Sarasota Edition

There is a silent oral disease affecting more than 80% of adults. Chances are you either have had or are currently battling periodontal (gum) disease. Unfortunately, in many cases, the disease goes undetected until painful symptoms begin occurring. At which time the disease and any adverse conditions have already set in. Because there are no early signs of periodontal disease, …

By Gary M. Bunch, M.D., F.A.C.S. – Heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD—these terms are inter-related, but are not similar. Heartburn is the symptom which you will feel when the acid in the stomach moves up to your esophagus. This movement is known as acid reflux which happens when there is an over-secretion of gastric juices in the stomach and the …

By Jessica Babare D.O. – CardioVascular Solutions Institute – In my day to day life as a cardiologist, I spend a great deal of my time meeting with patients, discussing with them their symptoms, examining the physical body, running tests, and digesting a great deal of information, all for the purpose of coming to an accurate diagnosis, and moving forward …

By George T. Leamon, CLTC – Lutgert Insurance The baby boomer generation is becoming more aware that insurance plays a very important role in their lives. This could be one of the reasons why we are seeing an increase in the number of insurance agencies that are playing for our attention. Assisted living, rehabilitation, and life-altering illnesses are costly and …

By Jessica Babare D.O. CardioVascular Solutions Institute As a doctor caring for patients suffering from our nation’s most prevalent source of disease and death, heart disease, I am often surprised to learn that so many people are yet unaware of the risks of this common disease process.  Once thought of as a disease predominantly affecting men, we now know that …

By Ann Silversides, an award-winning health journalist based in Perth, Ontario. Reprinted with permission from www.Alzlive.com, a free, daily, digital lifestyle and news platform designed specifically for the unpaid family caregivers of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Occupational therapist Teepa Snow slips into “becoming” a person with dementia and directly challenges participants at her workshops. “This is not my home,” she …

If you’re among the percentage of Americans with high cholesterol, you have probably received the standard diet guidelines: lose weight; decrease your intake of cholesterol-rich foods such as eggs, butter, cheese, and red meat; and consume fewer saturated fats from animal foods and hydrogenated oils. So what is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in your bloodstream or stored …

Small changes can make a big difference to your health. Try incorporating at least six of the eight goals below into your diet. Commit to incorporating one new healthy eating goal each week over the next six weeks. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Choose red, orange, and dark-green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, along with other …

Featuring Dr Jeremiah Joseph Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 10.4 million patients have common knee injuries. The majority of these are ligament tears, sprains, fractures, or dislocations. These likely happen because the knee is the largest joint in the human body and is, therefore, the most prone to injury. Unlike other mammals, we …

Advanced Imaging of Port Charlotte I would imagine that almost every person who sees a “pink ribbon” associates that ribbon with breast cancer and the fight against breast cancer. What about the “blue ribbon?” The blue ribbon represents prostate cancer and the fight against prostate cancer. Many people may not be aware, but September has been declared Prostate Cancer Awareness …