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By Nicholas Franco, M.D., Board Certified Urologist – Hematuria can be divided into two categories. Gross hematuria and microhematuria. Gross hematuria is visible blood in the urine with or without blood clots and may range from a blush color to dark red. Microhematuria is blood found on urinalysis that is not visible. Although a urine dipstick test may read positive …

By Janet Sperry, MD, Board Certified Radiation Oncologist – Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.  In fact, over one million new cases are diagnosed per year. The main risk factor for developing skin cancer is cumulative lifetime sunshine exposure, especially exposure early in life. Individual risk factors include blonde or red hair, fair complexion, …

By John C. Kagan, M.D – Because joint pain is different for everybody, so are the treatment options. Before moving forward with joint replacement surgery, you and your orthopedic surgeon should discuss your pain, overall health and ability to function. Your orthopedic surgeon will review your medical history, perform a thorough evaluation and conduct necessary tests such as X-rays or …

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 …

By Yollo Wellness – No one likes to admit they are aging. Many of the anti-aging products on the market today claim they will make you look buff, look skinny, look younger, live longer and gain strength. Would you believe that all of these benefits can be derived from a natural element that has been around since the beginning of …

– By Sharon C. Sullivan, New Beginnings hCG Clinics, SW Florida – Men and women constantly refer to their weight problem as an addiction to food.  Most of us have foods that are irresistible to us.  The chief culprits are primarily snack type foods, either sweet and creamy or salty and crunchy, but it really can be anything.   There are …

FREEDOM/POWERFUL CHANGE – By Bob Long, President, Nova Medical SWF, Inc. – The Nova Medical Protocol The Nova Medical Protocol for addiction treatment attacks the symptoms of withdrawal, allowing a cleansing of toxic drugs with a minimum of discomfort. The treatment is personalized and begins with an initial visit which includes a comprehensive assessment. If appropriate, the first dose of …

By Physicians Rehabilitation – Low-back pain [LBP] in active patients is common and often recurrent. The causes of LBP are diverse, and precise identification of the pain generators is often elusive. Primary care practitioners frequently diagnose mechanical LBP in patients without a clear path of optimal care. Medical evidence, including the US government sponsored AHCPR meta-analysis, has concluded that 85-90% …

By LouAnn Good – So you’re coming into the peak of your life. You’re already more attuned to your physical and emotional needs, and more inclined to commit to a healthier lifestyle, you’re poised to live brilliantly for the thirty-plus years after menopause. All you need now is the program outlined in Younger Next Year for Women—which, for starters, will …

An Integrative Health Coach Might Be Your Answer – By Deborah Lee, PhD, RN  – Better Choices Health Coaching, Naples – Making that New Year’s resolution to change for the better is something 45% of Americans engage in each year as the calendar turns to January.  Often times, February rolls around and people find that making the change is more …