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Not all med spas and physician-owned practices are equal. Concierge medical offices customize and treat each patient as a personal member of their office and family. They build trusting relationships with you, which gives you unparalleled care and relational perks, such as client Q&A, extended consultations and custom-tailored treatment plans and protocols mapped out specifically for your needs. Concierge medical …

Courtesy of Orthopedic Center of Florida Individuals that lead an active and healthy lifestyle are less likely to be overweight, and they have better range of motion and mobility than those who are overweight or live a sedentary lifestyle. Carrying extra pounds and lack of movement throughout the day can lead to health issues such as back, knee and ankle …

If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know that there is not much worse of a feeling than those 24 to 48 hours after you’ve consumed something spoiled. This can lead to dehydration and lethargy. Many people frequently struggle with digestive issues. Any digestive disorder can severely disrupt the gut and ultimately the body and overall health if left untreated. …

By Robert W. Pollack, M.D. CEO The APA (American Psychiatric Association) says that depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Since many medical illnesses and medications can mimic depression, it is mandatory that depression should be diagnosed and treated by medical specialists known as psychiatrists, which are …

Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, is a therapy that has many medical and cosmetic uses. In aesthetic facials, PRP is utilized due to its remarkable ability to aid in healing tissues, cell growth and regeneration, the formation of new capillaries (angiogenesis), and stimulating collagen production. Platelets also contain growth factors or stem cells that can regenerate tissue on a cellular level. …

By Heidi Neyra, Owner – Certified Personal Trainer and CCHT At this time of year, hopefully we are all still on board with our New Year’s resolutions to get fit and to make exercising a normal part of our schedule. Unfortunately, for many people they went “all-in” too fast or too hard. This is a recipe for injury, burnout and …

Cloud9 Float Spa & Wellness Center Did you know that 40 Million people in the United States are suffering from stress, depression and anxiety? If you’re one of them, leaving your disorder untreated can cause significant physical health disorders and diseases to develop, as well as cognitive decline. There are many ways to reduce stress like anti-anxiety drugs, but those …

Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA We all know it’s imperative to keep ourselves healthy through exercise, eating right, and warding off viruses and infections. However, one of the most overlooked stressors on our hearts is—anxiety. According to the American Heart Association, “More research is needed to determine how stress contributes to heart disease — the leading killer of Americans. But stress …

By Michael E. Kriz, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT One of the many factors that physical therapists consider when working with clients is cardiovascular fitness. Inactivity prompted by injury, surgery or relative inactivity may lead to a subtle decline in the function of the cardiovascular system. This phenomenon also presents itself to those who exercise regularly, whether the exercise is primarily …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Marriage is a beautiful institution, and a wedding is a pivotal event. You’re starting an optimistic new chapter in your life, and you want to be prepared for all the major personal changes a new marriage entails. A second (or third) marriage, while often every bit as significant, bring a host of even more “changes …