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Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. When we sweat, we perspire potassium and sodium. Both of these minerals help to control nerve function, water balance, and heart rhythm. Sweating can quickly escalate into dehydration; therefore, it’s critical to stay hydrated, BUT plain water might do the trick! And sugary drinks can …

The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in better outcomes for patients; today more people are living with cancer than ever before. Cancer is an illness unlike any other. Many people mistakenly believe that cancer refers to one disease that occurs in various parts of the body, but, in reality, cancer is not just one …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able to relate to George Bailey this holiday season—lost, confused, stressed …

By Lisa Joslin, Bariatric Care Coordinator Maggie and Jason LeGrange are the kind of couple people call “lovebirds.” While parenting Maggie’s son from a previous marriage, the two were eager to add to their family. When it didn’t happen, they tried fertility drugs. After a miscarriage, the Bradenton couple gave up on the dream. Both Maggie and Jason were morbidly …

Some areas of our frames are much more resistant to diet and exercise than others. Unfortunately, it may seem that no matter how much dieting or how many crunches, squats or tricep curls we do, a thin layer of fat that we just can’t seem to shake off conceals our results. We’ve all been there; stubborn belly fat, the dreaded …

Many of us conjure up thoughts of “hallucinations”, “bad trip,” or “K hole,” when substances broadly categorized as “psychedelics” or “hallucinogens” are brought up in conversation. Some of these compounds are natural (psilocybin, DMT, Mescaline) and others are synthetic (PCP, Ketamine). Hallucinogens and psychedelics are a diverse group of drugs that alter a person’s awareness of their surroundings as well …

Making the appropriate hearing device choices is essential for long-term hearing attainment. Failing to make those decisions based on widespread misconceptions and misunderstandings is unfortunately all too common for many individuals. Thirty-five million Americans have hearing loss, and many of them do not get the proper treatment that they need. Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent and is caused by lesions, …

At Florida Integrative Medical Center (FLIMC) our mission is to provide patient centered care individually designed to serve your best health in an environment that nourishes you on every level.  We offer multiple healing modalities to address physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health needs.  For the month of October, mention this article and receive 15% off any appointment, treatment or …

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More people die of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancer combined. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women – it ranks just behind prostate and breast cancer, respectively. …

While most individuals want to be fit, more toned and leaner, the biggest hurdles are time and discouragement. Many gym membership sales representatives make false promises and misleading claims, playing off your desire to lose those extra pounds. But the truth is, we’ve been going about it all wrong. What we think we know about getting and staying fit, is …