Sarasota Edition

Did you know as we age, symptoms of hormonal imbalance are common in both men and women? Letting the imbalance proliferate without the proper treatment can wreak havoc on your overall health. Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance Females tend to experience an imbalance of estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone, which can lead to hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, depression, brain fog, weight …

Diet, exercise and getting recommended screenings are some of the ways to lessen your risk of getting cancer. As we begin the new year, many of us will make resolutions to get healthier. Even though most Americans know that we should make healthy choices, such as quitting smoking, protecting skin from sun damage, eating a healthy diet, exercising more and …

Feet and leg problems have a severe impact on quality of life but can easily be prevented by maintaining our secondary hearts. Why do so many people suffer from problems with their feet and legs? Swollen feet and ankles, nighttime leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, varicose veins, non-healing lower leg ulcers, loss of sensation in the toes, all are remarkably …

The EVLT procedure uses a minimally invasive endovenous laser to treat varicose veins and is a clinically proven alternative to traditional and painful ligation and stripping surgery. It requires no general anesthesia and offers minimal risk and shorter recovery time. The EVLT procedure uses the latest generation of EVLT® catheter, which has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration …

By Lam Nguyen, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon The spine is made up of bony blocks called the vertebrae.  Between each vertebra are the intervertebral discs, which are composed of spongy materials that behave as shock absorbers in the spine.  In addition to the intervertebral discs, the vertebrae are connected to each other via facet joints.  The spinal canal runs through the …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Our joints are constantly enduring wear and tear, which can cause pain, inflammation and injury to occur. Over the past several years, Physicians Rehabilitation has been utilizing stem cell therapy with remarkable outcomes, due to the natural and proven healing effects, anti-inflammation and immunomodulation for various orthopedic conditions. Beware of Subpar Stem Cells Our own stem cells …

By – Valeriy Sabodash, M.D. Dementia is a common clinical diagnosis in neurology practice. There are many types of dementia. The most discussed type is Alzheimer’s disease in the past known as senile dementia. However, there are other neurodegenerative syndromes that less known not only to the patients and their families but physicians too. Some of these, in fact, are not …

Pneumatic Compression Pump Treatment is an innovative treatment that has helped numerous individuals that struggle with lymphatic fluid retention, venous insufficiency, and also non healing wounds, which are traditionally caused by the neuropathy associated with diabetes. Lymphedema Lymphedema is a build-up of lymphatic fluid throughout the body, and it is usually a secondary issue that arises after cancer treatment or …

By Scott Woolverton, M.D. He’s in his 70s now and is feeling the aches and pains that can come with age. But lately, even walking is difficult. Cramping pain in his calves makes him stop, and although the pain subsides as he rests, it just comes back when he moves on. The distance he can walk without pain is becoming …

The holiday season evokes feelings of joy by celebrating with family and friends, attending holiday parties, special events and gift giving, but alongside all of the “Fa La La” often comes a bit of stress, overindulgence and rushing from here to there. This fast-paced time of year can wreak havoc on our skin from dehydration, a poor diet and anxiety, …