Gerry Letendre, RPh, MBA, CHt Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, meaning that it blocks opioid receptors. Taken at high doses of 50mg to 100mg, it’s been used for decades to help patients addicted to opiates and/or heroine fight their addiction by blocking the “high” feeling within the brain. Additionally, Naltrexone increases endorphins, which are known to enhance immunity. How does …
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About one in five Americans is likely to develop skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), making it the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Generally, it is highly treatable; however, it should be taken seriously and you should seek a medical evaluation if you notice a suspicious lesion or mark anywhere on your skin. The …
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Residents who need eye care and have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, have no health insurance and are in financial hardship may now receive a virtual eye appointment from Quigley Eye Specialists at no charge. Upon completion of a financial affidavit, those in need may have fees that insurance would normally cover completely waived. “Service to our …
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By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI and Jill Tanner, APRN As we begin celebrating July 4th, Independence Day, an important word comes to mind. That word is FREEDOM. In America, we have the freedom and independence to do many things. We have all seen someone walking down the street and noticed large bulging varicose veins, but this should no longer …
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Nicolas Perez, M.D. – Korunda Pain Management Center Avoiding surgery is usually at the forefront of most people’s minds when dealing with chronic pain. Over 100 million Americans and 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from various types of chronic pain disorders ranging from fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, back, hip, and neck pain just to name a few. Whether trauma or degenerative …
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Along with the seasonal flu, this year, we are also all concerned with the newest Coronavirus, COVID-19. Taking precautions is essential. Individuals with weakened immune systems, and adults 65 and over are more susceptible to the dangers of the flu and COVID-19, as their symptoms can quickly exacerbate into pneumonia or other disease states. As the immune system becomes weaker, …
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By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Who doesn’t want to feel better and more confident about their sexual health? Many women try to hide their condition from their partner, or suffer in silence because they believe it’s “normal” for them. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Whether your pain is caused by endometriosis, pelvic conditions, vulvovaginal atrophy, hormonal dysfunction, or …
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Nicolas Perez, M.D. – Korunda Pain Management Center Hernias can happen at any age, but as we get older, the structures that surround and protect our organs may become weakened, stretched, less elastic and resilient. The weakened muscles can subsequently allow organs to prolapse and fall into the groin area or abdominal wall, which can cause a great deal of discomfort …
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No other field of medicine is changing as rapidly as oncology. Over the past decade, literally dozens of new medicines and new approaches for treating cancer have been developed, and this has resulted in many more people surviving cancer than ever before. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020, there are over 15 million cancer survivors in the United …
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By Andrea Bickerton, M.D. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) has been around since the 1930’s and has been a topic of much research and discussion since that time. As the debate continues over the risks vs benefits of hormone replacement, Dr. Andrea Bickerton, MD of Refined Image discusses some of the myths and misconceptions of BHRT below. Myth: BHRT is …
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