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By Andrea Hayes, MD, F.A.C.E. As a resident of Southwest Florida who sheltered in place during Hurricane Ian, I experienced firsthand managing my own Type 1 diabetes while dealing with a natural disaster. As we approach the peak of another hurricane season, I think people with diabetes or any other chronic condition should think through the potential disruptions they may …

Florida has opened the doors to the medicinal potential of cannabis, inviting a new era of wellness for Floridians. Many of these products offer a fantastic solution for those who face the burden of anxiety, without the “medicated” or “high” feeling most consider when thinking of medicinal marijuana. The market has blossomed in the sunshine state, offering innovative cannabis products …

By Gunnar Bergqvist, MD Facelifts are performed as Full or Limited procedures and give lift to different areas of the face. These can be done surgically, with or without anesthesia. The minimally invasive treatments do not produce the same results, but may be just what a patient needs. Which approach that is best for you, is a decision made during …

By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA Safeguard Your Aging Loved One During Storm Season After Hurricane Ian last year, we introduced you to Stan and Mary. Stan and Mary lived in a high-rise in Florida when the hurricane hit. Although they were in an evacuation zone, everyone thought they would be safe because the staff in their building was top-notch, …

Chromotherapy, an additional Natural Energy Healing Treatment at Healing Crystal Tunnel. Chromotherapy is a non-invasive and painless therapy utilizing vibrational influence of color on organisms to regulate and harmonize their vibrational alterations. Chromotherapy also known as Color Therapy works on the deepest of the cells where this vibration has suffered a disturbance or alteration. The vibrational frequencies of a specific …

By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. When we think of bad sugars, most of us conjure up the images of fast carbs – the ones that send blood sugar soaring-like bagels, cookies, and white bread. While these will surely pack on pounds, there are some important truths about carbohydrates in general. They are essential for peak energy and brainpower, since the glucose …

Oral health is an integral part of overall well-being and has a profound impact on a person’s general health. The mouth serves as the gateway to the body, and maintaining good oral hygiene goes beyond just a bright smile. An increasing body of evidence suggests that poor oral health is linked to a variety of systemic conditions and can significantly …

Dr. Michael J. Petrocelli, Board Certified in Ankle and Foot Surgeries Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive disease that affects nearly 200,000 new patients per year. Roughly, 29 million Americans have diabetes. Many of these cases are undiagnosed, but for those individuals that struggle with the disease, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can be debilitating. People with diabetes have an extremely high storage …

By Dr. Jeff Ziomek, EMS Program Director, Hodges University Rain or shine. First thing in the morning or in the middle of the night. Weekends and holidays. They are there to help us when we’re at our worst. When we’re sick or injured. They answer the call. From the young to the young at heart, we all know their number: …

By Michael Shriver, MD – Proscan Imaging NCH Partner Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States and is often a result of coronary artery disease (CAD) that reduces cardiac blood flow and myocardial function. Risk factors for CAD are rampant among our society, including hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and family history, to …