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Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist What exactly is Macular degeneration? The macula is the central area of the retina that provides the most intricate details of sight, the ability to recognize faces, read small print, and drive. It is an oval area that receives light filtered through the cornea and lens, and it provides visual communication to …

The housing market here in Florida is booming, and the good news is we don’t have a seasonal market, it’s year round and that includes the holidays and into the new year. Getting your home ready now is critical and if you are thinking of buying, start researching locations, neighborhoods, and amenities that you prefer now. It’s also wise to …

By Dr. Viviana Cuberos 2020 has been stressful enough, why not kick-off the holidays by getting yourself something that’ll help you enjoy it all the more? Orchidia Medical Group offers multiple treatments and procedures to get your mojo back in the bedroom, as well as aesthetic services to help you look and feel your best. Who can’t use more of …

This time of year often revolves around candy, strings of lights, tinsel, ornaments and lots of festive foods – Sounds great, right, well not so much for our pets safety. When it comes to our pets, Christmas decorations can be rather alluring. Cats and dogs may find it irresistible to play with the decorations, and dogs often try to eat …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Remember the days of rabbit ear antennas on your television sets? If you were lucky enough to find the exact seating position in your living room to optimize your body’s own magnetic field and the tilt of the earth’s axis, these beauties could tune in your favorite show with the crystal clarity of …

If the very notion of holiday hosting has you feeling a bit overwhelmed, get organized with these simple ideas that can help you serve up a successful holiday celebration. Entertainment: Ensure guests enjoy a good time by offering entertainment that is suitable for their personality types. If your guests are more drawn to energetic activities, choose light-hearted, competitive games like …

Bed rest serves as a time-honored recommendation for both injury and illness, and it is prescribed more often around flu season (the peak of which ends in March). One of the drawbacks of bed rest is the way it can weaken a patient, especially a geriatric patient. A normal muscle, at complete rest, in the absence of illness, loses up …

Individual/Family Open Enrollment November 1st – December 15th both January 1st , 2021 Effective Dates By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Beneficiaries who currently have Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) will have received their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2020 to your …

Stem cells have a remarkable ability to exacerbate healing and they provide multiple antiaging mechanisms. Numerous studies and  patients purport healing of joints, soft tissue disorders, improved range of motion, diminished pain, and antiaging results. With the Maharaj Institute you not only receive optimal care, but you can achieve optimal results due to the unprecedented training and experience level of …

Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.A.S., C.W.S.P. Toenails that curl in on the sides can penetrate through the toe’s skin causing a great deal of discomfort and even infection.  If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you know that the pain coming from that tiny little area on your body is excruciating and not easily overlooked. There are ways that you …