Sarasota Edition

By Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic – In recent years, media pundits around the world have proclaimed the extraordinary value of so-called super foods. Blueberries, broccoli, and especially kale have been described as possessing remarkable, almost magical, properties. What is it about these foods that makes them so good for you? From a basic perspective, adding fresh fruits and vegetables of all …

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 …

Discover Your Potential. Live It! Isamu Masuda, the founder of Nikken, had a vision to impact the world, one person at a time. His philosophy, “business growth and success is dependent on individual growth and success” is reflected in Nikken’s  vision statement, “Humans Being More” – a belief that all individuals have the right and the potential to live their …

By Dr. Cynthia Clark is an Acupuncture Physician and Applied Clinical Nutritionist.  – The patient sitting in front of me had his bloodwork, and his blood sugar marker Hga1c showed that he was 0.1 away from being diagnosed with diabetes.   This hadn’t been pointed out to him, and the blood work was 2 months old. He didn’t know that he …

By Senior Home Care – Bradenton, Sarasota – Dementia is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms that often include memory loss, hallucinations, paranoia, agitation, personality changes, problems communicating, problems with motor skills and coordination, inappropriate behavior and an inability to reason. If your loved one has any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with their doctor as soon …

By Alex Anderson – Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church – Henry killed people…for a living. Oh, it was perfectly legal. He worked for the government. His specially trained unit could get in and out almost without a sound. No weapons fired and no sensational acrobatics or choreographed Kung Fu moves, just the silent taking of another human being’s …

The doctors and staff at Cortez Foot and Ankle Specialists are committed to providing the highest quality podiatric care in the area. Advanced and innovative diagnostic modalities, coupled with expert evaluations and skillfully applied solutions improve the foot and ankle health of every patient seen. • From general foot care to major foot & ankle reconstructive surgery. • From pediatrics …

By Dr. Alan Miller – Vasectomy has grown in popularity throughout the world since its inception in the 19th century. Approximately 600,000 men each year choose to undergo a vasectomy in the United States alone. Of those procedures, urologists perform 85% of vasectomies. A vasectomy is a choice only a man can make, preferably with the support of his partner. …

By Bradenton Surgical Group – It is not rare to see an 82-year-old in a general surgeon’s office for a hernia. What is rare is when you read “Reason for being here”, on the new patient forms and see “lifting 75 pound spool wire” written. That is what Dr. Bunch’s office saw when they read Bob MacDonald’s paperwork and then …

By Dr. Keegan – Participants of clinical trials are the heroes that aid in the development of new drugs and treatments from which the rest of the world can benefit. Each drug and medical treatment available on the market has been able to surface because of brave and willing clinical trial participants. Now, more than ever, we need volunteers for …