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By: Regenexx Tampa Bay, Non-Surgical Orthopedic Specialists Knee arthritis affects more Americans than any other joint disorder in the United States. By age 60, an estimated 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women have knee arthritis. Knee arthritis and chronic knee pain often mean that you have to avoid the activities you love (from hiking to dancing to …

Earn More at Sarasota Compounding Pharmacy’s Free Educational Live – Webinar for Physicians Only Individuals who suffer from symptoms of gastrointestinal, autoimmune, dermatological and pain conditions make up 80% of the patient population. The good news? Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has been studied recently as a potential treatment option. LDN increases endorphins, which are known to enhance immunity. How does this …

By Sheryl Hensel As long as your immune system is running smoothly, you don’t even notice it’s there or think about what it’s doing. What happens when it doesn’t work properly? Diseases like Colorectal Cancer, Endometriosis, Kidney Disease, Vision Impairments, and Brain Disorders to name a few start to set in. The role of an immune system is to protect …

Ask the majority of adults today how important omega fatty acids are, and they are sure to have an opinion on taking oral supplements or incorporating cold-water fish, krill, or algae into their daily diet. Several researchers, physicians, and key thought leaders in wound care began to develop prototypes based on omega fatty acid profiles to reduce inflammation, enhance blood …

Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a chronic and progressive disorder. 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year, and 15% of those are under the age of 50, which is called “young-onset.” As of yet, there is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease. The treatments available are medications, which help alleviate symptoms, and a …

What is claudication? Claudication causes pain most commonly in the legs. It is caused by insufficient blood flow. Claudication often indicates peripheral artery disease and is a symptom of narrowing or blocked arteries. Symptoms Pain, a burning feeling, or a tired feeling in the legs and buttocks when you walk. Shiny, hairless, blotchy foot skin that may get sores, and …

By Ramon A. Gil, M.D., Medical Director, Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center of SWFL Dear Friends: The Chinese called 2020: “Year of the Rat”. In their culture, this animal represents “fertility, reproduction and wealth”. For mankind 2020 will be a year “which will live in infamy”. Others have called it: “The Year of the Zoom”. Well, I do not know about …

Each year, doctors diagnose 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease (PD). With advances in pharmacology and surgery giving PD patients longer lives and increased motor function, interventions to prepare family caregivers, empower patients in their daily lives, and improve patient peace of mind become more involved. While many patients live more than 20 years after the diagnosis, the median survival …

Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disturbance problems in America. It ruins the sleep of 25 million Americans with likely millions more un-diagnosed sufferers. The condition prevents the sleeper from entering REM and Delta sleep causing them to become anxious, cantankerous and tired during the day. There are very serious health consequences of prolonged sleep disturbance and …

Orthopedic injury and degenerative disorders are common conditions that millions of patients face. For example, the knees are one of the joints that take on extreme pressure in daily functioning, and if an individual is an athlete or exercise enthusiast, the knees are often one of the primary joints that are injured, cause pain and immobility issues. Additionally, osteoarthritis is …