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Some areas of our frames are much more resistant to diet and exercise than others. Unfortunately, it may seem that no matter how many crunches, squats or triceps curls we do, a tiny layer of fat that we just can’t seem to shake off conceals our results. We’ve all been there, stubborn belly fat, the dreaded bra bulge, and bat …

For most of us, as we age, some amount of bone loss will occur. That leaves many people with questions about what tests are available to check for bone loss, and when should testing for bone loss begin? Testing for Bone Loss A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteopenia/osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends …

By Marie Gordon – Superb Sculpting You’ve probably heard about CoolSculpting from magazines, online, social media, or perhaps on a television program. The reason that its popularity has grown exponentially over the past few years is because of the results that it provides. What exactly is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate fat permanently without …

By Scott Graison Wow! What a phenomenal Masters tournament. Tiger Woods shocked the world with his improbable return to golf’s elite. On an interesting side note, one of his luminaries, and likely his most fierce rival during his days, is Phil Mickelson. Well, Lefty didn’t quite have the run at Augusta National that he had hoped. But he has been …

Approximately 1/3 of those suffering from the Brain Disease of Depression will not effectively respond to traditional antidepressants and will be referred to as having a Treatment Resistant Depression. These patients have not responded to medications that have embraced the monoamine system’s approach using TCAs, SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, atypicals and second-generation antipsychotics. An alternative explanation of depression has come forth …

Individuals with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have blood flow disruptions usually in the feet and legs, but it can also occur else where in the body. In fact, people with PAD are at very high risk of suffering stroke and heart attack. When the blood vessels are narrowed or clogged, the blood flow becomes obstructed and other complications can ensue. …

20 million Americans suffer from arthritis, which is inflammation of the joints. Some of the common arthritic symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, warmth, immobilization, and loss of range of motion, fatigue and inadequate blood flow. Two of the main types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). With Osteoarthritis, wear and tear damages the cartilage in the joints …

Many of our patients with Neuropathy report that their feet or hands feel just like the picture on the right. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition affecting more than 30 million Americans, and the condition is growing rapidly. In our clinics across the country, we have developed a precise and effective system treating peripheral Neuropathy. This program is helping thousands of people …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. This week’s topic is a highly technical one which continues to evolve in the fast moving climate of today’s Florida Medicaid world. Florida Medicaid Programs evolved in 2014 with the onset of newly named “Managed Care Programs” and Home and Community Based Services (“HCBS”) Programs, which replaced the earlier “Medicaid Waiver” programs. Florida, is one …

While not as common as some other types of malignancies, oral cavity and oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancers can often be discovered during routine screening exams by a dentist, medical doctor, dental hygienist, or even by self-exam. Most head and neck cancers begin in squamous cells, which are cells that line moist surfaces, such as those inside the mouth, nose, …