Collier Edition

By Madeline Ebelini, MA, RYT – Stress, as we know, has significant negative effects on health, is a major factor in chronic inflammatory conditions, and is a risk factor for many illnesses. Mindfulness is an ancient practice enjoying widespread attention these days due to it’s powerful positive impact on stress. Mindfulness is the skill of intentionally focusing sustained attention on …

By Dr. Alexandra Konowal – More than 13 million aesthetic procedures with BOTOX® Cosmetic (botulinum toxin type A) have been administered since the product was first approved in 2002 in the United States for temporary treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines (the vertical “frown lines” between the eyebrows) in adults 18 to 65. According to the American Society for …

By Dr. Caroline Cederquist and Joy Lynn Post – As the springtime temps warm up in Florida, a fresh selection of pro- duce begins to blossom and ripen. Seasonal favorites begin to mature and ripen into a display of unabashed flavor, color, and nutrition. Get them while the getting is good. May means mango-time in Florida, so put them on …

If you’re the type of person who is interested in learning a new hobby, brushing up on old skills, or simply increasing your knowledge about particular topics, then you are in luck! Collier County residents are all welcome to participate in various classes offered through the Adult & Community Education Office. Chances are, there’s a class for something that you …

By Teresa Sievers, MD, MSMS, FAARM – Over the past year we have discussed many of the barriers of weight loss and staying healthy for your best body now, including diet, exercise, supplements and toxins. Living this type of lifestyle is the essential foundation for Anti-aging and Regenerative medicine (AARM). Another key focus of AARM is the relationship between hormones …

By James Porcelli, M.D. – To better understand the role that hormones play in your mental health, you must first learn a little background information. The endocrine system is a complex network of glands, organs that produce chemicals called hormones. Hormones deliver messages to various other organs to help regulate functions such as heart rate, digestion and sexual reproduction. A …

Do you have a thyroid nodule?  If you’re not sure, there’s a good chance you might have one or more. If you answered yes, you are not alone. Recent studies report that over 50% of people over the age of 65 have at least one thyroid nodule. The good news is that even though they cause some irritating symptoms, more …

By Jorgen Albrechtsen – Conventional wisdom would decree: “Eat less and exercise more and you get the lean, healthy body you have dreamed of.” However, this is not really the case and here is why: When you eat fewer calories than you require to meet your body´s energy needs, your body turns to its fuel stores – body fat and …

By Shardul A. Nanavati, M.D., Advanced Gastroenterology of Naples – Constipation is one of those topics we generally don’t like to talk about. If you’ve suffered from this problem, though, you know it can be both painful and frustrating. Almost everyone gets constipated at some time during his or her life. Women and the elderly are more commonly affected. Although …

Dementia is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms that often include memory loss, hallucinations, paranoia, agitation, personality changes, problems communicating, problems with motor skills and coordination, inappropriate behavior and an inability to reason. If your loved one has any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with their doctor as soon as possible to begin treatment. You may choose …