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By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Remember the days of rabbit ear antennas on your television sets? If you were lucky enough to find the exact seating position in your living room to optimize your body’s own magnetic field and the tilt of the earth’s axis, these beauties could tune in your favorite show with the crystal clarity of a …

By Dr. Kristin Wendelburg Do you have an affinity for large-breed dogs? Golden Retrievers, Labradors, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Great Danes – just to name a few! Their stature, grace, energy and overall charm are appealing, but as an owner, it’s important to realize these large-breed companions are more susceptible to elbow dysplasia. Early detection is pivotal to ensure your “loveable loaf” …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services – Seminars concerning Hearing Health Care have been scheduled throughout Southwest Florida during the month of January. These lectures have been designed to educate people about all of the confusing and misunderstood symptoms of NERVE DEAFNESS, and Tinnitus (“Ringing Ears”) and new research into the treatment of these conditions. John Hoglund BC-HIS, ACA …

The knee is notorious for pain and injury, Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does not respond to other types of treatment, injections may be …

By Lauren S. Josephson In Florida, a condominium or residential community association, through its board of directors, has the right and obligation to establish and enforce certain rules and regulations in order to maintain a safe, secure and peaceful residential community. In determining what actions you, as an owner within a residential community may take, you may want to glance …

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 it can have on life. 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 Drs. Drew and Kanema Clark There is a monumental health care crisis in this country, but it’s not what you might suspect. It’s not socialized medicine, insurance coverage or prescription drugs. The real health care crisis is the failure to emphasize the prevention of disease instead of the treatment of disease. Until we change our focus, we will forever …

By John D. Verghese, M.D. We are all concerned about the effects of time on our looks. As part of the aging process the skin undergoes many changes. There is often thinning of the dermis (deep layer of the skin) and the formation of wrinkles. This laxity (looseness) of the skin causes jowls to form around the jawline and tends …

ARRHYTHMIA RISK FACTORS • Coronary Heart Disease • Personal or Family History of SCA or Heart disorders • Heart Failure • Prior Hear Attack • Drug/Alcohol Abuse SYMPTOMS MIGHT INCLUDE •Chest Pain • Nausea, Vomiting • Shortness of Breath • Light Headed or dizziness • Fainting To help control heart arrhythmias, a pacemaker or defibrillator can be placed in the …

In the spirit of the new year, the Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic practitioners share their best advice for achieving healthy, beautiful skin. The holiday season brings joy by celebrating with family and friends, holiday parties, special events and gift giving, but along side of all of the “Fa La La” often comes a bit of stress, over indulgence …