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This summer try something new. Chances are you have not heard of whole body vibration training or Power Plate. Or maybe you have heard celebrity testimonials or saw one on the sidelines of an NFL game but you weren’t quite sure what it was or why there are waitlists to get into classes in Los Angeles. The History: Whole body vibration …

By Kathleen Donohue BEMER (Bio-Electric-Magnetic-Energy-Regulation) is a CLASS I medical device with CLASS II pending.  Designed for use at home, the greatest benefits are achieved with just two (8) minute sessions per day opening up the realm of possibilities for health and wellness.  It also includes a built in sleep program which promotes redistribution of blood to the organs involved …

By Blake W. Kirkpatrick So you found that perfect little gem of a house or perhaps vacant lot on which to build your next one? The seller (a great grandchild) has told you that “this house/property has been in the family for years.” This statement be a subtle warning. The next question you ask should be “who truly owns this …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 There are Special Election Periods for eligible individuals to purchase creditable health insurance coverage.  Most life change events have a maximum of 60 days to make that change. The majority of the time you’re earliest effective date is the 1st of the month following your application. Medicare and Under 65 Medical Plans …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP An estimated 5 million women are affected by endometriosis.  Endometriosis occurs when endometrial cells, cells of the uterine lining, travel outside of the uterus and implant elsewhere in the body.  Just like the inner lining of the uterus, these displaced cells build a uterine lining during the menstrual cycle and also shed before and …

By BO MARTINSEN, MD When I started giving lectures about omega-3 for physicians 15 years ago, few health care providers had heard about these molecules. Some doctors thought I was preaching voodoo medicine, while others politely thanked me for sharing the information. Today, the situation is quite different. The majority of Americans have heard about omega-3 and know that it …

What does Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists. P.A. have in common with the top 10 hospitals in America including Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Duke University Medical Center, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and the New York Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell? The answer is cardiac …

ADVANCED PAIN RELIEF Unless you or someone you know has struggled with severe injury, chronic pain, or degenerative disease, it’s difficult to understand the Impact ii can have on lire. But if you struggle with chronic pain, you know its debilitating effects. You’ve likely given up hobbies, family activities, and travel in your efforts to control pain and maintain functionality. …

By John P. Landi, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS, – Diplomate of The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine – Varicose Veins and Spider Veins are conditions that affect millions of people. Besides creating an unsightly appearance in the legs, they can also cause significant medical problems including cramping, aching and swelling of the legs, as well as night cramps, …

By Dr. Rich Gilbert The word apnea literally means without breath.  During sleep, the muscles and tissues of the upper airway can collapse and narrow or totally block the opening in the throat for air.  The narrowing of the upper airway can produce sound – snoring.  However, when the upper airway becomes completely obstructed breathing stops.  This condition is called …