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By Yollo Wellness Turmeric is a spice that has been used in cooking for centuries. Scientists have determined that turmeric has many biological activities, although they do not fully understand exactly how it exerts these effects. From laboratory experiments, it has been deduced that substances in turmeric (called curcuminoids) prevent inflammation by inhibiting the molecules that mediate inflammatory reactions. Curcuminoids …

By Eric Hochman, M.D. Dating back long before the 1500s when Ponce de Leon sought the Fountain of Youth in St Augustine, Florida, explorers and common men alike have been searching for ways to stay young forever.  Although this legendary fountain remains undiscovered, researchers have uncovered some methods to combat the effects of aging.  By modifying behavior and implementing simple …

February is designated as American Heart Month. With this in mind, let’s review just how important it is to take steps that allow you to keep your heart healthy and functioning at an optimal level for years to come. Heart health is dependent on a variety of factors including our diet, genetic factors, and activity level.  If you have a …

If home is where the heart is, shouldn’t every home be heart healthy? Easier said than done in U.S. homes today, where: • Processed, high-fat, high-sugar foods are readily available • Sedentary activities, such as TV watching and computer use, take time away from physical activities That’s a problem, since a low-fat, low-sugar, high-fiber diet and regular exercise are the …

Until recently, diagnosis of small bowel pathology had relied primarily on radiological  techniques,  in  part  due  to  the relative inaccessibility of the small bowel to conventional endoscopy. Progress continues to be made in cross-sectional imaging technologies, harnessing the power of computer tomography, MRI and ultrasound, facilitating rapid, accurate and minimally invasive investigation of the small bowel and adjacent tissues. What …

Just in time for National Children’s Dental Health Month, the dental hygiene students of Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) have been very busy planning events that focus on the dental educational needs of a variety of entities throughout Southwest Florida. Community members from the youngest to the oldest benefit from instructions in oral healthcare provided by these students with each …

By Jack Di Giacomo Sr. (A.K.A.) 6-Pack Jack I am in the gym many times per week, I Witness This, All The Time, With and Without  a Partner or even Worse, their Personal Trainers, Giving Support of, It’s ALL You, It’s ALL YOU, or ONE More Rep. The Power of the Down Rep As life takes us down the path of experiences, we …

By Gastroenterology Specialists Fatty liver occurs when excess fat accumulates inside liver cells. This means normal, healthy liver tissue becomes partly replaced with fatty tissue. The fat starts to invade the liver, gradually infiltrating the healthy liver areas, so that less and less healthy liver tissue remains. The fatty liver has a yellow greasy appearance and is often enlarged and …

Are you aware that there is a link between heart health and hearing loss?  There is a strong link between healthy hearts and hearing well.  The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) recommends that everyone who is 40 or older have their hearing checked routinely as part of their health care.  Many cardiologists see the ear as an indicator of heart health …

Flu season is among us and with an increase in the number of people in the area for the winter, preventing the flu and other viruses can be difficult this time of year. The muscle aches, fever, chills and fatigue that accompany the virus affect five to 20 percent of the U.S. population each year and hospitalize hundreds of thousands, …