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Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Tracey Roth, has joined the Naples Cardiac & Endovascular Center (NCEC). Dr. Roth has been pivotal in advancing cardiology procedures in Southwest Florida. In 2017, he helped develop a Structural Heart Program that introduced the TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) for aortic stenosis. Aortic Stenosis Stenosis means narrowing. Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the aortic valve …

By Chrysa Smith: chrysasmith.com Millions of Americans purchase creams and ointments, take cortisone injections and oral medications to help relieve their arthritis pain. And while these may offer temporary relief, they can often come with side effects. Movement of hands, knees, hips can be painful, and the swelling and stiffness in the joints can greatly inhibit your mobility. At the …

May is known as Better Hearing Month in the United States, and it is a time for people to raise awareness about the importance of hearing health. With hearing loss being one of the most common health issues affecting people around the world, this month serves as a reminder to take care of our ears and seek professional help if …

By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. No matter what your job or status in life is – a financial analyst, an attorney, a construction worker, a doctor, a retiree, or a stay-at-home parent, we have all experienced the 21st century pandemic of mental exhaustion and lack of energy. In 20 years of clinical experience I have seen different flavors of tiredness afflicting people. …

By Jacob Ober, PT, DPT, ATC Bone density loss, or osteoporosis, is a medical condition affecting bones’ strength and density. It is characterized by a reduction in the amount of mineral content and protein fibers within the bone, making it weak and brittle. While bone density loss is a natural part of the aging process, there are several lifestyle factors …

Arthritis is a widespread chronic condition, causing inflamed and painful joints that make daily tasks feel impossible. For those who find traditional treatments inadequate, medical cannabis presents a promising alternative. It’s no wonder it’s rapidly gaining popularity among Floridians as a viable option and alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. By harnessing the power of state regulated and lab-tested medical marijuana products, …

Acupuncture, energy healing, medical massage, cold laser therapy, point injection therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, meditation, sound therapy…the list of holistic healing options is just as long as a list of Western specialists. But holistic healing isn’t designed to be à la carte, and Dr. Alik has artfully combined Western and Traditional Chinese medicine to create his signature style, Acu-Healing. We …

By Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose & Throat THE CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS Hearing loss can be caused by any number of factors. It may be something as simple as wax or a foreign body blocking the ear canal. Or it may be more complicated such as a hole in the eardrum, exposure to repeated noises, or the result of …

By Plastic Surgery Center of Naples Skin cancer is a very common problem. Half the population in America have at least one skin cancer by the time they’re 65. Skin cancers come in many different forms- some are more aggressive, some are localized, and some have the risk of spreading into other organs. While the most common skin cancers are …

Have you ever heard the expression; When you stop learning you start dying? By Hans Doherty – Growing in Health Florida We are now at a juncture in the way cannabis is viewed by the medical community. Research that has been happening for decades in other parts of the world is finally going on here in America. The data is …