Ileocecal Valve Disorder is often misdiagnosed as it can mimic many other disorders. The Ileocecal Valve is a sphincter muscle that is located off of the small intestine. It is responsible for digestion and blocking toxins or waste from backing up into the small intestine. If the valve is damaged, …

With SB 962 and HB 595 having been filed back in early November, this bill could change the outlook for those afraid to make the jump towards becoming a licensed medical marijuana patient by further protecting them from being discriminated against by their employers. Unfortunately, this issue has become all …

Has the pandemic made hearing loss an even greater challenge for you or a loved one? You’re not alone. From increased isolation and difficulty following virtual conversations to managing hearing aids while wearing masks, clear communication can feel like an uphill battle for many in today’s times. At Audiology & …

While long, luscious eyelashes are an eternal sign of youth and beauty, their benefits go far past aesthetics. Eyelashes are the primary way potentially damaging dust motes and debris are kept away from the delicate surface of the eye. Most people don’t realize how delicate and fragile natural eyelashes really …

By Alexander C. Frank, DC, DACNB, FABES My shoulder hurts me! Why isn’t that sufficient enough for you to know what is wrong with me and how to get me better!? “Well, it is vital to know what you feel is hurting, but I also want to know the why.” …

Ireally like the word “moving” rather than exercise (a 4 letter word in the minds of many – including me). Now more than ever before (due to COVID restrictions) you have to move and be active even it is just around your home or neighborhood. Sitting around watching depressing news …

Getting people moving and keeping them active is the key to health care. But there are so many illnesses and injuries that can prevent people from being active; from simple sprains and strains of ligaments and muscles, to arthritis and back pain, and to medical problems such as neurologic conditions, heart, …

By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times …

By Physicians Rehabilitation If you suffer from shoulder pain due to injury, degeneration or disease, you know that most physicians will tell you there are two options, medications such as narcotics, or steroids (which are addictive and risky), or surgery, which is often unnecessary. While surgery may be needed with …

BayCare, a leading health system in Tampa Bay and central Florida regions, uses innovative technology to provide convenient access to different care options and services for patients and their families. BayCare’s innovative technology, telehealth services and multiple convenient locations provide access to the right care at the right place for …