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Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., C.W.S.P. Board Certified Ankle and Foot Surgeon and Board Certified Wound Care Specialist Bunions are a type of foot deformity, caused by the joint of your big toe protruding. It is often triggered by wearing pointed or ill-fitting shoes that squeeze your toes into unnatural positions. A form of arthritis can cause these painful, red, …

By Dr. Linell King Have you experienced unwelcome changes in your digestion such as: bloating, gassiness, cramping, diarrhea, or constipation? Is it difficult to tolerate foods that you once effortlessly enjoyed? Does your digestion dictate your lifestyle or affect your daily agenda? It’s not uncommon to experience occasional diarrhea or constipation, but when these uncomfortable and inconvenient symptoms linger, you …

By Greg Pascucci When Rhona Saunders moved to The Carlisle Naples, she knew she wanted to share her love of the theatre with others. She collaborated with three of her neighbors—Toni Dunn, Judith Laserson and Sallie Rae—to form “Live on Stage at The Carlisle,” bringing live theatre to residents at the active retirement community. “We wanted more than simply having …

By Peter Convard – General Manager It’s that same time of year again. The beginning of a new start, and what better time to finally get serious about your wellness goals? Countless people want to lose weight but doing so effectively requires a lot more than just working out or going to a gym. CoreFit by Design is not your …

Journal of the American Medical Association To improve patient care and avoid expensive Medicare penalties, healthcare has focused on minimizing unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 days. Age is one of the risk factors involved. Our older patients are almost 30% more likely to experience readmissions compared to patients younger than 65.1 Among older patients, a number of signs have long …

By Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI – Vein Specialists of Fort Myers and Bonita Springs Venous disease affects about 20% of the U.S. population or about 50 million adults according to Dr. Joseph Magnant, founder of Vein Specialists. He says, “Venous disease is a medical condition like hypertension and high cholesterol and deserves our attention to reduce the risk …

How TCAR Helps To Prevent Stroke During Stenting By Russell Becker, DO, Vascular Surgeon Plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis) can cause many issues, but when the carotid arteries are blocked, the stakes are higher due to the likelihood of plaque breaking off or total occlusion of the artery, which can cause an ischemic stroke. When vascular surgeons are attempting to …

Courtesy of Personalized Retina Care of Naples Retinal diseases are silent: there is no pain, no redness, no tearing associated with them. Until it affects the macula, the very central part of the retina, there are no symptoms. Most of us only go to the Eye Doctor once a year, but what happens if you’ve experienced a visual disturbance? How …

By Daniel I. Wasserman, M.D. Retinol (Vitamin A) and Retin-A (the old brand name for what is really tretinoin) are structural and functional analogues of vitamin A that exert multiple effects on cellular growth and development, the immune system, and embryonic development. Topical retinoids are used to treat a variety of conditions such as acne, photoaging, psoriasis, and several other …