Collier Edition

By Aubrey Fulton APRN Most women find it a little difficult to get rid of the extra pounds they put on while pregnant. Some women are able to get back into their regular clothes just weeks after giving birth, but the majority have to work a little harder to get their pre-baby body back. According to the Centers for Disease …

By Andrea Hayes, MD, F.A.C.E. The term “Metabolic Health” is popularly used these days referring to the absence of any feature of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as 3 of 5 of the following criteria: blood pressure greater than 120/80; fasting glucose greater than 100 mg/dl and/or HbA1C greater than 5.7%; triglycerides over 150 mg/dl; HDL less than 50 …

At the core of chiropractic care is the nervous system and the spine. Every cell, tissue, organ and cell in your body is controlled by the nervous system. It causes your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe, and your eyes to blink, often without you even being conscious of doing so. Proper spinal alignment is key in the promotion …

Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., C.W.S.P. Board Certified Ankle and Foot Surgeon and Board Certified Wound Care Specialist A form of arthritis can cause these painful, red, boney, growths, but uniquely, bunions can also be hereditary and run in families, especially in females, generation after generation. More women than men experience the painful boney growth on their big toe, known …

By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA A caregiver is a person who takes care of someone who, because of an illness, disability, or injury, is experiencing difficulty in caring for him or herself. The scope of caregiving is virtually limitless. Caregivers can assist with or perform almost all of the activities of daily living. They pick up the mail and …

By Melissa Stanley R.N., B.S.N. The holiday season hustle and bustle can be a joyful but stressful time. As we cram our days full of parties and shopping, meanwhile trying to find time to relax and enjoy the magic of the season with our loved ones. During this time, our stress and anxiety can be sky high. Manic moments and …

By Dr. Carolina Young 2022 has been stressful enough, why not kick-off the holidays by getting yourself something that’ll help you enjoy it all the more? Orchidia Medical Group offers multiple treatments and procedures to get your mojo back in the bedroom, as well as aesthetic services to help you look and feel your best. Who can’t use more of …

A truly unprecedented year With inflation reaching levels that many have never seen before and some companies losing 75% of their values, this year has been unprecedented. For some, this year has been as complicated as learning a new dance. Did you leverage the job market to get a new job or were you laid off due to the economy? …

By Christina Tremblay Pityriasis Rosea is a benign, temporary skin rash that is also nicknamed the “Christmas Tree Rash”. Typically, the rash starts with one lesion that is usually oval, scaly, and salmon or pink in color. This is called the herald patch and is typically found on the trunk of the body. Over the course of days to weeks, …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner The impact of Hurricane Ian, as witnessed on the last two days of September, is not reflected in the September 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). Given this, September’s data showed a predictable pattern of slow closed and pending …