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By Jamie Kliewe, Owner, Licensed Therapist & Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner This word will elicit different responses from different people. A lot of people only equate stress to certain types of events that might occur in our lives such as relationship loss, financial hardships, death of a loved one, major illness etc. We do not often stop to contemplate …

Various forms of venous issues affect 25 million people in the US. The symptoms of venous insufficiency are leg swelling, pain, tingling, cramping, discoloration, and in some cases, varicose veins, to name a few. Many people feel the need to elevate their legs more often to help improve blood flow. What causes venous insufficiency? When a person’s legs are swollen, …

By Vivian Wong, MD, PHD Are you suffering from hair loss? Hair loss is a hot topic right now. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of patients are presented with sudden onset hair shedding and thinning. This condition is known as telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss characterized by excessive hair shedding over the entire scalp. …

In 2013, Nathan Allman started Chefs for Seniors with his Father Barrett, a long time restaurant owner. Chefs for seniors makes customized meals for the week in their clients home while offering companionship and nutrition safety checks. Nathan Allman explained, “My father and I started cooking for clients in the Madison, Wisconsin area ourselves, but quickly realized that we’d tapped …

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 …