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If you are tired of the heartburn, pressure, and regurgitation discomfort associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you can do more than just take your medications. Thirty-seven percent of overweight and obese individuals suffer GERD symptoms, and one study is showing that a structured weight loss program can lead to complete resolution of symptoms for the majority of people.   Published …

By John P. Landi, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS, Diplomate of The American Board of Phlebology – Besides varicose and spider veins, the next most common issue that I see is leg swelling. To find the reason for leg swelling is often a not so easy task since there are many possible causes, some of which include varicose veins, deep venous …

New Treatment for Colon Conditions Recent advancements in minimally invasive surgical technologies mean that patients have more options other than conventional surgery. The da Vinci® Robot Surgical System is an exciting new treatment option in minimally invasive surgery for colon conditions. One of the most common treatments for many colon conditions is Colectomy. Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove …

Understanding the Disease from a Diabetologist’s Perspective – By Kara Jacobs – Dabetes is a term most Americans are becoming too comfortable with in their daily life. Recent studies show that more and more of our local population are being diagnosed with diabetes–a disease that is largely preventable. Charles Kilo, M.D., of Millennium Physician Group in Naples, remembers growing up …

Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery – Melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, develops in the cells that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. This deadly form of skin cancer develops in a mole or appears suddenly as a new dark spot on the skin. Every year, more than 8,500 Americans (nearly one person …

By Physicians Rehabilitation – By now, you have probably read about or seen a commercial for the highly effective spinal decompression procedure VAX-D.  VAX-D stands for vertebral axial decompression. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive, spinal decompression, medical treatment for a number of low back disc conditions, including herniated, bulging, ruptured discs, degenerative disc disease, annular tears, sciatica, internal disc disruption, …

Few diets provide adequate amounts of every single vitamin, mineral and antioxidant necessary for optimal health. Even if your diet is considered healthy, many factors contribute to the absorption of vital nutrients. This is exactly why, despite the debates over what is most important to maintaining optimal health, supplements are an essential part of a balanced diet. It is important …

At Concept 10 10, you work out once a week with high intensity, totally private and with constant supervision. The following article describes what is going on in such a training session. Intensity Ideally, every exercise should be repeated until it is impossible to continue movement in a technically correct manner, that is, until the involved muscles fail. At this …

STEP INTO THE SPOT LIGHT with Teresa Sievers, MD, MSMS, FAARM and Karen Callan BA, CHHC, AADP Dear Dr. Sievers, I am 55 years old.  I understand that with menopause, and of course, just aging in general, that things will change in my body. Recently I read something about estrogen therapy alleviating some of the common menopausal issues I’m having, …

The surgery department at Physicians Regional – Collier Boulevard has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (COEMIG) by the AAGL (Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide), the leading association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery throughout the world. The hospital is the first in the State of Florida to be awarded the designation. The COEMIG program …