Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Dawn Trigg Broker Associate, REALTOR® Selling your home is an exciting endeavor and an important milestone in your life—not to mention potentially lucrative! However, it can also be stressful and nerve-wracking. Worrying over the sale of your home is natural and expected, but it doesn’t have to get out of …
Read More »A Non-Surgical Approach to Long-Term Pain Relief
Avoiding surgery is usually at the forefront of most people’s minds when dealing with chronic pain. Over 115 million people suffer from various types of chronic pain disorders ranging from fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, back, hip and neck pain to name a few. Whether trauma or degenerative disease has caused your pain, …
Read More »Radiologists – Who We Are & What We Do
If your physician has ever recommended that you get an imaging test, or if you’ve had a voluntary screening exam, then a radiologist has played an active role in your healthcare. Most of us have undergone at least one imaging test, from an x-ray to find out if a fall …
Read More »Thyroid Disorders — Underdiagnosed & Life-Threatening!
By Dr. Michael Badanek, BS, DC, CNS, CTTP, DMM, DACBN, DCBCN, MSGR/CHEV One of the most misdiagnosed and mistreated organs in our bodies today is the Thyroid Gland. It is estimated that 1 in 6 Americans have thyroid disease or dysfunction. If thyroid disease is left unattended, it leads to much …
Read More »Don’t FALL into the New YEAR – Tips for Falls Prevention
Whether you’ve suffered one yourself or know someone who has, falls are among one of the most serious health concerns for older patients. It is a scary 4 letter word that we all want to avoid. Approx. 30-40% of community dwelling adults over the age of 65 fall each year. Starting …
Read More »New Year, New You – Restorative Procedures and Optical Options at Lake Eye
The New Year is here and the Board-certified ophthalmologists and staff of Lake Eye Associates want you to experience every moment with clarity and confidence. Many people welcome the thought of a fresh outlook and renewed sense of self. Advances in medicine, modern technologies and our invincible spirit really do …
Read More »Chest Pain – Why You Should Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Although chest pain can sometimes be triggered by some non-threatening disorders like excessive gas, anxiety, acid reflux or muscle strains, you cannot afford to waste precious time, if chest pain occurs. Chest pain can be related to the following serious complications, a rupture of the aorta, angina, or myocardial infarction (heart …
Read More »AN INNOVATIVE RESEARCH STUDY FOR TREATMENT OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS IS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE FLORIDA HOSPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH TEAM
The Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute’s Research Department is looking for people to take part in a trial for innovative, nonsurgical, investigational treatment for knee pain and function loss caused by osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that can often affect the knee. It is a complex disease …
Read More »New Year, A New You!: Look Better, Feel Better & Perform Better!
Electro-Massage™ Electro-massage™ is the amped-up version of the customary method, utilizing micro-current technology. The Electro Massage allows energy to flow right through your therapist’s fingers, penetrating muscles, nerves, organs, and skin. You will experience pain relief, melting-muscle knots, increased energy-levels, enhanced-blood-flow, improved-collagen production, detoxification, and much more. Full body electro …
Read More »Don’t Forget About Your Skin When Making New Years Resolutions
By Patricia Spitzer, PA-C in collaboration with Dr. Thi Tran Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, LLC It’s that time of year for New Year’s resolutions. I hear everything from weight loss to getting out of debt to traveling more but what about the skin? What about making a resolution to take …
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