Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
With Halloween approaching, you’re kiddos, grandchildren and let’s be honest, parents too, are about to go hog-wild on some sugary treats this month. If you’re not careful about brushing all of that sticky sugar off, you might end up looking like a Jack O’ Lantern. Probably not, but you will be …
Read More »4 Things You Should Know About Medical Marijuana
#1 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE & HOW DOES IT WORK? There are two different forms of medical treatment through cannabis. The first is the natural marijuana plant that contains both CBD and THC, and the second is the altered version of the plant that has been through a hybrid process to …
Read More »PALLIATIVE CARE OR HOSPICE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Hospice care is for those with a life-limiting illness. To be eligible for hospice care, a patient must have a prognosis of six months or less to live from a physician. Studies have shown that when a patient is referred and admitted to a hospice program at the early stage …
Read More »The Importance of Primary Care Medicine Shouldn’t be Overlooked
The good news is, that there are reliable ways to stay healthy and live your life with the quality and wellness that you long for. This steadfast advice begins with routine care. Primary care is essential. The first step is to practice prevention. The age-old saying is “An ounce of …
Read More »More Options for Treating Breast Cancer
Regardless of age, race, or family history, all women – and about 1% of men – have some level of risk for breast cancer. Primary risk factors include age and gender, along with a number of other factors, such as obesity and alcohol use, which can be moderated through healthy …
Read More »Home Sales: Trend vs. Traditional
We’ve all seen the commercials and heard the radio ads about guaranteed sale programs that will buy your home. The concept sounds pretty good: Guaranteed Sale; No Showings; You Pick the closing date, but there is always a catch. Over the past 20-years, I’ve become accustomed to the traditional way to …
Read More »Whole-Person Health Care is Now in Polk County.
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center and Lake Wales Medical Center are now in the AdventHealth family and backed by the #1 hospital in the state. AdventHealth is already a familiar name to many Central Floridians as a medical mainstay and one of the largest faith-based health systems in the …
Read More »The Mental Illness & Substance Abuse Correlation
Mental illness affects millions of Americans throughout their lives. Whether it is PTSD, depression or psychotic episodes, mental disorders can be exacerbated by environmental factors, stress, abuse, traumatic events, disease states, or genetics, to name a few. It’s not uncommon to experience mental illness at some point in childhood or …
Read More »Crohn’s Disease Clinical Trials For Advanced Treatment Options
It’s not uncommon to experience occasional diarrhea or constipation, but what if the symptoms come and go on a regular basis? Crohn’s Disease (CD) is part of the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) group. CD most commonly affects the top of the colon and the end of the small bowel, although …
Read More »VERTIGO – Spinning Sensations, Nausea & Loss of Balance: What You Should Know
Dr. Kelly Hansen, Au.D. and Dr. Nikki Goldowski Richa, Au.D. As children, a favorite retro game at birthday parties was Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Blindfolded, kids were spun round and round, and self-induced vertigo was onset quite rapidly, while the children staggered and lost their balance towards the donkey …
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