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By Cederquist Medical Wellness Center Dr. Cederquist explains how diabetic patients do better with combination exercise for a happy and healthy lifestyle. Undoubtedly every family physician who cares for patients with type 2 diabetes knows the value of regular physical activity in helping these patients manage their disease. Now a new study suggests that combining aerobic exercise with resistance training …

By Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP and Leandro Perez, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI High blood sugar and cardiovascular disease are interconnected. In our country, nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which quickly escalates into the disease within a short amount of time. If you have …

It’s that time of year again. Like most of us, you probably don’t start your holiday shopping until around Black Friday or maybe even the middle of December. But heed this warning… 2021 is not the year to procrastinate. If you decide to wait to shop this year, you may be out of luck. Supply chain issues and shipping delays …

During the holidays, the average American consumes more than 80 pounds of sugar every year (30 teaspoons a day), and a large percentage of this is consumed during the month of December. The sight of food can stimulate insulin production, which encourages fat deposits. The endocrine system (your hormonal system) has a profound effect on weight balance. Many people continue …

By Dr. Valerie Sorge Throughout ancient history and many forms of detoxification have been practiced such as fasting, sweating, modified diets, juicing, herbal usage, deep breathing, exercise, and even colon irrigation techniques. We often here traditional, mainstream, medical practitioners trying to debunk the need for detoxification, stating that the body is well-equipped to do it on its own. While this …

By Melissa Bagby, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, CPN, PED-BC One minute a patient is talking to you, and the next, they’re experiencing a medical emergency. That’s where training and experience takes over and allows the nurse to promptly and accurately assess the patient and begin life-saving interventions. It begins with education and training, but how do you prepare nursing students for …

By Marek Zajac, FootXperts CEO Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. They have to withstand extreme amounts of load and pressure. In fact the pressure on every foot with every step equals 2.3 times your body weight. You might think “how is that possible?”. The answer: Science of forces and motion, including speed, velocity, acceleration, and Newton’s …

By Lenore T. Brakefield, Florida Litigation Attorney Civil litigation involves claims between individuals, commercial litigation is a lawsuit involving a corporation, partnership, or other business entity. There are many reasons a business or entrepreneur may be involved in a commercial dispute. A commercial dispute that comes under federal or state business regulations may involve one business, or multiple entities. Commercial …

Glutathione is a potent antioxidant made from amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid. It is produced by the live and involved in many body processes. It is involved in tissue building and repair, making chemicals and proteins needed in the body and in immune system function. People take glutathione for anti-aging properties, alcohol use disorder, fatty liver disease, heart …

By Greg Pascucci As our country continues to grapple with the global pandemic, we have become increasingly aware of the impact of isolation and other precautionary measures needed to lessen the spread of this virus. For those actively caring for an aging loved one, juggling care needs while worrying about needed safeguards is even more challenging during this time. In …