Collier Edition

Dr. Cyndi Yag-Howard explains the culprits and solutions. Dry skin is a not only a very common problem for our friends up North in the harsh winter climates; it also affects many people living or vacationing here in South Florida, despite the fact that we live in a moist and warm environment. Dry skin causes itching, dermatitis and infection, especially …

By Carl McAloose We all remember having PE in school. I dare say that when asked what your favorite part of the school day was, many of us said “PE.” And why not? PE was fun. You got to play games, jump, run and best of all, you weren’t sitting at your desk. You got to burn off that extra …

By Yollo Wellness That moment when we wake up and look at ourselves in the mirror and realize “ I’m beyond a dapple of this and that on my face.”  The fact that I’m in my late 40’s is showing on my face. It’s not so much that I’ve got deep wrinkles, I don’t feel like the Grand Canyon quite …

Incontinence and pelvic floor problems are remarkably common but many women are reluctant to receive help because of the embarrassment associated with these conditions. Until recently, when women would seek help for these conditions there were few good options to treat them.  Due to the tremendous advancements made in the last decade in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that primarily affects aging individuals.  These people gradually lose bone mass density over a period of several years.  As a result of osteoporosis, their bones become weak and fragile, and they have much higher risk of bone fracture from minor injuries. Furthermore, individuals with osteoporosis often require an …

By Jay Weitzner, MS, MATs, RTS What if you stood up, jumped 6 inches in the air, then landed?  Wait, don’t answer yet.  Here comes the experiment…  You have two options for landing – A and B.  In A (soft landing), you land and upon impact you bend your ankles, knees, hips and back.  In landing B (hard landing), you …

By Anna M. Avola, D.M.D., M.S. It is said that your eyes may be the window to your soul, but it turns out that your mouth is the window to the overall health of your body.  Many studies are now revealing that your oral health can effect, be affected by, or contribute to various diseases and conditions. There is a …

We live in a world that appears to thrive on speed and has little patience for activities that take time.   Think about the things that give you that stab of annoyance: cross-country airplane flight delayed 15 minute….yikes, supermarket check out line 2-deep…..eye roll, waiting for the traffic light in your comfortable air conditioned car……finger tap, microwave taking an extra 10 …

By Zorayda “Jiji” Torres, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that  manifests as abdominal pain or discomfort, spasms, bloating, gas, and abnormal bowel movements with alternating diarrhea and constipation. It affects up to 20% of adults and even children, and is usually a frustrating problem for those afflicted. The usual stool and blood tests, and even …

By LaDonna Roye, Hairstylist Hair loss is not always as complete or dramatic as chemotherapy induced hair loss or Alopecia Universalis. These conditions usually require a full wig to camouflage the hair loss. Conditions such as thyroid disease, diabetes, or hormonal changes cause a diffused hair loss or thinning on the top of the head. For this type of hair …