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Ricardo S. Bocanegra, D.D.S. At Porto Fino Dental your health and well-being are our highest priority. At all times, we take the highest level of precautions to  prevent the spread of infection, including the new coronavirus. You can learn more about these protocols, as well as how you can help keep yourself and those around you healthy, from the American …

It’s Custom-Tailored Training Specific to Your Needs & Goals We’ve all been there, we signed up for a gym membership with great intentions, BUT the trainers just want to rush us through the same routine, on the same machines as the client before us, but that doesn’t work! We are all different body types, at different levels of fitness and …

Root Causes Holistic Health and Medicine There are chronic infections and then those that are latent and lie dormant in the body for years, even throughout life. We nowfrom studies and from personal experience with patient feedback and lab test results that IV therapy can help reduce and alleviate the symptoms of, and in some cases, the pathogenic infection route. …

By Neetu Malhotra, MD Most parents after the long summer break cannot wait to send their kids back to school. But, of course things are much different now in 2021 during this pandemic that has turned our world upside down. President Donald Trump has been urging all state and local officials to reopen schools this fall, despite the coronavirus infections …

Elmquist Eye Group recommends annual eye exams for optimal eye health August is National Eye Exam Month, a timely reminder to schedule your annual eye exam. Eye exams are essential for maintaining eye health – even if you haven’t had a noticeable decline in vision or an eye injury. Yet, according to the National Eye Institute, more than 23 million …

Vascular health usually begins to decline around the age of 50. A recent study looked at the correlation of flexibility in 526 healthy adult participants that did not smoke and were not considered overweight. The study consisted of a simple test to measure their flexibility and then took vital measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, and cardiorespiratory fitness levels. The …

The term “Good Sleep hygiene,” might seem strange; it’s concerning the critical importance of high-quality sleep without disruptions. When we sleep, we promote healing properties throughout the body. A good night’s sleep is critical, especially as we age. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, …

Breast cancer affects both men and women. In Florida, 16,000 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Early breast cancer diagnosis is what spares lives and offers longevity. Physicians cannot stress the importance of getting regular mammograms as well as doing self-breast examinations enough. The breast cancer survival rates in the U.S. are 80-90% if caught in the first …

If your children are playing sports this fall, pay attention to five tips that could protect them from serious ankle injuries. Every fall, there is an increase in ankle injuries among young athletes. Football, soccer and basketball are the sports most likely to lead to sprains, broken bones and other problems. The top recommendation is for parents is to get …

By Joseph Onorato, MD, FAAD Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that affects 125 million people globally; however, what many people don’t realize is that it is an autoimmune disease. When the body’s immune system is triggered, skin cells become overactive and produce more skin than what can naturally be sloughed off, so the end result is red, irritated skin …