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The answer, not surprisingly, is that both diet and exercise are key components for optimal health and fat loss. We will start by separating the two to look at each individually regarding fat loss and optimal health. For fat loss, we want first to make it clear that we are differentiating fat loss versus total weight loss. We primarily want …

Nicolas Perez, M.D. – Korunda Pain Management Center When we think of taking a vacation, we typically visualize relaxation, and we look forward to a peaceful experience. After all, vacations are a time to get away from our stress-filled lives and visit family, friends, or enjoy quiet time on the beach basking in the sun. In reality, these things hold …

Twenty-five years ago, in the summer of 1994, Dr. Jonathan Frantz started Frantz EyeCare to achieve his life’s mission; providing a lifetime of better vision to the people of Southwest Florida through access to the latest technology and world-class service. He began this mission with a single location in Lee Memorial Hospital. Since then, his thriving practice has grown exponentially …

During the summer months, the temperature can feel 10 degrees hotter than it actually is depending on the humidity levels.  Hot and humid weather can make it difficult for everyone to breathe; this is particularly the case of our beloved pets. Not only do most pets have a thick fur coat, but also their inability to sweat makes regulating their temperature …

These are times of high anxiety! We all know what anxiety is, we all have experienced it, we deal with it as best we can but for many of us it can be a debilitating condition. Anxiety is essentially a negative and weakening reaction to life situations typified by worry, self-doubt, and apprehension that often affects our health, such as …

Be Aware of the Risks Associated with Knee Replacement Surgery By Physicians Rehabilitation As with any surgery, knee replacement surgery carries risks. There is a chance with knee replacement surgery to experience the following post-surgical complications: . Infection . Blood clots in the leg vein or lungs . Heart attack . Stroke . Nerve damage . Allergic reactions to anesthesia …

Courtesy of Orthopedic Center of Florida Neuropathy and nerve damage affects millions of individuals in the United States every year. Numbness and tingling in the extremities are often the first signs that there is a disorder or issue with either your overall health, or with an impingement, spinal stenosis, or other possible nerve damage. Certain infections, nutritional deficiencies, and physical disorders …

We all know that exercise is beneficial for a healthy body, but it’s also proving to be just as essential for a healthy brain. During (and after) cardiovascular cycling training, there is an increase in energy levels due to mitochondrial structures feeding ATP (energy). Mitochondria are multiplied with high-intensity training, which has a very positive effect on the brain and our …

While the end of successful cancer treatment is a time for celebration, it can also mean new challenges for survivors. Returning to work and managing the ongoing emotional and physical effects of cancer and cancer treatment often presents unanticipated changes for patients and their families. The key to returning to a normal life after treatment may be found in establishing …

By Dr. Alan Goldstein, MD Medical Director, Bonita Community Health Center Inc. Snowbirds, part-timers, and vacationers; no matter how they are defined, many people come to our beloved SWFL throughout the year. Often times they bring various viruses and bacterial infections along with them that can have an impact on our year round inhabitants. While some may have a primary care …