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By John Mina, D.P.M. It seems like more and more people are suffering from heel pain than ever before. Heel pain can cause great discomfort and interfere with a person’s ability to work or even enjoy life. Well, before I start explaining how to cure it, let’s discuss exactly what the causes are. There are a number of possible reasons …

Over 100 Research Grants funded since 2003 to help those living with insatiable hunger. One Small Step held its inaugural Estero event to fundraise and advocate for The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research. Over 100 people from all over the state attended to together for a family-friendly day of fun. The event took place at Estero Community Park on Sunday, February 17, …

By Heidi Neyra, Owner – Foot Solutions Estero Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking gait abnormalities) that place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues that attach to it. The stress may also result from a bruise or injury incurred while walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces; wearing poorly constructed footwear (such …

By Tiffaney Conner It makes me personally feel calm and uplifted just thinking about that as a medical option. Officially, neither has been recognized as a qualifying condition in the State of Florida yet. Since over 70% of the voters okayed medical marijuana in November of 2016, the state has seen a dramatic rise in the number of patients interested in …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Everyone has different priorities in estate planning, but the ultimate goals are usually similar. First and foremost, you want the assets to go to the person or entity of your choosing. For most folks planning wealth transfers in Florida, this means family, but including charitable gifts as part of an estate plan is not uncommon. …

In Naples, there is a place that can help you age, feel, think, look, and perform better. Some say it’s aging in reverse. At the Tree of Light Center, they provide therapeutic light and infrared services to promote body rejuvenation and restoration on a cellular level. Light therapy helps the body detoxify, revitalize, increase circulation, relieve pain, and reduce wrinkles. If …

  Just like humans, pets need annual physicals and wellness exams to make sure they are free from illness, disease-related disorders, and complications that can lead to chronic conditions. At Best Friends Animal Hospital, they provide a comprehensive Wellness Blood Work Program, which they advocate for all aging animals.  Usually starting around the age of 5, pets should begin to …

CBD (cannabidiol) is also a viable alternative for many patients wanting the healing properties of cannabis and its potent antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects without the strict regulations of industrial hemp, AND without the psychoactive, mind-altering effects of THC. CBD is known to bind to receptors and is thought to regenerate cells and brain function, while terpenes are the leafy green part …

Aging can be challenging not only relating to our health but also our ability to perform daily tasks and to live the life we deserve. When we’re younger, we often take for granted the ability to easily button a shirt without arthritic fingers or the capacity to walk safely from the bathroom to the living room without tripping over an area …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services In the movie “A Star is Born,” Jackson Maine (played by Bradley Cooper) is a famous musician who performs very loud, rock-n-roll concerts to sold-out arenas every night. As a result of all this noise and the fact that he was born with hearing loss, Maine hears a constant ringing tone in his …