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For anyone with breathing problems, whether it’s from COPD, asthma, bronchitis, or any similar issue – the air inside your home must be pure! This is Florida, you’re here because of the blue sky, the beaches, the golf courses and the weather!!! That’s what brought me here as well, it’s truly a wonderful place to live. However, it’s a very different …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The popularity of regenerative, non-surgical treatments for painful hip conditions and osteoarthritis has grown in recent years, and with good reason. People want options that are less invasive, do not require anesthesia or a hospital stay, and that give successful long-term results. Being diagnosed with a labral tear or osteoarthritis no longer has to mean giving …

By Amy Hilliard According to the National Alliance for Care giving and AARP, approximately 34.2 million Americans provided care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 month. November has been designated National Family Caregivers Month, aiming to honor the dedicated and compassionate individuals who care for an aging spouse, disabled child or a parent with a …

Foot and Ankle Injuries With the growing popularity of pickleball, many sports related injuries are putting players in quite the pickle. Oddly enough, most of these injuries are taking place in the feet and ankles. According to the USAPA (USA Pickleball Association), 70% of the participants playing pickleball are over the age of 60. That’s a lot of seniors out …

Alzheimer’s Disease In 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer discovered Alzheimer’s disease. It’s hard to believe that over the past 110 years they are still no treatments or drugs to cure this devastating disease. Currently there are over 5.4 millions Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s Stages 1. No significant symptoms 2. Mild: minor …

For patients suffering from chronic or acute pain, there are alternatives to medications for relief. The Neuro-Stim System may be one of those alternatives. Neuro-Stim System (NSS) is an FDA cleared peripheral nerve stimulator designed to provide field stimulation to peripheral and cranial nerves in the ear over a 3-5 day period. NSS is mainly used to treat pain in pre-operative …

By Evie Breedlove-Mangapora, ARNP & Deborah J. Post, ARNP Worldwide, more than 346 million people suffer from diabetes, and death from this disease is expected to double by 2030, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Diabetes can kill you if you don’t quickly take steps to manage it.   So, if you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it’s important that …

By Lauren S. Josephson Residents living in sunny Southwest Florida tend to be lackadaisical when it comes to ensuring their homes security. Those who reside within a homeowners or condominium association tend to think even less about the safety and security of their home, mistakably relying exclusively on the association or the association’s Board of Directors, to keep their home safe …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Fall, or autumn, is a favorite season for many people.  The weather is getting a little cooler, things are starting to slow down and preparations for the holidays are in full swing….. For many others, fall is not so festive.  Many people tend to get sick during the fall months, allergies can flare up …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune I remember when I was about 9 years I took swimming lessons at Shawnee Lake Park in Spencer, Ohio. I loved water and learning to swim but there was one thing that scared me to death—diving head first into water.  I still hate to do it to this day. I remember standing on that diving board, …