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Have you ever felt like there is an unusual “fullness” in your vagina or pelvis, or felt a fleshy mass where you have never seen one before?  Some women describe this feeling as “sitting on a ball”! You may have a pelvic prolapse.  This is nothing to be alarmed about as you can overcome pelvic prolapse. It is difficult to …

Patients often resist or delay necessary surgery because of the toll it takes on their body and their lifestyle. At Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, it’s possible to have complex procedures but with less pain and a faster recovery time—thanks to the revolutionary Robotic-Assisted Surgical Systems. These innovative systems allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures through tiny incisions, which may …

By James W. Mallonee During the summer of 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the concept of marriage equality. Following that ruling, the court went on to decide that State laws banning same sex marriages were unconstitutional.  That decision was born out of a New York case called Windsor v. United States.  It involved a same sex American couple …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church Time for a bible lesson…I promise it will not be boring. This is how I understand Ephesians 3:20 after I have studied it in the Interlinear Bible. “To the one who has power over all things and constructs, beyond our present situation, that we ask or think through the physical …

By Ramon Gil, M.D. As scientists and medical researchers continue to make progress searching for the cause(s) of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and ways to eventually “cure” this illness, the treatment has become not only more effective, but more specialized, requiring from both:  patients and treating neurologists, a more comprehensive understanding of the different aspects of this complex disease. The amount …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has grown in prevalence over the last decade and is now the third leading cause of death in America. When diagnosed with an incurable chronic illness, people tend to search for alternatives to traditional medicine. The quest for treatment options can leave a patient feeling overwhelmed. Anxiety and depression can exacerbate symptoms, creating a vicious …

By Justin Long Director of Housing and Residence Life at Florida SouthWestern State College. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and it is important to take a step back to learn some important facts about the impacts of alcohol specifically with young adults (18-24 years of age).  This annual event “…was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma so often …

Spring cleaning is done and now it’s time to be ready for summer. What better way to prepare than to perform the same spring cleaning to your health and body. Throughout the year, we focus on so many other issues in our lives that the one thing that usually gets overlooked is our own body. Now is the time to …

By Lori Ann Mertens, REALTOR® Whether downsizing or up sizing in homes over the holidays can be a trying situation for everyone involved. But if you have a proper plan; the transition into your new home can be as smooth as possible. Sometimes you just need a tax break for the year when you are moving in or out of …

April is a month designated to celebrating Occupational Therapist.  Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” …