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Gerry Letendre, RPh, MBA, CHt Most parents know this scenario all too well: the kids return to school for the year and come home with not just class-work and report cards but germs and illnesses as well. Dr. Ted Meyer, III, MD, FAAP, with Meyer Pediatrics says as the weather cools and kids go back to the classroom parents can …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. In the US nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which quickly escalates into the disease within a short amount of time. Diabetes is a progressive disease and must be well managed to eliminate complications. Millions of people with diabetes will suffer from …

Prevention is Key | Expert Care is Essential Did you know that Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in the U.S.? It’s a fun sport that requires low-impact aerobic exercise, and the fact that it requires four players makes it an enjoyable, social event. However, with all of this fun-filled activity, injuries are bound to happen. Orthopedic surgeons and …

The prevalence of diabetes in the Unites States continues rising at an alarming rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an estimated 30.3 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes with another 7.2 million adults undiagnosed in the United States. By 2030, the CDC expects there to be over half a billion diabetics in the U.S …

Over the last several years we have come to learn more and more about the role nutrition plays in not only the creation of Cognitive Decline conditions including Alzheimer’s, but also in their reversal. Based on research at UCLA and The Buck Institute, we have discovered at least 36 different conditions which are at the Root Cause of developing Cognitive …

Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from the body’s inability to use blood sugar for energy. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin and therefore blood sugar cannot enter the cells to be used for energy. In Type 2 diabetes, …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity in our country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to rest our bodies sufficiently. For Christians, however, trying to maintain …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Men and women approaching age 45 may shudder when their doctor informs them it’s almost time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to Jaime Baquero, M.D., of Gulf Coast Medical Group Gastroenterology in Venice. A member of the medical staff at Venice Regional …

How to Sell Your Home Sight Unseen Sarasota’s elite properties attract buyers from all over the world. Having an impeccable online presence is a must. The Peter G. Laughlin Group personally directs photography, video and 3D tour to capture the essence of a home. Our “emotional” staging creates a je ne sais quoi ambiance that makes your home look significantly …

Gerry Letendre, RPh, MBA, CHt Over the past year and a half, mental health issues have increased and also have become more openly discussed. The pandemic is one of the contributing factors, says psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia Higgins. “Everyone is aware of the stress this pandemic has created,” she says. “It’s not only showing up in mental but in physical health, …