Although medical professionals are still discovering new reasons for depression and anxiety to this day, we know that a tiny portion in the brain called the amygdala, stores emotional and threatening thoughts and memories from our early childhood to present day. Anxiety, fear, stress and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) cause extreme side effects. Many individuals have severe nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, …
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By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Most of the major insurance companies that sell a Major Medical Plan, Employers Group Plans, Medicare and Medicaid have your back. Most are waving all members cost sharing, including copays, coinsurance and deductibles for COVID-19 diagnostic testing provided at approved locations in accordance with CDC guidelines. You can login to your …
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By Juan Teodoro, D.M.D. Computer Guided Dental Implant Surgery actually allows the procedure to be “performed” in advance of the surgery. Surgical simulation can be done on the computer, so the exact size and ideal location for the implant is known. In essence, the treatment is completed on the simulator pre-surgically. Recent computer technology breakthroughs enable a surgical guide to …
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Governor DeSantis said, “More mobile testing sites are coming and hundreds more are being tested each day.” COVID-19 If you have mild to moderate symptoms (fever, cough or difficulty breathing), call your physician, other healthcare providers or the Florida Department of Health hotline (866-779-6121) as soon as possible. Seek care without exposing others. If you have Severe symptoms and trouble …
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By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. This article is being written in mid-March for the April issue. Although novel coronavirus Covid-19 is a rapidly evolving situation, we all been informed of the daily status via TV, internet, and print. As this pandemic unravels, there are two important holistic observations I would like to make: Number one: Panic kills people. There is a …
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Children and teens age 18 and younger who rely on meals served at school can get free breakfast and lunch at locations throughout Hillsborough County while campuses are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The federally-funded program is administered by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in cooperation with Hillsborough County Public Schools. It’s one of many …
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Do you have thumb pain with opening doors and jars? Have you noticed that your strength has diminished when you try to pinch or grasp objects? If any of these sound familiar to you then there is a possibility you may be experiencing the debilitating symptoms associated with thumb arthritis. The base of our thumb metacarpal sits on a bone …
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The Month of February is dedicated to cancer prevention and awareness. According to the National Cancer Institute, here in the United United States, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed each year. Some of the most commonly diagnosed are breast, prostate, lung, and skin cancer. We focus so much on celebrating awareness, screenings, and survivorship throughout the …
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By Heidi Smith – Contributor When North Port resident Teresa Caracciolo takes the stage to compete in the Women’s Figure competition in Tampa this month, the judges will see a 110-pound science teacher who poses with confidence, her bronze, bikini-clad figure displaying the strenuous weight training and healthy diet required to win. Looking for the slightest flaw in fitness, figure …
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Palm Coast Physical Therapy Balance disorders can be caused by multiple disease states of the inner ear, muscular system, or neurological conditions. Fortunately, these can be treated with physical therapy by repositioning crystals in the inner ear, regaining muscle strength, improving coordination, and balance reactions. Vestibular balance issues should not be ignored. At least 50 percent of the U.S. population …
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