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By Zorayda “Jiji” Torres, MD These days it’s impossible not to be concerned about our mental health. If you yourself don’t have symptoms of depression, anxiety, difficulty focusing, difficulty remembering, insomnia, and others, it is likely that you know someone who has. Mental health issues are on the rise, and is a major cause of reduced productivity and disability. I …

By Andrew S. Bennett The primary purpose of an association is the operation of the condominium or com-munity. An association does this primarily through the implementation and enforcement of the governing documents, the covenants and rules that govern the association. While many members of condominium associations or homeowners associations (“HOAs”) are familiar with this basic structure, what they are less …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Salt is the most misunderstood nutrient on the planet.  There are a lot of falsehoods surrounding salt.  See how adding the right kind of salt to your diet can help: • Fatigue • Adrenal Disorders • Immune System Function • Hormonal Disorders • Thyroid Disorders • Headaches & Migraines • Nervous System Disorders …

Affectionately Pets This time of year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) receives considerably more phone calls than usual. Friends and relatives who come to visit may leave bags out where pets may have access to their medications. Keep any and all medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, safely away from your pets at all times. The innumerable cold medicines, …

By Amy Hilliard The holiday season is in full swing. In addition to shopping and entertaining family and friends, the holidays are also a great time to be of service to others. Everyone, regardless of age, can volunteer. In fact, older adults have a lifetime of knowledge, expertise and skills which make them especially equipped to positively impact society and …

I suppose you’d have to be completely cut off from reality not to see it.  The world is a gloomy place, and seemingly getting gloomier.  Even as I sit down to write this, the world is weeping for the nightmare that happened in Paris.  Cruelty, hatred, murder and destruction undertaken by misguided people with a misguided view of God. Isaiah, …

By David Ebner, Staff Writer Chances are that you have heard about stem cells—they have been in the news for years. But did you know that stem cells are being used right now in the United States to treat debilitating lung diseases? Sufferers of diseases like COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and interstitial lung disease are receiving life changing stem cell …

By Abbigale Grensing In today’s society appearance is a key factor in landing jobs or getting a considerable reputation. Going into a job interview you make sure you look presentable and professional. You usually do not have an abundance of time to go shopping for new clothes or even get your hair done. Epiphany Salon & Spa, in Naples, makes …

As we age, it gets harder to do a lot of the activities we were once able to do with ease, and we tend to take those things for granted. Walking, bending, and climbing are movements that we think are simple now, but they only get more difficult when we reach our Golden Years. The bathroom can be a hazardous …

By Dr. Ronald M. Repice, D.C. Cryotherapy is the use of low temperatures to trigger the body’s natural responses to heal itself. The benefits of using cryogenic chamber therapy are countless. This modality was first utilized in Japan in 1978 to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Studies conducted over the last two decades in Europe have established Whole Body Cryotherapy as a …