Sarasota Edition

Taking Care of Older Joints (and Younger Joints, Too)

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 …

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Seek Understanding

By Alex Anderson Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church – John and Martha were small town, Kansas farmers. John, the only son of an only son didn’t have any children. They were very successful and had about a dozen people working for them. Both were very involved in their church. They loved God. When they weren’t working on the …

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Improve Your Sleep – Improve Your Life!

By Fay Lynne Huang – Adequate sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing. Yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, over 70 million Americans are affected by a sleep-related problem and for over half of them – 40 million – their sleep problems are frequent or chronic. Quality sleep helps us to remember and process information better. It’s …

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20 Minutes to Fitness: Once a Week? No Sweat? Really???

By Dane Trask District manager, Southwest Florida Health and Wellness – Doesn’t sound possible does it – but it is! This time-proven, unique workout  takes just one 20 minute session a week and is done in a cool comfortable, semi-private studio. So, no sweat! You can change into workout clothes if you want, but I don’t. And with the training …

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Personalized Medicine

By Timothy Blend, MD – The combined 50 years of clinical experience, extensive research and proven patient results of The Blend Institute co-founders Tim Blend, MD and Kim Blend, ARNP have been integrated to formulate The B.L.E.N.D. Method. It is a unique, science based model that works to optimize biochemical individuality, helping patients achieve optimal physical and mental health. Practitioners …

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Atherosclerosis: Are Your Arteries Healthy?

By Jessica Babare, DO, CardioVascular Solutions Institute   – You probably wouldn’t be terribly surprised if I were to tell you that the leading cause of death and disability in this country is heart disease. Actually, chances are, you or someone you love is living with coronary artery disease. You are probably also familiar with some of the modern medical …

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Recommended Vaccines for Seniors

By Senior Home Care – Bradenton, Sarasota – Vaccines may provide added immunity and better health for seniors. Are you up to date on the latest vaccine recommendations? Several preventable diseases cause significant illness and even death in unvaccinated seniors. An estimated 45,000 adults die annually from complications due to vaccine-preventable diseases. Many adults feel that they do not need …

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We Need More Choices In Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments

By Andrew Keegan, MD – In life, we are often confronted with choices. Some may be enjoyable, like choosing where to go on vacation or planning for an exciting event; others may lead to sleepless nights because they have much greater consequences, such as making a career change or buying a new home. Over the last 10 years as a …

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Luck is When Opportunity and Preparation Come Together

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 …

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Heart Healthy Flavor – Throw Away Your Salt Shaker!

By Gino Sedillo, MD, FACC, CardioVascular Solutions Institute – Dr. Gino Sedillo, and his staff at Cardiovascular Solutions Institute, support the heart healthy guidelines suggested by the Cleveland Clinic. Some evidence suggests that limiting daily sodium intake to 1500 milligrams (less than a teaspoon) may benefit patients with cardiovascular risks including, heart failure and hypertension for all middle aged and …

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