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By Hans Doherty – Growing in Health Florida I see several clients each day. Many of them are in pain, can’t sleep, and are stressed out. Some of them are already (MMJ) medical marijuana card holders. Many of them DO NOT need it! What I’m saying is that most of them can use “non-medical” cannabis to help with these and …

By Larry Piretra, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI-M1 Golf is a popular pastime for thousands of Americans. It is also a source of pain for many of those thousands. The torque and force used to swing a golf club can create significant risk for developing lower back pain, and this pain most commonly develops over time. Some believe that back pain …

A Common Concern for Men By Gunnar Bergqvist, MD Gynecomastia is a common condition which describes the development of breast tissue in men. Almost 95% of all men will have gynecomastia at some point in their life. The peak incidence is 12.7 years of age and also secondary peak, which starts developing after the age of 65. The most common …

By Kathy V. Verdes, APRN, A-GNP-C Migraines are debilitating and recurring headaches that affect millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. However, recent years have witnessed significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of migraines. Researchers and medical professionals are dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of this neurological disorder and developing innovative strategies to alleviate its symptoms. …

By Mary Beth Baxter Regular physical activity can positively impact your body and mind in many scientifically proven ways—from keeping your weight under control and improving your balance and range of motion to strengthening your bones, protecting your joints and even helping preserve your brain function. Also, research shows that regular cardiovascular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, …

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune, neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles. These are the muscles that connect to your bones and contract to allow your arms and legs to move and make breathing possible. The muscles that are most affected include the eyes/eyelids, facial muscles, and the muscles that control chewing, swallowing, and talking. According to …

By Robert Gibson, Managing Director – Crossroads Substance Abuse Services Group All Alcohol and Substance abuse treatment programs are not created equal. Intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment programs for alcohol and substance abuse provide comprehensive care and support for individuals struggling with addiction. Crossroads Substance Abuse Services Group, located at 704 Goodlette-Frank Road Naples, FL 34102, is a unique 90-day treatment …

By Dr. Melissa MacVenn, WellcomeMD, Naples I would like to talk about some new research on help with a debilitating chronic condition that thirty-nine million Americans suffer from: Migraines. Migraines are severe headaches characterized by intense, throbbing pain throughout the head. It can last up to two days and attacks can occur several times a month – talk about a …

By Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP and Leandro Perez, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI Individuals with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have blood flow disruptions due to narrowed or damaged blood vessels. Peripheral artery disease is a growing condition that puts patients at high risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular events due to atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque), and the …