Collier Edition

By Dr. Deanna Barbaro – For many sufferers of ovarian or prostate issues, a never-ending research project has ensued revolving around diet, nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Well now you can add chiropractic care into the equation. Why Chiropractic? In order to understand the direct correlation between chiropractic and reproductive health, you must understand a very fundamental fact.  Our brain communicates to …

By George Leamon, CLTC – Investing in employer-sponsored 401(k) and 403(b) plans are important for your future and security during retirement. Yet, contributions to these plans are limited and may not provide enough income during your golden years, especially if you begin saving later in life. To ensure there is enough income later, an annuity may be a viable option …

By Kara Jacobs – It’s no secret that obesity and type 2 diabetes go hand and hand, and sadly our communities are seeing a dramatic rise in both areas. To combat the growing health concern local physicians are using a new weight loss program to help patients not only manage their chronic illness, but also to shed the unwanted weight. …

Regain the Vision You Had in Your 20’s – or Better! – By Dr. Alexandra Konowal – <img class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-525″ style=”margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;” title=”TECNIS® Multifocal Lens” src=”https://www.swfhealthandwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/reading-beach.jpg” alt=”” width=”250″ height=”250″ />Although most people over the age of 60 experience some level of blurry vision due to cataracts, and almost  everyone over 50 loses their ability to read comfortably …

By Alyssa Parker – What does limb swelling have to do with your lymphatic system? The lymphatic system serves as one of the body’s main highways throughout its network of vessels and ducts, for body fluid entering into the blood stream. Before this body fluid also referred to as lymph fluid can enter the blood stream the lymphatic system works as …

While only a trained medical professional can accurately diagnose your back problems and recommend appropriate treatment, a basic understanding of common causes of back pain and how VAX-D works to alleviate them can help you in making a more informed decision concerning your treatment options. Understanding How the Spine Works Your spine is composed of 24 bones called vertebrae. In …

By JoAnn Rahl, BCSI – What do you call a painful spot in your muscle that refers pain to a satellite location? In the bodywork profession it would be known as a Myofascial Trigger Point. Myo means muscle and fascia refers to the connective tissue matrix. A trigger point is the source point location of the referred pain. Most people …

By Shardul A. Nanavati, M.D., Advanced Gastroenterology of Naples The first step to preventing colon cancer is understanding what the risk factors are. Everyone is at risk and should take he necessary steps to prevent it. If you are at high risk for colon cancer, there are steps that you can take to decrease your risk. Most of the time, we …

By: Alina Stanciu, MD Board Certified Eye Physician & Surgeon – Ever since November 29, 1949, when Sir Harold Ridley, M.D., F.R.S., first successfully implanted an intraocular lens in a patient during a cataract surgery in a London hospital, surgeons have researched, debated, and sometimes obsessed over the best surgical lens to use. Nearly 63 years later and after many …

By Terry Hoskins, Director of Oasis Counsel  – Needs Infatuation Some popular ideas suggest that success in marriage can be measured on the how well needs are being met. The question that we must ask ourselves in evaluating marriages; ‘are needs really needs’? Popular marriage books say that a wife needs affection, conversation, honesty and openness, financial support, and family …