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By Dr. Linell King What is MeRT? MeRT, which stands for Magnetic Resonance Therapy, is a highly customized use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS, based on sophisticated diagnostics. It is a non-invasive, painless, and drug-free option for the treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions. MeRT protocols start with a quantitative EEG or qEEG. The qEEG allows us …

People with Parkinson’s disease are becoming more interested in learning how medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) can relieve symptoms associated with the disease. Medical marijuana is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that has not traditionally been used in the medical community. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease with no cure, but some studies have shown that medical …

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist Is chocolate healthy? It sure can be! To take advantage of its health benefits, however, you first need to understand its science. Chocolate comes from the cacao tree. Seeds are extracted from the pods and fermented, dried, and roasted into what we know as cocoa beans. Once shelled, resulting cacoa solids …

Did you know your heart is the second most valuable organ in your body? As part of the cardiovascular system, it – along with blood vessels and blood – function to make sure your body gets the oxygen and nutrients it needs. Heart and vascular, or cardiovascular, disease (CVD) is a catch-all for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. …

By Greg Pascucci A heart-healthy lifestyle and successful aging typically go hand-in-hand. It’s never too late to begin assessing your risk for heart disease and taking steps to protect your heart while staying healthy. Here are seven tips for staying heart-healthy: 1. Eat the Right Fats Reduce your intake of unhealthy fats such as saturated and trans fats like fatty …

By Kenneth V. Mundy, Florida Divorce Attorney Many of you probably have numerous questions about cryptocurrencies, such as are they legal assets? Are said currencies considered an asset at all? How are these currencies treated in a dissolution of marriage proceeding? Naples family law and divorce attorneys at Woodward Pires & Lombardo, P.A. are here to answer these very questions. …

Florida Pain Center of Naples solution for lumbar spine problems recognizes that the body is one interconnected machine, not a collection of individual parts and pieces. The lumbar spine is a crucial piece in our musculoskeletal puzzle. Structures such as the hip, knee, ankle, and foot are all controlled by spinal nerves in the low back, and a problem in …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner Demand for the Naples lifestyle remains strong as closed sales in March increased 49.9 percent compared to those reported in February. Although closed sales decreased 36.5 percent to 1,205 in March 2022 from 1,899 in March 2021, the increase from February to March was a welcome result of a steady wave of new listings. According to …

Physicians Regional Healthcare System also offers transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)— a minimally-invasive, life-saving innovation for patients with critical aortic stenosis. This valve disease is caused by calcium deposits that hinder blood flow and can potentially cause congestive heart failure. Patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis have a 97% death rate at 3 to 5 years if left untreated. Both …

By Dr. Francis Ikeokwu Not all healthcare careers lead to patient care. If you have a passion for numbers, hospitals and other medical facilities need controllers, auditors and senior accounting directors to oversee the financial side. These positions require the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and a master’s degree. Why do these organizations want a CPA? It’s a widely-recognized and …