Sarasota Edition

Active 79 year old cycles over 100 miles each week! John Jordan has been given a quality of life he never thought was possible. He is an active member in the Sarasota Cycling Club and swims several miles on the days he isn’t out riding his bicycle. This is an accomplishment by any measures for anyone, especially someone who is …

By Timothy Blend, MD – Anti-aging medicine has thus far had a strong basis in surgical intervention (e.g. plastic surgery) or dermatological (e.g. cosmetic) procedures to create an anti-aging effect. However, over a period of time, the body and its organs continue to age unabated, with corresponding deterioration in the overall appearance and in the performance of the body. This …

I want to make you aware. Here is why… By Rebecca Shryock – I want to tell you a story.  The story of how I learned to breathe life.  Not just live it, but feel it.  Taste it.  Breathe it. I’m a mother to three beautiful little boys who are all so charismatic and unique you wouldn’t believe it.  I’m …

You know the old saying, “if you love what you do you will never work a day in your life” Jill Greber loves what she does, she loves who she is, she loves what her friends have been able to accomplish, and she loves how many people she’s been able to help over the years. This makes her one of …

Written by Wells Fargo Advisors, provided courtesy of Brian J. Kudick, Financial Advisor – From blazing wildfires in Colorado to the Oklahoma Tornedos to Hurricane Sandy on the east coast, natural disasters have been front-page news in 2012. Less headline- worthy are the financial repercussions that follow, which tens of thousands of people are dealing with right now. These types …

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Sandra Overstreet moved to Bradenton, Florida back in 1968. For years, Sandra suffered from a rare condition of severe ulcers that simply would not heal. Unfortunately, after trying numerous treatment options recommended by her physicians, she was forced to have a below knee amputation. After suffering the tragedy of losing one leg, Sandra was determined to …

By Dr. Sean A. Castellucci, Urology Partners – Maintaining adequate hormone levels is vital to keeping the male body strong, muscular, youthful and vibrant. When hormone levels drop, the aging process escalates and men may experience a decrease in strength and stamina. Hormones affect the male body and there is a lot a person can do to maintain proper levels. …

By John Walz, MPT – Do you have swelling in your arms and legs due to lymphedema? Continue reading to learn how Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) can help reduce the swelling and keep you pain free. What is lymphedema and how does it develop? Lymphedema is a condition caused by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the body that causes …

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, firstday outfits to be chosen, and anxieties to be calmed. But that’s not the end of the list. A great …

By Michael A. King, M.D. – Every year, a significant number of patients see a physician complaining of hand numbness, tingling and pain.Many of these patients are assumed to have nerve compression in the neck area and come to the doctor’s office with an MRI of the cervical spine. Some may even have had surgery performed in the neck area …