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If you or someone you know are experiencing burning sensations and abrasions in the eyes that limit your everyday living activities, you may have dry eyes. Or, if you already have been diagnosed with dry eyes, the “solution” provided by your physician may be offering only temporary, short-term relief. So we talked with Ophthalmologist James E. Croley III, M.D., about LipiFlow, …

There are multiple forms of hernias, but two common types are inguinal and ventral. A ventral hernia is a protrusion in the abdomen caused by a weak spot in the muscle fibers. The protrusion is usually an organ or the intestines that jut through the abdominal wall, causing a bulge that is often times noticeable to the naked eye. By …

By Michelle Fernandez We went down to the new ExerMedic headquarters in Creekside Corners. It is located in the new plaza at the corner of Immokalee road and Goodlette-Frank road. We came to interview Jorgen Albrechtsen, the founder of this new concept. Jorgen, what is ExerMedic? It is a scientifically based unique physical program that will greatly benefit a lot of …

Whether you’ve suffered one yourself or know someone who has, falls are among one of the most serious health concerns for older patients. It is a scary 4 letter word that we all want to avoid.   Approx. 30-40% of community dwelling adults over the age of 65 fall each year.  Starting out in this New Year we want you to make …

By Amy Hilliard January seems to be filled with a long list of New Year’s resolutions as we plan to make changes and reaffirm commitments to our personal goals, including improving our health and wellness. It’s been found that though 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only eight percent have long-term success. At The Carlisle Naples, the community’s lifestyle …

Patients that suffer from depression show different neurological patterns on brain scans and imaging, than those who don’t suffer from depression. Structures in the brain that show serotonin levels, as well as synapses, which help brain neurons communicate, are lacking in patients that suffer from depression and are clearly dissimilar than those with non-depressed brains. People with depression often times cannot …

Allergy is an adverse reaction to certain foods, dust, dust mites, mildew, pollens, pets, cosmetics, plants, metals, chemicals, or medications.  The immune system tends to overreact in these cases.  This can produce inflammation, irritation, and even life threatening respiratory distress or allergic shock.  Over 20% of Americans suffer from these genetic diseases, which are very disruptive to the patient and the …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Many people know someone who suffers from back pain and has accepted it as a part of life. In fact, almost half of us have some sort of spinal pain coming from our neck, mid-back, or lower back. Did you know that back pain is most often the result of spinal instability caused by injured ligaments? …

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. As we age most of us notice a definite change in our ability to see clearly. I know I certainly have. I wear contact lenses and I keep telling my Doctor I think I need a new prescription. I just can’t see as well as I use to and oh, what’s with the lights at …

By Mary Baron, RN, MS, iRNPA and Charlene Baron, RN, BSN, iRNPA The Need for Patient Advocacy Have you or a loved one ever felt like you did not know what questions to ask when you go to your doctor? Or felt overwhelmed navigating numerous appointments with specialists? Are you feeling lost because you feel like you have tried everything …