Sarasota Edition

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 …

By Rev. Ben Tucker, Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James and Debra Betterly, PhD – Integrated medicine recognizes that humans are so much more than just a biological mechanism. Ancient cultures around the world and many societies today, believe there is more to health and wellness than what our physical senses can see, touch, taste, feel and hear. Ancient shamans and healers understood …

By Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic – Many people experience increasing musculoskeletal joint stiffness as they get older. Shoulders, knees, and ankles don’t seem to be as flexible as they once were. It seems more difficult to bend over and pick up a dropped object. It may be uncomfortable to turn your head around to see the car in the next lane …