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Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery Better vision, improved outcomes, more precise cataract surgery

By Jonathan M. Frantz,  MD, FACS If you have cataracts, making the decision to have Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery or Traditional Cataract Surgery can sometimes be daunting. At Frantz EyeCare, we present you with a tremendous amount of information to digest and then do our best to help you understand it.  One important part of this process is helping you …

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Allergic Asthma: What You Need to Know

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 26 million people have asthma, and allergic asthma is the most common type affecting 60% of sufferers. Allergic asthma has the same symptoms as asthma but is the result of what the body is having an allergic reaction to, which causes bronchial inflammation. Allergies can trigger the body’s immune response through skin …

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Gut Inflammation and Arthritis: A Common Co-Morbidity That is Often Overlooked by Standard Medicine

By Root Causes Holistic Health and Medicine When most individuals go to their doctor for arthritis, they most likely will be put on prescription pain medication. What’s wrong with this treatment protocol is multifocal in explanation. Not only will pain medicine not cure arthritis, nonetheless in some cases, but it can also actually make it worse. Alternative therapies and treatment options …

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Travel Health & Vacation Allure of the Seas

Vacationers will experience an unprecedented variety of entertainment, dining, retail and exclusive onboard amenities aboard Allure of  the Seas, one of the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ships. With a cache of distinct new onboard activities and amenities, Allure of the Seas offers one-of-a-kind entertainment performances, culinary concepts, retail venues and technology innovations. An architectural marvel at sea, Allure’s …

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

We make particular note of this awareness effort in our communications, aide training, and public communications, because mental health plays such a large role in the care McKenney Home Care provides. In previous bulletins, we have already discussed how the informal caregivers of elderly loved ones are at greater risk for emotional health problems and how formal home care services can …

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Belly Fat is One of the Hardest Problem Areas to Get Rid Of !

By Larry D. Johnson, DC What is it about belly fat? Like a bad house guest it misses the hint that it’s time to clear out. If you’ve been dealing with an unwanted spare tire, and wondering what makes it so hard to get rid of you’re probably not alone. According to a twelve-year CDC study published in 2014, the …

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Are You Living With Or Worried About Someone Suffering With Chronic Lower Back Pain?

By Dr. Scott Gray – Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy Dear Friend, Are you tired of dealing with a troublesome back? Sick of resting? Being told that only painkillers or risky spinal surgery are the ONLY option you have to find some sort of relief with your back? If you answered YES to any of the above …

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG – Until recently, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) was rarely addressed because women were reluctant to discuss the embarrassing symptoms. Because of our increasing life expectancy, POP has become one of the most common disorders women will face in their life-times.  Today, many gynecologists and primary care physicians routinely screen women for symptoms, and a new …

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Q&A Women’s Health

By Jonathan Jay, MD, Board Certified Urologist – Q: I had a sling for bladder control problems, six months ago, but I still have urinary leakage. What can I do? A: Although technical or healing issues can play a role, other factors may have been involved with your leakage in the first place. A careful history and examination as well …

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How to Treat Allergic Reactions, Seasonal Allergies & Attacks

When it comes to environmental allergies, various symptoms whether those are simply annoying or more severe can occur abruptly. Here in Florida, seasonal allergies seem to be year-round for many people with molds, mildews, dust and pollen thriving in our warm environment. Although certain months of the year are worse than others, seasonal and environmental allergies are a common disorder from …

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