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Cloud9 Float Spa & Wellness Center Along with all of the good things, life places a lot of pressure, demands and surprises on us. 40 Million people in the United States are suffering from stress, depression and anxiety. If you’re one of them, leaving your disorder untreated can cause significant physical health disorders and diseases to manifest, as well as …

Nava Med Spa Go on a diet, Sounds easy but it is not, as to which we can all attest. The best and quickest is to combine both a reduction of calories and to increase our physical activity. What are the most effective types of diets to consider? Two very popular diets are the Mediterranean diet, and the no-carb diet …

By Heidi Neyra, Owner – Certified Personal Trainer and CCHT …it can lead to a chain reaction to the rest of the body. For the New Year, many people make fitness goals their top priority for their resolutions. And like numerous years before, the pitfalls are being overaggressive with workouts, which exacerbates injuries, and derails the whole process. Another major …

Twenty million Americans have thyroid conditions and unfortunately, many individuals are suffering from it undiagnosed. The thyroid is a tiny butterfly-shaped gland. The gland produces two primary hormones, T3 (triiodothyronine), and T4 (thyroxine); along with these two main hormones, the thyroid also makes four others that can cause issues if out of balance. There are many forms of thyroid disorders, …

Diet, exercise and getting recommended screenings are some of the ways to lessen your risk of getting cancer. As we begin the new year, many of us will make resolutions to get healthier. Even though most Americans know that we should make healthy choices, such as quitting smoking, protecting skin from sun damage, eating a healthy diet, exercising more and …

In the spirit of this holiday season, we joyfully celebrate with family and friends, attend holiday parties, special events and shop till we drop, but alongside of all of the “Fa La La” often comes a bit of stress, overindulgence and rushing from here to there. This fast-paced time of year can wreak havoc on our skin from dehydration, a …

Nicolas Perez, M.D. – Korunda Pain Management Center Many foods that contain chemicals, excessive salt and sugar can cause inflammation to occur in the body. When the body is inflamed it can exacerbate disease states and it can also cause a great deal of pain, especially in the joints, neck and spine. If you suffer from chronic pain from migraines, arthritis …

MRI MRI’s (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) are most often used to detect brain and spinal disorders like bleeding, tumors, strokes, cancer, as well as aortic and other heart discrepancies. MRI’s are commonly used to view the joints, soft tissues, and bones of the entire body. There is no radiation involved. The most advanced MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is done with 3T …

Feet and leg problems have a severe impact on quality of life but can easily be prevented by maintaining our secondary hearts. Why do so many people suffer from problems with their feet and legs? Swollen feet and ankles, nighttime leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, varicose veins, non-healing lower leg ulcers, loss of sensation in the toes, all are remarkably …

By Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI – Vein Specialists of Fort Myers and Bonita Springs We have all likely seen someone walking down the street and noticed large bulging varicose veins and thought “they should really see a doctor about that.” Varicose veins are the most obvious sign of venous disease, and represents a medical condition called venous insufficiency …