Collier Edition

By Greg Pascucci According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, there are 53 million family caregivers in the United States. November is Family Caregivers Month, designed to honor the dedicated and compassionate individuals who care for a disabled child, an aging spouse or a parent with a prolonged illness. With one in four caregivers spending 41 hours or …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist People with diabetes can have an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. This is when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels can swell and leak. Or they can close, stopping blood from passing through. Sometimes abnormal new blood vessels grow on the retina. All …

There are many feelings that occur after you’ve been through one of the worst disasters in Florida’s history.  I’ve experienced different stages of gratitude, heartbreak, survivor’s guilt, and even anger.  Being a part of the strong community and hearing stories of survivor’s have helped, but the one thing that has given me the most hope is focusing on generosity. “I’ve …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner Indications that the Naples area housing market is transitioning to a balanced market became more evident during August as inventory and days on the market increased. According to the August 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), overall inventory increased …

By Richard J. Capiola, MD Men and women can both experience mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, or bi-polar disorder. However, recognizing the signs and symptoms in men can be a bit tricky since men don’t always show a wide range of emotions. Often, a man suffering from depression might seem angry or aggressive instead of displaying sadness, for example. …

By Melissa Stanley R.N., B.S.N. Your skin is the largest organ and a barrier that protects the rest of your body. Your skin needs the right amount of balance to do its job optimally. It needs nourishment from the inside and outside to keep it feeling and looking great and working properly. Nutrients to improve skin health is constantly evolving. …

By Vivian Wong MD, PhD, FFAD Pregnancy is a wonderful time for you and your family. However, there are many changes to your body and your skin that could happen during this period, and special care must be taken. Let’s discuss some do’s and don’ts for skin care in pregnancy: Do’s: • DO use sunscreen: Melasma is a pigmentary condition …

By Aubrey Fulton APRN Losing weight is great, but not all weight loss should be celebrated. You have healthy weight loss, and unhealthy or sinister weight loss. It’s normal for your body weight to fluctuate. However, if you’re losing weight without being sick, changing your dietary intake and or exercise habits, something else might be going on. Unintentional or unexplained …

If you are not feeling good but are being told your blood work is normal, then there is a need for either more in-depth blood markers and/or a functional interpretation. If biomarkers can be managed before they fall within the pathological range, prevention can be practiced, and optimal health achieved. Conventional medicine tends to dismiss symptoms when blood work comes …

By Andrea Hayes, MD, F.A.C.E. Every year in November, communities across the country team up to raise awareness about diabetes, a disorder which has become a national health crisis. Diabetes affects 37 million Americans, and many are undiagnosed. Most patients affected have Type 2 Diabetes, a disorder associated with insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction leading to a deficiency of …