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By Murilo Lima, M.D. The World Health Organization (WHO) states it like this: “Health is a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being and not merely the absence of infirmity.” Mental and physical health are very closely related. Mental health plays a role in a person’s ability to maintain good physical health, and a person’s physical health affects his …

By Valerie Sorge, NMD, PhD Anti-Aging & Alternative Medicine We all have blind spots in our awareness. We all want to feel like someone is watching our back. At Vidaful Medicine, we believe our assessment tools and practical solutions can help YOU! We begin with a compassionate assessment of your body’s needs, deficiencies, and strengths through a physical exam, medical …

November is National Family Caregivers Month and is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Celebrating the family and friends who care for elderly and disabled loved ones enables all of us to raise awareness of caregiver issues, recognize their dedication, and increase support and resources for family caregivers . At Sage Infusion, we know how …

Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid surgery, is a medical procedure to correct “droopy” eyelids. It can be performed on the upper and/or lower eyelid. This plastic surgery involves removal of skin, muscle, and often fat that may be causing the eyes to sag. Upper lid blepharoplasty What causes the upper eyelid to droop or sag (eye ptosis) with age? • …

Marijuana has been used as medicine since before the written word. From ancient Chinese to this very day, medical marijuana is a significant substance that relieves pain, reduces insomnia, eases depression, and much more. Read along as we discuss the rich history of medical marijuana to understand how far it’s come since its humble beginning. The Ancient History of Medical …

By Dr. Thomas Hofmann It’s unlikely that many will ever forget September 28, 2022 – the day Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, bringing historic destruction and damage. Such a natural disaster can bring forth mental and physical health problems. Many faced physical injury or death, plus the damage and/or loss of their homes and possessions. The images we’ve …

By Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, M.D. As we age, both men and women will start to experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. For men, this is called andropause. The symptoms for males and females are very similar, but for most men, as they age and their hormonal testosterone levels begin to decline, they will experience a lack of energy, low libido, loss of …

By Duane Wiggins, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon with Quigley Eye Specialists All of us should be getting our regular eye examinations to make sure our eyes are healthy, but the importance of people with diabetes getting their recommended exams is critical. In both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, the high blood sugar is highly involved …

Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA Most people are familiar with the negative effects that smoking has on your lungs and the increase in cancer related diseases, but often times are unaware of the damage that smoking does to your cardiovascular health. Smoking cigarettes and other forms of tobacco causes toxic chemicals to enter your lungs and travel throughout your body. All …

By Dr. Graciela Garton Each year, over 250,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. As the second most common cancer for women, breast cancer prevention begins with raising awareness and encouraging women to get screened. For women at average risk, early detection screening should begin at age 45. However, suppose you have certain risk factors such …