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By Dr. Stan Headley The cancer world needed a game-changing product to give cancer patients more than just a “fighting chance” to survive cancer and the aggressive therapies used to kill cancer cells.  Patients have two great fears, first is the fear of the cancer itself, and the second is the fear of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.  …

Having pets increases the amount of elbow grease and housework you have to do. It’s a simple fact that most pet lovers gladly accept. But it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Having pets can damage your home and reek havoc (pun intended) on its smell. Having an icky smelling home can be embarrassing if Fido and Fluffy like to relieve …

By Yollo Wellness The Alcat Test may help uncover which foods and other substances trigger chronic inflammation and its related health issues such as gastrointestinal, metabolic disorders and others. The Alcat Test measures cellular reactions to over 450 substances. Medical studies using the Alcat Test to guide diet have shown significant improvement of many common symptoms. To date, the Alcat …

By Matt Fehniger, PT Outpatient Coordinator, Life Care Center of Estero Recently, it seems we have had a weather front coming through Southwest Florida every other week. For some of our patients, this causes their pain levels to change rapidly and drastically. Does the weather really have anything to do with changes in pain levels? While there is not widespread …

The holidays are upon us. All across America, people are about to go — or are already on — vacation. That, of course, leaves houses behind. Is your home safe when you’re not around? Do you travel with a false sense of security after discontinuing your newspapers and arranging to have your lawn mowed while you are away? Take a …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Most people don’t realize that when you move that there is a lot you need to do that does not involve your new home, but it can greatly affect you personally. When you shop for a new home you should shop for new health insurance as well and compare the difference …

Two thousand or so years ago, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to a younger student of his.  That student’s name was Titus and Paul’s letter to him survives to this day as the New Testament book of Titus.  In that letter, there’s a sentence that speaks volumes about the character that we ought to be developing as we move …

By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. When faced with the diagnosis of osteoarthritis, one of the most important things to remember is that you are not alone. While encouragement and support can come from a variety of individuals, including family and friends, it is important to remember that your doctor can also serve as one of your most valuable relationships …

With obesity and complications from smoking on the rise, the American Heart Association has predicted that cardiovascular disease will account for nearly 18 million deaths worldwide in 2016, with that number escalating to nearly 24 million by the end of 2030. The US alone is witness to almost 2,200 cardiovascular-related deaths each day – or one every 40 seconds. And …

Most of us are aware that reducing dietary fat, monitoring our blood pressure and exercising are heart healthy, but far too few us of are aware of new research revealing more about the link between added dietary sugar and our risk for disease. According to a recent study found in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, daily consumption of sugar-sweetened …