By Dr. J. Mandume Kerina Dr. Kerina and his colleagues have spent their professional life studying how to combat the effects of arthritis. They have helped develop advanced surgical techniques to reliably help to revitalize your life. This has culminated in our current opioid free joint replacement program. The overuse …
Read More »Lower Your Cholesterol with these Tasty Tips
High cholesterol can become a problem at almost any age, but our risk for developing it increases as we get older. For women, high cholesterol can especially become a problem after menopause. Luckily, there are some easy ways to prevent high cholesterol or help lower it right in your kitchen. …
Read More »The Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy for MS
Multiple Sclerosis affects approximately 2.3 million Americans, but that number is thought to be much higher since the symptoms are often unspecified and confused with other disorders. With autoimmune disorders, the body’s natural defense system (immune system) attacks itself and causes inflammation and damage to healthy tissue and organs. Multiple …
Read More »Is Your Swing Hurting Your Back or is Your Back Hurting Your Swing?
By Daniel Taylor DC It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the golf course; the greens are freshly cut and the sun shining. You drive up to the tee box for the first shot of the day. You bend over to put the tee in the ground and out of nowhere …
Read More »Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as concussion, is a serious disorder that can have long term repercussions. This injury can be caused by “whiplash”, or a bump or blow to the head, that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. Car accidents are the leading cause of TBI. Symptoms …
Read More »National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and what exactly does that mean? Well, for starters it provides an opportunity for you to assess your current nutritional intake and health. How do you care and feed/fuel your body, your amazing organic machine? Before you think about that let’s start with a basic …
Read More »Stasis Dermatitis Often Affects Those with Venous Insufficiency
By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery Painful, swollen legs, ankles and feet can be cause for alarm. Standing on your feet all day can cause a lot more than aches and pain. If your job or lifestyle requires you to stand for a majority of the day, your circulation will be …
Read More »Winter Haven Hospital Nurse Featured in DAISY Award Display on Times Square
Little did Tori Moore know that her crooning abilities would land her on a display in Times Square. The DAISY Foundation chose Tori, a DAISY Award winner, to be one of the healthcare providers featured in a national awareness campaign designed to thank nurses for their service. Tori is an …
Read More »Connecting to Smartphones With Your Hearing Aids
There are a growing number of made-for-smartphone hearing aids. This technology lets you send the audio from your phone, tablet, or laptop directly to your hearing aids. In short, you can use your hearing aids as wireless headphones. Not all hearing aids with Bluetooth are smartphone-compatible – only the ones …
Read More »Healthy Legs Tips while Working From Home
Vascular Vein Centers is considered an essential medical practice and as such will remain open to service our patients. We want to make sure you maintain your leg health at home. As we adapt to new work environments during the pandemic, many find yourselves working from home. Here are some …
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