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When you think about it, it’s a pretty bold statement It is one thing for an individual to stand and say “As for me, I will serve the Lord!”    To make that statement alone requires a great deal of faith on my part, and a great deal of faithfulness on the Lord’s part. It is an even bigger thing to …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions.  Most resolutions can be categorized into discrete compartments.  Spiritual/religious, professional development, strengthening and renewing family and other relationships, and improving our health are the top ones I generally consider.  From …

By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. Is the holiday season weighing you down? With the holidays upon us, we are preparing for parties, family gatherings and gift giving, but what many do not realize is that the physical and financial demands can be very taxing on our bodies, inevitably leading to stress and weight gain. Do not let seasonal stress …

Whenever a person does not get enough of essential nutrients from their daily diet, they are at risk for developing a dietary deficiency. Most dietary deficiencies are caused by a lack of vitamins or minerals. Generally speaking, vitamin and mineral deficiencies are due to diets that lack some of the nutrients found in fresh vegetables and fruit, as well as …

As children, the holidays were always looked forward to as an enjoyable and time where we had the opportunity to see family and friends with a few days off school.  We prepared for this time of year by creating wish lists and getting anxious for that last day so we could sleep in and spend the entire day not going …

By DeAnn Kamp, Realtor® The holiday season comes with a myriad of parties, traveling, shopping, deadlines and more. These extra commitments bring extra clutter, to even the most meticulously kept homes. Use these tips to keep each room of your home organized during the hectic holiday season. Entryway, Mudroom, Foyer With everyone coming and going, its easy for your entryway …

Between parties, dancing the night away in uncomfortable shoes, and hours of shopping, your feet might not be feeling quite as festive during the holidays.  One of the most most common issues that can damper your spirits, not only during the holidays but throughout the year, is heel pain. Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking gait …

With stress and anxiety on the rise in modern society, especially during the busy holiday season, there has been a discernible shift away from visiting traditional doctors, and exploring more complementary treatments and therapies.  Natural treatments are increasingly being sought out as alternatives to conventional medicine and surgery, and are valued for their non-invasive nature and lack of side effects. …

‘Tis the season to be jolly. The holiday season is traditionally a joyous occasion, a time of warm emotions when our thoughts turn toward gatherings of family and friends for the exchange of gifts, food, and companionship. However, there can be a flip-side to this holiday period. Many complain that the comfort and joy of the season can easily turn …

If you or a loved one will be going to the hospital as an inpatient, you could make the incorrect assumption that it will be like a stay in a luxury hotel but with better service. After all, we in Southwest Florida do have beautiful hospital facilities like Health Park and Gulf Coast Medical Center. They are visually attractive and …