Evidently, the last few years within the Florida cannabis industry have progressed rapidly with proposed changes such as the Smoking amendment that currently allows patients to purchase cannabis for smoking use. Other small victories such as defeating a proposal for recreational cannabis that would have further exacerbated the issue of …

St. Joseph’s Hospital was named as one of the nation’s top performing hospitals by Fortune and IBM® Watson Health® last year. The annual Fortune/IBM 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study spotlights leading short-term, acute care, non-federal US hospitals that treat a broad spectrum of cardiology patients. The study is designed to …

When it comes to choosing a healthy diet, the amount of contradictory information and programs can be overwhelming. Is vegan, paleo, pescatarian, or keto the answer for optimal health? It’s not so cut and dry. The confusion lies in the fact that all people have different needs and different reactions …

When it comes to diet and nutrition, it’s safe to say that there are countless opinions of what’s best. So, how do you really know whose advice to take? Mostly, it just comes down to common sense. For example, what’s better, an apple or a cookie? A bag of chips …

By Sheryl Hensel As long as your immune system is running smoothly, you don’t even notice it’s there or think about what it’s doing. What happens when it doesn’t work properly? Diseases like Colorectal Cancer, Endometriosis, Kidney Disease, Vision Impairments, and Brain Disorders to name a few start to set …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. It’s not uncommon for women to experience heavy bleeding due to fibroids or cysts at various stages in their life, but for many women endometriosis is the primary disorder causing their ongoing issues. Endometriosis and intrauterine disorders can cause excessive bleeding and pain. For older women …

During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting your immunity is more important than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people who have a well-balanced, nutritious diet tend to be healthier and have a stronger immune system with a lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases. …

Dr Brett Armstrong explains the details of diverticulitis and what common symptoms and treatment options are available to patients. Diverticulitis is one of the more common pathologies we see as General Surgeons. It is estimated that by the age of 40, 40% of Americans will have Diverticulosis, the underlying disease …

A common question people ask is what I should do between visits to my esthetician or dermatologist that are the most complimentary to achieving my beauty and skincare objectives. Some protocols used to restore and beautify the skin do so by inducing cellular trauma to stimulate the skin cells healing …

Long before COVID-19 we faced a health crisis. Few people talked about it, but it was right here – the loneliness epidemic. Now, the growing number of lonely, isolated seniors has become a crisis that we cannot ignore. Loneliness has physical consequences that can be devastating, especially for seniors. It …