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 …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Men and women share some of the same symptoms of an impending heart attack, but many individuals are unaware of their risk factors and indicators. Heart disease is the narrowing of the arteries over time, due to a build-up of plaque that can in some cases cause a complete blockage of …

When you’re dealing with chronic pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest daily activities can require monumental …

One of the most stressful times for students and their parents is when preparing for and taking the SAT/ACT college admissions tests. Should you study on your own? Should you get a tutor? Do you know what scores the colleges that you want to apply for are requiring? There are …