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According to NAMI (National Institute of Mental Illness)  one in 10 Americans experience depression at some point in their lives yet only about 20 percent seek professional medical help—even though the condition is completely treatable. “May is National Mental Health Month,” says Jamie Seneca, Community Outreach Director for Nurse On Call. “Why not take this month to reflect on your …

1.    Private, comfortable and beautifully designed rooms 2.    The Preferred Reserve Program- the first-of-its-kind program developed by Life Care Center of Estero’s parent company of Life Care Center of America 3.    Located between two major centers for orthopedic surgery in Naples and Fort Myers 4.    State of the art equipment including AlterG® Anti- Gravity Treadmill®  and the Biodex Balance System …

While whole-body massage therapy offers many documented health benefits,  from  stress  relief  to  improved circulation and flexibility, facial treatments and facial massage can also provide many unique health benefits as well. In addition to counteracting the effects of pollutants and sun exposure on your skin, facials can help with improving the texture and hydration of the skin. Regular facials help …

By LaDonna Roye, Hairstylist A normal person will usually lose 50 to 100 strands of hair every day. However, those with systemic lupus may experience much more dramatic and conspicuous loss of hair. Lupus hair loss can be caused by the Lupus itself, by the immune system due to its destroying hair follicles, or by medications. Prednisone and immune system-suppressant …

(14) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 Rick Atkinson, in his excellent book, The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944, tells the story of the shelling of Anzio.  After one …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – Venous insufficiency, or leaky veins, is often the underlying cause of many seemingly unrelated symptoms such as night time leg cramps, Charley horses, restless legs syndrome and night time urination. Manuel Avalos, Jr. confided that his nighttime leg cramping had become very severe. “Years ago, I noticed that I was developing varicose veins in …

Selecting a primary care physician (PCP) is one of the most important health decisions you’ll make. And thanks in part to the Afford able Care Act, which has dramatically increased the number of people with health insurance, more people than ever are now searching for a physician they can call their own. Your primary care doctor is your medical “home.” …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS Julian had seen half a dozen physicians of different specialty backgrounds over the course of 10 years searching for the answer to his question of why his right leg was swelling. He never thought he had received a logical explanation and had resigned himself to live with the problem. Fortunately, he had a friend who …

As you age, staying active is actually more important than it was in your younger years. Not only will you have more energy, but the overall quality of your life will greatly improve. Joints and muscles will becoming stronger, as well as your brain, which in turn can add years to your life and  make you feel great. At American …

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a type of nerve damage caused by chronically high blood sugar and diabetes. It leads to numbness, loss of sensation, and sometimes pain in your feet, legs, or hands. It is the most common complication of diabetes. About 60% to 70% of all people with diabetes will eventually develop some level of peripheral neuropathy, although …