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By Kriston J. Kent, M.D., MPH America’s Health (Care) Crisis (and your own Health): Is “An Ounce of Prevention” the Only Real Solution? As we approach the end of 2014, Two things remains constant: 1) Americans quality of life (Health span) continues to worsen and 2) Healthcare costs are spiraling out-of-control.  Furthermore, almost every attempt by the government, employers, and …

Autoimmune disorders refer to a varied group of illnesses that involve almost every organ system in the human body to include the tissues in the oral cavity. Most patients suffering from autoimmune disorders are more likely to have gum disease than people without them. Inflammation is the common denominator. In all these autoimmune disorders, the patient’s immune system mistakenly attacks …

Submitted by Avow According to a Gallup annual Lifestyle Poll1 conducted in 2006, six in 10 Americans own some type of pet. Dog owners made up the majority, followed by those owning a cat, and or both, not far behind. In 2012, results from an American Pet Products Association (APPA) survey backed that figure up when it reported 62% of …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP “Li Gan Jian Ying” – “Put the pole under the sun and the shadow appears immediately” Classical acupuncture wisdom proclaims that the success of acupuncture treatment should be immediately discernable, much as when a stick placed under the sun will immediately cast a shadow. By utilizing the Balance Method we can achieve a …

Pop quiz: How much do you really know about the people you hire to work in and around your home? Through casual conversations you may know where they live, their children’s names and ages. You might know someone for whom they’ve done work or have a friend or acquaintance in common (that’s probably how you found out about them in …

By Andrew S. Bennett Given Florida’s favorable geography, climate, and tax laws, it can be easy to understand why investors, both in out of the state, seek to acquire investment property in Florida. However, for an investor, the decision to acquire Florida property can be relatively easy compared to the decision as to how he or she should take title …

By Thom Braun As we approach the height of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, residents’ safety and wellbeing continues to be a chief concern for retirement communities across the state. The Carlisle, a luxury resort-style senior living community in North Naples, is no exception. According to The National Hurricane Center, research shows that mid-September has about as many major hurricane …

By Harry Tsai, M.D. In the United States, it is estimated that Prostate Cancer will affect 233,000 men in 2014 alone. According to the National Cancer Institute, almost thirty thousand cases will result in death. Ranking as the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in American men, approximately one in every seven men will be diagnosed with the disease in …

Dr. Rich Gilbert speaks on alternative to CPAP Paying attention to your oral hygiene, especially your gums, may play a bigger role in your overall health than you may think. Proper oral hygiene also contributes to keeping your heart healthy. Preventative care of your teeth and gums help to fight against various deadly heart diseases. The mouth is a vital …

The city of Estero is a quiet city located between the popular destinations of Fort Myers and Naples. It is the perfect site for a Life Care Center of America facility. From nursing care, inpatient therapy and outpatient therapy services; Life Care has many great in-house care options. Their personnel truly understand the difficult decisions family members make in supporting …