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By Casey Surgical Arts – Whether you blame it on bad genes, the natural aging process, stress, or too much sun, loose sagging facial skin is inevitable. But fortunately, numerous improved techniques available today can take years off your face. While most people who consider getting a facelift are in their 40’s or 50’s, older people can also have facelifts …

By Brian D. Feiock, M.D. – Death as a result of colon cancer occurs more than 50,000 times a year in the United States . It is the second leading cause of cancer death despite the fact that it is to a large extent preventable. Because it has been shown that an individual’s susceptibility to colon cancer is partly determined …

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 …

in Famous Southern Comedian Style Put on your flannel shirt and get out your drawl… Venous Insufficiency or leaky veins of the legs is a poorly understood entity by many physicians and patients alike. When we think about leg vein problems, most of us usually only consider varicose or spider veins rather than many of the other less obvious presenting …

Whether it’s your child’s very first day—a very big experience—or your teen’s senior year, good parenting involves the “B” word: Breakfast! Eating well clearly keeps energy coming ‘til lunchtime, and stable blood sugar levels enhance a young one’s attention span. The menu, though, is critical to performance. Breakfast Tips for Back-to-School Shy away from pastries and sugared cereals. Look instead …

The same innovation used for all-laser LASIK is now revolutionizing cataract surgery. Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Named in: Best Doctors in America & The Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists In May of this year, area Cataract and LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, became the first and only eye surgeon in southwest Florida to offer Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery …

By Robert Gilliland, B.S., D.C. – Many people, especially women, continue to suffer with hypothyroid symptoms despite taking medication. Is this still happening to you despite taking thyroid hormone medication? Do you continue to struggle with your weight despite diet and exercise? Is your skin dry and itchy? Do you need to take a sweater with you when you go …

By Marlena Cecil, PA-C In all my years as a medical professional I have never been as personally excited about the release of a new medication as I am now. There are two very important reasons for my glee – one this new medication is known as the New Adderall alternative and secondly it is made by the “Apple Computer” …

By Sharon C. Sullivan, New Beginnings hCG Clinics, SW Florida – In the past 4 years, the hCG diet has become more and more popular. Last year, with the positive programs about the diet on the Dr. Oz show and others, the diet became one of the most popular around. The hCG protocol has actually been around for years, even …

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 …