Sarasota Edition

By Tara Moser, LCSW, RPT-S and Heather Payne, LMHC – When it comes to health, especially mental health, men are more likely to avoid taking care of themselves. Men are less likely to visit a doctor for well checks, injuries, and illness. Many women will agree that trying to get a man to go to the doctor for a checkup …

Rodan + Fields – Specialties MARCO Exfoliator, AMP MD Roller, anti-aging, reversing sun damage, treating acne, healing redness & sensitive skin, micro-dermabrasion, micro-needling, eye cream, sunscreen, Foaming Sunless Tanner, Vitamin D Supplement, entrepreneurial opportunity. What makes Rodan + Fields different? Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv Solution, launched Rodan + Fields to bring dermatologist-based skincare …

Minimally Invasive Technology Transforms the Way Doctors Perform This Surgery By Gary M. Bunch, M.D., F.A.C.S. – What is a Hernia? The word Hernia means ‘something coming through.’ A hernia is simply a hole through which something can protrude, usually intestine or the fat around the intestine. It is the swelling or lump that is there when you stand or …

Richard Parfitt, Director of Public Safety – Who has not heard the adages ‘watch where you step’, ‘don’t talk to strangers’ and ‘don’t run with scissors’. Though sometimes funny, they have been passed down for generations to keep us and our children safe, but sometimes we forget or ignore these common sense warnings and others like them. In a similar …

By Yollo Wellness – Today we are well aware that the key to a long and healthy life is good nutrition and an active lifestyle. The majority of people have been active throughout their lives, so they are not newcomers to the gym, the golf course, or physical activity. It’s natural that people would want to continue to be active …

By Alyssa Parker – Finding an effective treatment of leg edema is a challenge many physicians face. Chronic leg swelling that builds up overtime, is often indicative of a serious disorder, and may become disabling if left untreated. There are two types of leg edema venous insufficiency and lymphedema. Unfortunately, Lymphedema is under-recognized in most instances. For years lymphedema has …

By Frank D. DeMarco – For us to understand the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act we must understand the history of healthcare in our nation. The first set of Codified Laws in Society and the manner that society functions can be found as early as 62 BC with the Code of Hammurabi. The Code was inscribed on a large …

By George T. Leamon, CLTC – Lutgert Insurance – Individuals throughout the nation have billions of dollars invested in deferred annuities. And while these contracts offer countless advantages, including a guaranteed stream of income after retirement, most people simply aren’t aware of the many benefits deferred annuities have to offer. 1. Keeping it safe – Unlike a bank CD, deferred …

By Theresa Jenkins, ARNP – Urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB) are among the top 10 chronic conditions effecting American women today. For millions, incontinence is not just a medical problem. It is a problem that also affects emotional, psychological and social well-being. Many people are afraid to participate in normal daily activities that might take them too far …

By Eric M. Folkens, M.D., Family Medicine,  Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics – The countdown is on, and parents and kids alike are feeling the pressure to get ready for school – there are school supplies to be bought, first- day outfits to be chosen, and anxieties to be calmed. But that’s not the end of the list. A …