Collier Edition

During the summer months, we’re dreaming of our upcoming vacations, time at the beach, outdoor events, and amazing destinations. But when the time comes for our travel or fun to begin, there are often injuries that can coincide. When traveling for long distances, whether by car, plane, or other means, we can become somewhat cramped up in small spaces. It’s …

Before focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease, it is important to express a few realities and distinguish the difference between normal aging and mild cognitive impairment/dementia. There are many changes in the ability to think that are considered a normal part of the aging process. These slow declines are typically subtle, affecting the speed of thinking and overall attention span. The cognitive …

By Daniel I. Wasserman, M.D. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, men accounted for nearly 10% of the total cosmetic procedures in 2013. This was a 273% increase from 1997! In a study from 2015 to 2017, the percentage of men greater than or equal to 21 years old reporting the use of a daily skincare regimen …

By Russell Becker, DO, Vascular Surgeon If you’ve experienced swollen legs, tingling, burning or itching sensations in your legs, a feeling of heaviness, aching, cramping, or skin discoloration, you could have Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs). Every year, nearly one million people are affected by DVTs, and sadly, approximately 100,000 of these cases end in death. These are grim statistics since …

For many patients a routine annual physical is not complete enough to reach optimal health goals. Traditional medical practitioners have limited time for each patient. Often, a patient leaves the office with a pill for every ill. When a provider has exhausted medications, a patient is referred to an “ologist” to evaluate, perform expensive tests, and give more meditations or recommends …

The hot humid weather, along with overexposure to the sun can leave skin feeling a lackluster, irritated and out of balance. There’s no doubt you’ve heard about the CBD craze that’s sweeping the nation. Well, now Vintage Joye Organics is offering CBD skincare to give your skin the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and brightening rescue it needs. With the following products your …

Twenty-five years ago, in the summer of 1994, Dr. Jonathan Frantz started Frantz EyeCare to achieve his life’s mission; providing a lifetime of better vision to the people of Southwest Florida through access to the latest technology and world-class service. He began this mission with a single location in Lee Memorial Hospital. Since then, his thriving practice has grown exponentially …

Dr. Michael J. Petrocelli, Every year more than a million patients visit their doctor due to heel pain! The most common foot and heel discomfort is caused by an excruciating disorder known as heel spurs in combination with plantar fasciitis. Heel Spurs Heel spurs are calcium deposits that grow into boney protrusions under the heel bone. They are usually not too …

By Adam Morris, DC A common misconception when it comes to resistance training is that it is only for strength athletes and young, athletic people. Research has continued to come out to show the benefits of strength training for ALL ages. Resistance training does not have to equate with using a barbell or dumbbells. Resistance training can include weight machines, …

By Josh Mick Josh Mick is a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS #39767) and Divisional Sales Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage (NMLS #3029, NMLS #1825892). Southwest Florida’s summer heatwave may have you grabbing an extra bottle of water on your way out the door or trading your Saturday run for a relaxing float in the pool, but one thing you shouldn’t be …