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Jose M. Baez, M.D., F.A.C.P., Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Stress is your body’s normal and natural response to a perceived threat. It can be good or bad. Stress can drive you to accomplish things and it can help you to avoid danger or it can cause you to pull out your hair and make you look …

The statistics are sobering: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds someone in the US has a stroke, and someone dies of a stroke every 3.5 minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and suffering, often leaving patients and families with physical, emotional, and spiritual injuries that drain pleasure from life and disrupt …

By Diana Macian, M.D. – WellcomeMD – Naples There’s no denying it’s been a stressful year for Naples residents. The pandemic stretched out much longer than we ever could have imagined, then a hurricane devastated our community. When we talk over how to cope with these or any other challenges in life, I often remind my patients that when we’re …

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 …