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Autoimmune diseases are a group of chronic conditions characterized by the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking its own healthy cells and tissues. From rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to multiple sclerosis and Crohn’s disease, these disorders can cause a wide range of debilitating symptoms and significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. While conventional treatments aim to manage symptoms and alleviate …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG What is Urogynecology? Many women experience problems that overlap between the fields of gynecology and urology, and they often bounce back and forth between the two specialties. Urogynecology bridges that gap and allows for both of these issues to be addressed by one physician. The field of Urogynecology is a subspecialty within Obstetrics and Gynecology …

By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA As our population ages, an increasing number of older adults find themselves making decisions about their future independently, without the support of adult children or close relatives. This experience, known as solo aging, is becoming more prevalent in society. With projections indicating that one in five Americans will be retirement age by 2030, it …

What is the meaning of crystal personalization? Personalizing a crystal consists of aligning the vibrational frequencies of the crystal or in some cases a certain range of frequencies of the crystal with the frequencies of a specific person. All crystals, just like everything that exists in this and all universes, are fundamentally based on vibrational frequencies. From their unimaginable small …

What Is a Balance Disorder? Your sense of balance is critically important to help prevent falls and injury. A balance disorder affects your body’s ability to hold an upright, safe position and is often experienced as dizziness and vertigo. Dizziness is a feeling of being unsteady or having a distorted sense of your body in the space in the space …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 In today’s intricate societal fabric, healthcare often presents itself as a labyrinth. The common tendency is to focus on the cost and the additional services a health plan might offer. However, the real focus should be on access to care – the ‘what if’s’. What if you are diagnosed with cancer …

by maidpro Hiring a professional cleaning service should make your life easier. However, not all cleaning services operate at the same standard of professionalism and cleaning quality. If you see these five signs that your current cleaning service isn’t good enough, it’s time for a change. When you hire the cleaning pros and MaidPro, you can feel confident that your …

#1 Shopping is Challenging In light of our global pandemic, shopping has proven to be challenging for all ages, but if you have an underlying medical condition or are over 65, the risk of infection has become a significant concern. Along with COVID-19, shopping at the grocery store heightens the risk of other communicable illnesses such as the flu or …

By Amy Hoffmann Schenk, RN, BSN, MS Ed, Community Engagement Lead Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SW Florida Is it normal to have problems with our memory as we get older? Are you concerned that your memory seems to be getting worse? Do you just chalk it up to old age? Doesn’t everyone have memory problems as they get older? Why …

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune The Apostle Peter was a bold man. He stepped up when others stepped back. He was often the first to speak in a group setting. Because of his faith, he was able to walk on water. And, like most risk takers, he experienced his share of failures. Faith involves risk. Failure is a possibility. But …