Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis or plaque clogged arteries that restrict the blood flow in the heart. Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Warning signs for a heart attack: • Chest pain or …
Read More »Why Younger Men Should Seek Early ED Treatment
DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is deeply related to vascular health. Many men that begin to experience ED have little idea that they need to treat the arteriosclerosis in the penis as well as in their body. Most standard medical practitioners will start a man on the “little …
Read More »Introducing Stedman Clinical Trials: An Organization Dedicated to Finding New Treatment Options and a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
Unfortunately, we all know someone that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The devastating effects of losing not only memory, but the “wholeness” of the individual can be overwhelming. Nearly 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Experts estimate that an Alzheimer’s …
Read More »New Year – New Body: Freeze Away Your Problem Areas
By Dr. J. David Holcomb, M.D. You’ve probably heard about CoolSculpting from magazines, online, social media, or perhaps on a television program. The reason that its popularity has grown exponentially over the past few years is because of the results that it provides. What exactly is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared …
Read More »What You Can Do To Lower Your High Cholesterol and Decrease Your Cardiovascular Risks
Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the bloodstream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body overproduces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is the “good” …
Read More »Functional Medicine and Alternative Treatment Options
By Douglas C. Hall, M.D., GYN, and Functional Medicine Specialist In traditional western medicine, the condition’s symptoms are typically the only aspect treated. However, this old way of thinking and managing patients is changing, as medical professionals begin to embrace and understand that Functional Medicine plays an immense role in …
Read More »Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
By Digestive Health Associates Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name given to several chronic conditions that involves inflammation in all or some parts of your small and large intestines. The intestinal walls become inflamed, red, swollen and ulcers (sores) may develop. The two most common forms of IBD are Crohn’s …
Read More »Natural Remedies for Real Estate Woes
By Toni Hedstrom, P.A., Owner REALTOR® Your North Hillsborough, South Pasco County Real Estate Specialist The ‘Buying a Home’ Blues You have had tons of training via HGTV! You feel you are ready to take on the real estate world! There are ways to make this process a less painful …
Read More »Inpatient Rehabilitative Therapy
Inpatient rehabilitative therapy allows patients to heal in a relaxing, safe environment. If an individual has multiple injuries trauma, surgical complications, or has suffered a stroke or heart attack, it’s usually a good idea to seek inpatient rehabilitation rather than outpatient. This way, the patient and his or her team will …
Read More »LOVE — L is for the way you Look at me, O is for the only one I see, V is for…Vaginal Atrophy?
Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG During February, love is marketed to us day and night, so what if the love we’re experiencing seems less like an intense flame and more like a smoldering wick? In relationships, sexual intimacy is a common issue that many couples suffer with, and they often do so …
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