How to Promote Spine Health and Avoid Injury! By Joseph Kandel, M.D. Alzheimer’s is a disorder of the brain that leads to a decline in memory, comprehension, thinking, and judgment. Often this is Each year millions of children and young adults walk to and from school carrying backpacks that may be causing spine problems. Studies have shown that backpacks can …
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LESS Surgery is often more… beneficial, that is.
Surgery has to be one of the most frightening experiences anyone can have…except maybe visiting the dentist. All kidding aside, surgery carries a certain apprehension with it. It doesn’t matter if it is an appendectomy, removal of pelvic tumors, hysterectomy, or even vaginal suspension. Compared to their male counterparts, women sometimes have the added concern of scarring. How will I …
Read More »Cervical Instability: A Consideration in Post-Concussion Syndrome
Have you suffered a head or neck injury that has left you with chronic pain and debilitating, baffling symptoms that continue to worsen? Finding a specialist in cervical instability may provide answers. Cervical instability occurs when the ligaments are lax and elongated from injury, allowing for an inefficient protective barrier. The cervical vertebrae are held in proper position by ligaments, …
Read More »Yollo Wellness Center Fort Myers Florida
By Yollo Wellness Wendy Law is everything one would want in a Wellness Provider; she is direct, straightforward, extremely knowledgeable, approachable and demanding. She has a definite presence and her passion for her work is visible in her. Wendy, her husband Rodney, and their two daughters Amber and Paige are the owners of the YOLLO Wellness Center in Ft. Myers. …
Read More »Natalie’s Skin Solutions
More than half of all new cancers are skin cancers. More than one million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. One in five Americans will get skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. More than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure, yet fewer than 33% of adults, adolescents and children routinely use …
Read More »August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Children’s Eye Health is an obvious growing concern for the developing child. I see many young children wearing eyeglasses these days. Living here in the sunshine state we can try to prevent eye damage by protecting the eyes from the bright sunshine. Whether this is in the form of a hat or sunglasses, use common sense when selecting items to …
Read More »NO NEED TO JUST “SHRUG” OFF SHOULDER PAIN
As the elderly population expands, so do age-related orthopedic disorders. This is of particular concern in the field of shoulder pathology, as both osteoarthritis and rotator cuff disease are degenerative conditions that increase in the aging population. Arthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that affects many people of all ages and all parts of the body. (In concern) People …
Read More »Aging in Place – Safety Modifications to Your Home
A term or concept that is becoming more and more popular these days is “aging in place” – being able to stay in one’s homes as one grows older. Most likely the aging of a large group of baby boomers has a lot to do with this. More and more people are concerned about their ability to live comfortably in …
Read More »Preventive Health Services for Children
By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 *Most health plans must cover a set of preventive health services for children at no cost when delivered by an in-network provider. This includes Marketplace and Medicaid coverage. Coverage for children’s preventive health services All Marketplace health plans and many other plans must cover the following list of preventive services for …
Read More ». . . But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD
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 …
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