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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 …

A cancer diagnosis changes everything; it is, perhaps, the most feared diagnosis a doctor can make Any patient in that situation wants to be assured they have access to the most advanced treatments, delivered by a physician who is both experienced and compassionate. And it helps tremendously if treatment can be administered in a community setting, close to home, so …

Gulfshore Urology  prostate cancer experts, like Dr. Alexandre Rosen, specialize in a comprehensive and personalized approach to your prostate cancer treatment.   Starting with your diagnosis, consultations at Gulfshore Urology begin with a thoughtful conversation between the patient and  one of their highly trained physicians.  Every step of the way, they will help guide you in understanding your course of treatment and …

Have you ever taken a moment to observe a child playing? With an empty box, or a metal pot, or some water and dirt they can create an adventure. They are naturally joyous. As we grow up, the cost of our happiness increases. We may route our happiness through earning an education, having a family, developing social relationships, or even …

By Amy Hilliard March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward”. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the campaign serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. For older adults, good nutrition is especially important. As we age, our bodies process food …

Serving size. Calories. Total fat. Percent daily value. Understanding food nutrition labels can be challenging, and many consumers just figure why bother? But for older adults, simply ignoring nutritional information can significantly compromise their health. To help make better food choices and create a healthy eating style, seniors and their family caregivers can turn to National Nutrition Month®. Organized by …

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 …

Sue Ellen Mathers Licensed Professional Realtor® since 2005 MBA, CNE, SRES, ABR It’s hard to believe it is March already! Hopefully you’ve been here for at least several weeks and you enjoyed the wonderful “winter” weather we’ve had this year. It’s a great opportunity to be outside and active, making it perhaps easier to keep some of those New Year’s resolutions! …

By Kathleen Donohue BEMER (Bio-Electric-Magnetic Energy Regulation) is a Class 1 Medical Device per our own FDA and is used in 47 other countries where it actually has a higher rating.  With 5 global patents, German engineering and Swiss manufacturing, this device is simply amazing when it comes to the benefits of overall health. For upwards of twenty years and …

By Evie Breedlove-Mangapora, ARNP & Deborah J. Post, ARNP What are Toxins? A toxin is something that interferes with normal working of the human body in a negative way.  Some toxins, are waste products from the normal activity of cells.  (Ie uric acid that accumulates or lingers causes gout).  Another type are Xenobiotics that are human-made toxins that we knowingly …