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By Luga Podesta, M.D., Director of Regenerative Sports Medicine – Bluetail Medical Group-Naples Low back pain is the most common medical disorder and the costliest of all medical diagnoses in industrialized societies. Back pain is second only to the common cold as the most common reason for seeing a physician. 70 to 80% of the world’s population will experience low back …

Originally founded in October 2010 in Los Angeles, the Holistic Chamber of Commerce is an international trade organization for  holistically-minded professionals, practitioners, business owners, and resource providers. Florida became the 2nd state next to California to quickly embrace the Chamber and its holistic philosophy and soon there were chapters up North in Florida and on the East Coast of Florida. …

If you are among those who have been recently been diagnosed with cataracts or think you may be suffering from vision loss due to a developing cataract, you are not alone. Cataracts are common, in fact over 90% of the population will be diagnosed with cataracts by the time they turn 65. Modern cataract surgery restores vision lost to cataracts …

Are you getting a good night’s sleep? If you experience sleep disturbances, not only are you less effective at work and with daily activities because you’re exhausted, but it can have significant repercussions on your health. If you have trouble falling asleep, or you find yourself waking up in the wee hours of the morning unable to fall back to sleep, …

By Dr. Katia Taba, Personalized Retina Care of Naples Hypertension may lead to multiple adverse effects to the eye. The retinal blood vessels can be easily seen with an eye exam and they will reflect the effects of acute and chronic high blood pressure. The retina is the tissue at the back of the eye which transforms light into nerve signals …

By Bonie Montalvo Decrease in Refunds Last year, the United States Government Accountability Office estimated that about 4.6 million fewer filers would receive refunds in 2019 and that another 4.6 million filers would owe money to the IRS. While it is still very early into the filing season, the prediction thus far seems accurate. As of the first week of …

Medicare is a sophisticated system but maneuvering your way through the maze is the tricky part. You’ll want to have the best coverage based on what your income will allow. Having the assistance of a qualified broker is essential to making sure you choose the right options for you and your loved one. When an individual turns 65-years-of-age, most people are …

Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. The Side Effects and Complications Associated with Sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders, chronic disease, diabetes, depression, behavioral issues, stroke, and brain function impairment. If not rectified, over time, sleep deprivation can lead to heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and other serious complications. The pathways of brainwave …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP A runny nose, sneezing, headache, itchy and watery eyes, these are the all too familiar symptoms of allergies. Allergies, seasonal or otherwise, are one of the biggest health issues people deal with in the United States. And the numbers are rising every year. It is estimated that nearly 50 million Americans suffer from allergies …

By Daniel I. Wasserman, M.D. Have you ever found yourself developing a rash on sun exposed areas of your body following a day on the water? A skin rash that is caused or worsened by the sun is called photodermatitis. There are a variety of photodermatidites such as photoallergic, phototoxic, photodrug (caused by medications or supplements), photocontact (something touching the skin …