Board of Phlebology – Varicose veins and spider veins are very common problems affecting over thirty million people throughout the United States. Varicose veins are large and ropey in appearance and usually appear as bulging in the leg anywhere from the thigh to …

The healthcare industry has recently witnessed the adoption of many new technologies that increase the efficiency of various medical treatments. Minimally invasive surgery is one of the most important developments among all such cutting-edge medical technologies. The increasing demand of specialized treatment has propelled an increase in patient preference for minimally invasive surgeries. Minimally invasive surgery minimizes surgical incisions to …

By Marlena Cecil, PA-C In all my years as a medical professional I have never been as personally excited about the release of a new medication as I am now. There are two very important reasons for my glee – one this new medication is known as the New Adderall alternative and secondly it is made by the “Apple Computer” …

 WALKING ON THE SIDE OF YOUR FOOT By Myles Rubin Samotin, MD – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Foot and Ankle – If we think about the anatomy of our foot and ankle we all think that the Achilles tendon is the most important tendon in our lower leg and the one that causes the most problems. But …

Exam is a Low-cost Option to Protect Your Health By Millennium Physician Group Did you know that many health conditions have no obvious symptoms, meaning you will not know something is wrong unless you are looking for it? That is why preventive health care is key, says Maria Del-Rio Giles, M.D., with Millennium Physician Group in Naples. “It is never …

Get it while the getting is good By Dr. Caroline Cederquist and AnneElena Foster Few would argue, this is the best time of year in Southwest Florida.  The spring weather is still spectacular, with clear, sunny days that aren’t yet too hot. If you’re like most people, this weather does something to you. These warm, breezy days are the stuff of …

Emily Clements is the mother of two young children, a 3-year-old girl and a 10-month-old boy. And like so many other working mothers, Emily is tasked with maintaining a careful balance between career and motherhood—managing the demands of family life while maintaining the medical needs faced by all women. The difference is, when Emily Clements goes to work every morning, she …

By Prathima Moorthy, M.D., Pain Management Center of Naples There are many different terms for sacroiliac joint problems, including SI joint dysfunction, SI joint syndrome, SI joint strain, and SI joint inflammation. Each of these terms refers to a condition that causes pain in the SI joints from a variety of causes. As with most other joints in the body, the …

By Jorgen Albrechtsen In a normal fitness center: More sets of each exercise are practiced – and it a higher pace. Causes reduced intensity and results. The quality of the equipment compared to that of Concept 10 10 – much friction and often not constructed in the strength curve that is adequate for the movements. . No equipment that effectively …

How to Plan Your Life of Optimal Health and Well-being By Deborah Lee, PhD, RN, Better Choices Health Coaching, Naples You plan for retirement, finances, vacation and education, but have you thought about planning for your health? Just like the other plans you make in your life, you can develop and implement a plan for a life of optimal health and …