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By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity in our country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to rest our bodies sufficiently. For Christians, however, trying to maintain …

By Adam Bruno, Certified Financial Fiduciary® It would be nice if the Roth IRA had been around long as the traditional IRA. Imagine the long-term benefits of tax-free growth throughout a 40-year career. Annual contribution limits for IRAs are relatively low ($6,000; $7,000 for 50-plus), but the Roth is a good complement for investors who also contribute to an employer-based …

Elmquist Eye Group recommends shopping for eyewear in person Has this happened to you? You buy clothing from an online retailer, and when your item arrives, it does not fit correctly, and you do not like the quality. This can happen, too, when ordering eyeglasses from an online retailer. Glasses may look great in pictures, but the frame size, color …

Abunion is commonly referred to as a “bump” on the joint at the base of the big toe – the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint – that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. Because this joint carries a lot of the body’s weight while walking, bunions can cause extreme pain if left untreated. …

Mammograms have helped diagnose breast cancer early and eliminate metastasizing cancer and deaths; however, not all breast cancer is detected with traditional mammography. 3D advanced mammography is critical for detecting small tumors that often get overlooked. Early diagnosis saves lives, and it is critical for treating any cancer effectively. Regular screenings are imperative, as are self-diagnoses. If you notice any …

Vitamins, herbal supplements, and nutrients are what makes us glow, thrive, and live our healthiest life. But did you know that many supplements are unable to properly be absorbed or survive within our digestive tract? When vitamins are given intravenously, larger amounts are absorbed into the bloodstream, cells, tissues, and organs. Oral supplementation often results in high amounts of excreted …

By Marek Zajac, FootXperts CEO Our feet have evolved over millions of years, but we’ve changed our environment dramatically over the past 100 years. Everything we walk on is hard and flat. We don’t move as much as we should, and obesity is surging. But our feet are the foundation of our body, and our body works as a chain …

Building a relationship with a primary care physician (PCP) can help you prevent illness and disease, manage chronic conditions and maintain your desired quality of life. So, it’s important to choose a PCP who shares this philosophy. The newest PCP at Physicians Regional Medical Group is one such doctor. Board certified Internal Medicine physician Michael Ianniello, D.O., approaches patient care …

By Debra Florio A friendly reminder to get your annual Breast screening. Breast cancer develops as the cells mutate either inherently from your parents (genes) or acquired through lifestyle risk factors. Those factors are: • Age • Exposure to radiation (x rays, cell phones, 5G, microwaves, acne treatment in adolescence, computers and routers, etc.) • Being overweight (diet and nutrition) …

Stress is made up of both psychological and physical symptoms, and once it begins to overwhelm an individual, anxiety, worry and fear often overthrow their peace and soundness of mind. Anxiety physically can affect our heart rate, gastrointestinal tract, breathing, sleeping patterns and so much more. Stress and anxiety lead to the following issues: • Bouts of anger • Depression …