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By Michael Smith, M.D., Board Certified Radiation Oncologist – Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Since 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer it is likely that either you or one of your friends or family members will be affected. For that reason, it would be helpful for you to understand some …

By Dr. Joseph Magnant – When we here the diagnosis “Varicose veins”, most folks dismiss it incorrectly as something that is better off left alone, uninvestigated. Many patients have been advised to leave their varicose veins alone unless they have pain or complications suchas blood clots, inflammation or bleeding. Others may present with leg swelling and pain, without the classic …

By Yollo Wellness – WHAT IS CANCER? Cancer is the general name for a group of more than 100 diseases. All cancers develop because “abnormal” cells grow out of control. WHAT ARE “ABNORMAL” CELLS? The body is made up of trillions of living cells. If a cell is normal- they grow, divide and die. During the course of the early …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, when we often take time to think of the survivors and victims of breast cancer. Those of us who have not had a personal experience with breast cancer often only associate pink ribbons and races with the disease. These are wonderful things and we certainly are grateful to the organizations that are raising so …

Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery – The treatment you receive for skin cancer depends on several factors, including your overall health and history, and the type, location and extent of the cancer. Treatments are often combined for the best result. Topical Therapy – Topical treatments are used to kill cancerous or pre-cancerous skin lesions. Actinic Keratosis (AK’s) and Soalr Keratosis …

By Tammy Provence, Founder of Good2Go Healthy Take Out  – There are so many reasons to eat a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables that are free of pesticides and herbicides, that are not radiated and certainly not genetically modified. Organic….that goes for meats, dairy and grains as well. So, for starters, it’s imperative to eat clean, simple, whole …

“Love Your Life Without Lower Back Or Radiating Pain” 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, …

By John Kagan, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon – Metal-on-metal implants used during hip replacement surgery continue to come under fire. There have been major concerns about product safety and reliability, as well as the potential health risks to patients. First, it’s important to realize that for decades, hip replacement surgery has been a successful treatment for painful and disabling osteoarthritis. During …

Let’s get a grip on our health and our weight! This is one statistic we do not want to lead the country on! By Sharon C Sullivan, Clinic Director New Beginnings hCG clinics SW Florida – Nova Medical SWF, Inc. – In September, Fort Myers News-Press had an article on the staggering rate of obesity in the country and in …

By: Alina Stanciu, MD Board Certified Eye Physician & Surgeon – We each have a beauty budget, and for some of us, costly cosmetic procedures may not fit into it. Traditional facial rejuvenation procedures such as a facelift can be costly and painful and require an extended recovery while newer more minimally invasive procedures such as the European Face Lift …