Sarasota Edition

By Kristi Bracewell Founder/ Owner of Totasola, Employee Wellness Consulting – I think we all have experienced the enjoyment of a sweet indulgence at work when a colleague or vendor graciously brings in donuts to the workplace, whether it is for a morning meeting or to sit on the counter in the breakroom. “Help Yourself” says the note on the baker’s …

By Philip W. Tally, M.D. – Most of us, at some time in our life, have fallen down landing hard resulting in a sudden severe pain in the middle or lower back. This pain may be minor and only last a few days, or it may persist and gradually worsen. The outcome of a fall may include straining ligaments, slipping …

By Robert J. Ycaza, MD – While neck pain may be less common than lower back pain, millions of people experience neck pain and/or related arm pain which can be quite disabling. Acute and Chronic Neck Pain Neck pain is generally categorized as acute or chronic. Acute neck pain often results from sudden trauma or a muscle or tendon strain …

By Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic – We all want to get the most out of the time we spend exercising, and it’s natural to think that exercising harder is going to provide a bigger, faster payoff. But exercising harder without adequate preparation often leads to injury. Then there’s recovery time, possibly the need for rehabilitation, and ultimately you’re back at the …

By Dr. Christopher Addison, DPM – The statistics surrounding diabetes and diabetic related health issues continue to rise at a staggering rate. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) more than 60% of non-traumatic lower limb amputations in the U.S. occur among people with diabetes. Fortunately, many of these amputations are preventable with ongoing, thorough, and proper foot care. …

By Justin Kotlarczyk, MSPT – Nearly 20 million Americans present to doctor offices each year with shoulder pain. Reports claim that nearly a third of these cases are due to rotator cuff tears. The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that are responsible for keeping the shoulder joint stable. Unfortunately, injuries to the rotator cuff are very common, …

Don’t worry, most don’t, I can help you. – By Brian Kudick Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC – We all have unique goals in life and want to feel confident that we’re en route to meeting them. In that effort, it helps to have a financial roadmap to keep us on track – especially given the twists and turns …

By Senior Home Care – Bradenton, Sarasota – Senior Home Care, Inc. is the first provider of its kind to earn accreditation for Behavioral Health Home Care (BHHC) from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC). BHHC integrates behavioral health interventions into home care services for patients whose mental illness, substance abuse, intellectual/developmental disabilities make it difficult, or otherwise …

By Alex Anderson Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church – Not long ago I asked my wife a drilling question, “What would be the most important advice you could give to another person who ‘just found out’ that they had cancer?” She went completely silent for a few moments, then looked straight into my eyes and without a hint …

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 …