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By Jay Wang, MD – Q: My mother just started hormone replacement therapy.  I have heard that this can be a contributing cause to cancer.  Should she stop taking her hormone replacement medication? A: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)  is often used to ease symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and protect against osteoporosis and bone loss. However, findings from …

By John C. Kagan, M.D. – If you’re an avid golfer or tennis player, the repetitive motion of swinging a club or hitting the ball can wreak havoc on the elbow, causing pain and tenderness, as well as decreased grip strength. Certain occupations that involve painting, sawing wood, pounding a hammer or turning a wrench can also put you at …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Chronic pain is one of the most debilitating health conditions. Studies show that back and neck pain is often recurrent even if the original problem resolves, many patients suffer chronic symptoms at intervals. Chronic back and neck pain sufferers often live a life of compromise in their daily activities. Back and neck pain is frequently treated in an …

By: Alina Stanciu, MD Board Certified Eye Physician & Surgeon – During the holidays, more then ever everyone wants to look younger, glowing and refreshed. The European Face Lift developed by Alina Stanciu, MD is a unique solution to sculpt and lift the face by smoothing out wrinkles, filling in furrows, plumping up the hollows and correcting facial imperfections just …

By Sharon Chatham Sullivan, Clinic director,  New Beginnings hCG Clinics  Fort Myers and Bonita Springs – Another year, another new diet… is an all too familiar annual refrain for many men and women who struggle with their weight. The New Year starts with promise and resolve and often with a short term result of lost weight. A few months later, …

By Dental Crown in an Hour – Does this story sound familiar? It was six days before Christmas and I was having a merry time at a festive gathering. Out came the food and drinks and in my zeal to sample a holiday treat I broke my two front teeth. I gasped in terror when I saw how much my …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS – Every January most people set new goals and resolutions for themselves. Some individuals want to lose weight; or simply get into better shape physically. Others set resolutions to try to be healthier overall. One thing people should think about, but most don’t, is having a hearing examination. The National Speech and Hearing …

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS – People visit our practice looking for ways to improve their vision. Sometimes this simply requires getting a prescription for glasses or contact lenses; but many times patients are looking for a way to permanently improve their vision without depending on glasses or contacts. Younger people between the ages of 21 to 45 may …

By Stephen Stokes, BSc, DC, FIAMA – More than 90% of chronic back and neck pain is caused by damage to the spinal discs. The spinal disc is a cushion that acts as a shock absorber between your spinal bones. When placed under torque the disc can squish out of shape, tear and put pressure directly on the spinal nerves. …

Many people think that taking an over-the-counter medication is safe, but sometimes the most common over the counter drug can create serious reactions if you are taking a prescription drug that does not interact well together. Over-the-counter medicines, prescription medications, and some health conditions can add up to an unhealthy combination. Seniors, who are often on multiple medications, should particularly …