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Provided by Sagewood Institute Sagewood Institute brings together expert physicians and practitioners from a variety of disciplines to help clients look and feel better, and to achieve optimal health as they age using cutting-edge research and techniques. The Institute also educates professionals and the public on effective and proven peer-reviewed research on healthy aging. There is not a scientific method …

By Anne Marie Tremaine, MD I am frequently asked by my patients if diet is the cause of their skin condition or if there are dietary treatment options for their complaint. This subject matter is difficult to delve into in a concise manner partly because the topic is so broad, but mostly because the science isn’t clear. Bottomline, the answer …

Top hospitals affiliated with elite medical research centers are offering alternative therapies for patients with cancer, cognitive disorders and autoimmune disease. Why? For the past several decades, western medical practices have been following the effects of acupuncture, cold therapy lasers, biofeedback and regenerative medicine, and therefore understand that it’s helping many patients live higher quality lives. Wellness practices have been …

Welcome Aboard, to Celebrity Cruises® 14 Award-Winning Ships, that sail to more than 300 Destinations, on all Seven Continents! When our family takes a cruise, we usually look at the itinerary first, then the ship. We enjoy historic sites, museums, theatre, wineries, good food, hiking, skiing, and shopping. Celebrity offers all these adventures, except maybe snow skiing! This is why …

Numerous studies and statistics show Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias are on the rise. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s latest figures, nearly 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Experts estimate that an Alzheimer’s diagnosis will affect close to 15 million people by mid-century. Currently, every 66 seconds, someone develops dementia …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Stimulate your body’s own stem cells to proliferate and target damaged cells in your body to repair or replace them. Stem cells are the “gold standard” in regenerative medicine. Today, physicians are using stem cell therapies in the treatment of many diseases/disorders and traumas. The use of stem cells may help deter a knee replacement or surgical …

By Catalina Quintero – Certified Holistic Health Coach and Team Beachbody Coach As a whole, it’s important to make plans and write out how you will achieve your goals in all facets of life. With exercise, it’s critical to make realistic goals that you know are achievable. Don’t set out to run a marathon, if you’ve never ‘jogged’ more than …

Many people experience symptoms of arthritis in their knees, which can cause a great deal of pain. Positioned between the three bones of the knee, the articular cartilage provides a smooth gliding surface and acts as a shock absorber. This cartilage is smooth and flexible but susceptible to wear and tear. When cartilage begins to wear away, leaving the bones …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare has an Open Enrollment Period which starts January 1st to March 31, 2020 this gives you “ONE” chance to change if you were not happy with your choice that you made for 2020. Example: I choose a plan and thought my doctor was in-network and it turns out they aren’t, …

John Canterbury, M.D. The list of the biggest health threats for men is surprisingly short — and prevention pays off. Consider this top seven list of men’s health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading organizations to reflect men’s health risks in the United States. Then get serious about reducing …