Charlotte Edition

Hot summer days are quickly approaching here in Southwest Florida. Leaving our seniors and diabetics at risk to heat related injuries. It’s important for people especially one’s living with diabetes to be aware of the risks associated with hot and humid weather conditions. As a diabetic or senior It’s important to understand that any type of break in the skin …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Tinnitus is the hearing of sound when no external sound is present. While often described as a ringing, it may also sound like a clicking, hiss or roaring. Rarely, unclear voices or music are heard. The sound may be soft or loud, low pitched or high pitched and appear to be coming from one ear …

By James W. Mallonee When a Florida citizen dies, his or her permanent Florida residence passes to their lineal descendants when there is no Will. This magical event occurs at the moment of death. If the person who passes has a Will, then the beneficiaries named in the Will are normally the recipients of the decedent’s permanent residence. The permanent …

By Sheryl Hensel As long as your immune system is running smoothly, you don’t even notice it’s there or think about what it’s doing. What happens when it doesn’t work properly? Diseases like Colorectal Cancer, Endometriosis, Kidney Disease, Vision Impairments, and Brain Disorders to name a few start to set in. The role of an immune system is to protect …

By Michele Gero, MD Can you imagine calling your doctor and getting a same-day appointment for your urgent needs? What about sending a picture by text to your doctor, discussing diagnosis and developing a treatment plan without ever leaving your home? Can you imagine not being rushed when you see your doctor, with the ability to address multiple concerns in …

March is National Nutrition Month and what exactly does that mean? Well, for starters it provides an opportunity for you to assess your current nutritional intake and health. How do you care and feed/fuel your body, your amazing organic machine? Before you think about that let’s start with a basic explanation of nutrition. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines nutrition as “the …

When it comes to colorectal cancer, early diagnosis is critical because colon polyps go unnoticed most of the time. Polyps are cell growths on the lining of the colon or large intestine. If you have them, it’s best to have them removed. Polyps don’t turn cancerous in every case, but your risk of developing cancer increases with the type, number and …

During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting your immunity is more important than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people who have a well-balanced, nutritious diet tend to be healthier and have a stronger immune system with a lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases. Studies have even shown that a healthy diet can reduce …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 2020 was certainly a trying year for all of us with COVID19 changing the way we live, work and even who we meet. Health Insurance is often looked at as a bill that is optional and not necessary. Really? Why would you not consider your health and life not the most …

By James Ferrara, Lymphedema Therapist Do You Have lymphedema? Lymphedema is a build-up of lymphatic fluid throughout the body, and it is usually a secondary issue that arises after cancer treatment or lymph node removal; it can also be a critical indicator for individuals that an illness or adverse reaction is occurring in their bodies. Lymphedema is a threatening disorder …