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By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Acid reflux is very common in today’s world. Statistics show 60% of the adult population in the United States will experience some type of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD at some point in their lives. Currently there are seven million people in the U.S. living with some form of GERD. Acid reflux is the …

Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and given limited options? The traditional recommendations often include pain medications, weight loss, cortisone injections, and stopping athletics, while waiting for the joint to degenerate enough to warrant undergoing a joint replacement or fusion surgery. Who really wants to pop pain pills, stop sports, and wait for the joint to degenerate so badly that …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG As infants and toddlers, our bowel movements are a cause for celebration bringing relief to parents and grandparents alike. But as we age, these natural bodily functions become a source of embarrassment and even shame for those who suffer with fecal incontinence. According to Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG, a board certified physician specializing in the …

By John Canterbury, M.D. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is located over the trachea (wind pipe) just below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland plays a very important role in most all the metabolic processes of the body. The thyroid gland produces a hormone and together the gland and hormone are responsible for regulating metabolism. How Thyroid …

More than 30 million people in the U.S. are affected by chronic sinusitis.  Each year it’s one of the most common reasons that individuals visit their doctor.  People who suffer from ongoing sinus complications usually have difficulty breathing, contributing to other health disorders. Some of the symptoms of Chronic Sinusitis are: • Nasal obstruction • Difficulty breathing • Postnasal drainage …

By Dr. Robert Gilliland, DC If you have an enlarged prostate (BPH) or erectile dysfunction (ED) the following information could be life changing! Recent double blind, placebo controlled medical studies have shown this non-invasive, NASA-patented therapy to: • Decrease prostate volume by an average of 57% • Reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) • Reduce symptoms associated with erectile …

It’s that time of year again! A time for new beginnings. What are you going to do to make this year better? That’s what countless people are trying to figure out. Attempting diets, exercise routines, spending more time with loved ones, and setting personal goals are all essential in our wellbeing, so Naples Soap Company wants to share their top …

It’s a new year and like many others, you set out with the best of intentions to create a fitness or weight loss routine to counteract the consumption of all those holiday treats, eggnog, cocktails, and even that whole fruitcake you won’t admit you ate as a midnight snack. Or, perhaps the guilt has set in from spending the past …

Cervical cancer is a fast-growing disease that can lead to death if not caught in its pre-stages. Years ago, cervical cancer was a leading cause of death in women. Those statistics have changed. In fact, diagnosing precancerous cervical lesions is now more common; this is achieved through preventative pap smear tests. Women that receive annual Pap tests are preventing cervical and …

Yes. It’s another New Year’s resolution article. But don’t stress. This one has nothing to do with losing weight, clearing clutter, or managing your money. You’ll find these New Year’s resolutions for caregivers easy -even fun-to keep. Because they can help you reduce stress, live more mindfully in the new year, and take care of nagging concerns. 1. Carve out time …