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Dr. Lacy Gilbert is an Invisalign Preferred Provider Snoring can be a humorous topic among family or friends. We all have that one uncle that can “peel wallpaper right off the wall”. The actual cause of snoring can unfortunately be quite detrimental to your health. If the snoring can be heard through walls, this is usually a sign of sleep …

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 …

Medications can help correct various ailments, both physically and psychologically. Chances are pretty good that you have taken medications at some point in your life, even if it was just for a headache or a cold. Reasons for taking medications can vary greatly. Sleeping disorders, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clots, heartburn, seizures, colds and the flu are some that …

By Harry Tsai, M.D. – Unfortunately, aging brings on additional health concerns. One of these is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a condition where the prostate gland becomes enlarged. This is extremely common in men. There are two main stages of a man’s life when his prostate undergoes significant growth (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). The first …

Florida Pain Centers – Opioids, or narcotics, are commonly used medications and are a cornerstone treatment for acute, as well as, chronic pain. While there are benefits to using an opioid, such as vicodin, they are often responsible for many undesirable effects. One of the more common side effects of narcotic pain medications is constipation. Patients can become tolerant to …

By Todd D. Smith, MPT Cutting edge Technology. Life Care Center of Estero continues to invest in state of the art tools to maximize patient outcomes. Life Care has had the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill® for the past 3½ years delivering amazing results, allowing patients to walk in a fall-safe environment with up to 80% less body weight. We are now …

What Is Facet Syndrome? Facet joints are smooth and slippery surfaces that connect your vertebrae together, allowing you to bend and twist. Although they allow motion, at the same time, they limit your range of motion just enough to prevent accidental injury of your spinal cord. Facet joints are a common source of back and neck pain. In fact, lumbar …

Individuals have found new hope when it comes to ambulating and performing assisted daily living tasks independently. A new progressive technology is on the market called the Alter G Bionic Leg which is a battery-powered, wearable robotic training device activated by a patient’s initiated movement. It is a modality used by physical therapists for patients with impaired walking and functional …

By Yollo Wellness Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a near death experience? Everyone who has had this experience tells their own unique story of what it really felt like as they came eye to eye with death. Tammy McLeod knows firsthand what that moment feels like. In December of 2013 she had major surgery …

Dr. Emery E. Alford, Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Florida SouthWestern State College All I ever wanted to do was play the drums. I still vividly remember sitting on the floor of my mother’s kitchen at a very young age with pots and pans of many shapes and sizes arranged in a circle as I flailed about …