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Instead of the traditional sweets and flowers, consider giving your Valentine a good sunscreen or sun-protective clothing this Valentine’s Day and asking them to do the same for you. This month is the perfect time to give gifts that show you love your special Valentine by giving them a skin protectant or antiaging product. Why is it so important to …

Addiction is one of those words that carries a lot of weight, but what is an addiction?  It is quite often overusing, overdoing, delving into things heads first, even though we know its negative consequences, secrecy, and betrayal are inescapable.  Addiction is Addiction! All dependencies like drugs and alcohol, food concerns, gambling, excessive shopping and sexual obsessions have a physical …

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis or plaque clogged arteries that restrict the blood flow in the heart. Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Warning signs for a heart attack: • Chest pain or discomfort • Upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Overzealous exercising, stemming from New Year’s resolutions can result in injury during this early part of the year. Exercising is  exciting, but going from little or no exercise to a vigorous regimen can set the stage for developing injuries. Addressing injuries and chronic pain the smart way can help you stay active! Preventing chronic sports injuries …

On July 20th, 1969 America did the impossible: it landed two men on the moon. To say this was an unfathomable concept for its time would be an understatement. In a time where basic computers filled entire buildings, the technology and know-how to launch a manned flight seemed decades beyond our grasp. In truth, the Apollo Program was an extraordinary …

The microvascular system is made up of our tiniest blood vessels.  This small map work of arterioles, capillaries, metarterioles and venules are all connected, and they each have a specific role to play within our vascular structure.  Whether it’s removing waste, disseminating hormones, feeding our microcirculatory system, or taking in nutrients, these microvessels are of extreme importance in our general …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Disenrollment January 1 – February 14, 2017 If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) through insurance company and you feel it is not for you.  You can go back to original Medicare during this time and pick a Part D Prescription Drug plan.  Plus you can choose …

Blood circulation is one of the most important components of our overall health and well-being. When clinical symptoms begin to arise due to poor circulation it’s vital to seek preventative treatment options to avoid further complications.  Common signs and symptoms that occur are fluid accumulation in a limb, a feeling of heaviness or tightness, thickening of the skin, pain or redness …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG – As infants and toddlers, our bowel move-ment are a cause for celebration bringing great joy to parents and grandparents alike.  But as we age, these natural bodily functions become a source of embarrassment and even shame for those who suffer with fecal incontinence. According to Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG, a board certified physician specializing …

Glaucoma is a sight stealer; in fact it’s often referred to as, “The sneak thief of sight.” There are usually no symptoms and once vision is compromised, it’s unable to be restored. Without the patient even noticing, the thief of glaucoma can cause up to 40% of permanent vision loss, and if left untreated it will cause blindness. Because there are …