Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
It’s the time of year that calendars are packed with holiday parties, budgets are strained by gift-giving and the roads are covered in freshly fallen snow. Alas, ’tis not the season for real estate. But the good news is that the few brave house-hunters who do venture out are serious …
Read More »Physio Med's Vestibular Rehab
By Michael B. Smith Vestibular Certified Physical Therapist The term Vestibular refers to what is more commonly known as the “inner ear”. The Vestibular system is made up of an identical left and right structure which consist of 3 circular canals connected to a chamber like structure. The Vestibular system is …
Read More »Fish Oil, Salmon Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Krill Oil: What’s the Difference?
By Bo Martinsen, MD Today, the omega-3 industry is specializing more than ever. On the supermarket shelf, you don’t just find fish oil any longer, but a broad range of products under that main heading. As we get a greater selection of omega-3 products, how do you decide what to …
Read More »Visiting Loved Ones at Care Facilities During the Holidays
During the holiday season our thoughts often turn to visiting friends or loved ones in nursing homes. The visits, while strongly recommended by those involved in healthcare and aging, are sometimes very emotional. It is recommended to first plan ahead to ensure your visit is rewarding for both the resident and …
Read More »The Greatest Love Story
By Jodi Thomas We all love a great Love Story. You’ve Got Mail. Pretty Woman. Cinderella. Pride and Prejudice. There’s just something about these stories when the rich guy falls head over heals for the not-so-rich girl. And yet, there’s an even greater love story where the hero left it …
Read More »Stem Cells – setting the New Standard for Treatment of Orthopedic Conditions
WHAT ARE STEM CELLS? Over the past several years, stem cell and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy have soared in popularity and are highly sought after treatment options, as a natural and non-surgical alternative to treat many common orthopedic conditions. Our bodies naturally produce stem cells. Because micro-damage occurs constantly, …
Read More »Alternative Treatments Help Improve Quality of Life
By Phoebe Brown – Staff Writer When people are diagnosed with chronic diseases, the challenge of living life fully, navigating the healthcare industry and finding the right treatment options can pose issues. For people with lung diseases, treatment options which address the disease itself are scarce and don’t usually …
Read More »Energy Pulses Naturally Help the Body Repair and Heal Itself Unique Effective Service Offered at Local Office
Energy flows constantly between cells in the human body. When minute amounts of electrical energy are delivered to the cell, ATP (which helps the cell maintain its normal conductivity) increases and the healing process is accelerated. Acuscope Myopulse Therapy (AMT) is a micro-current electrical stimulation modality that has an input/output mechanism …
Read More »Tips for Preserving Eye Health
With increasing pollution and levels of dust and grime our eyes need special care and attention. While we typically look after our skin, hair and other parts of the body, we tend to neglect eye care. As we grow older, it is common for our vision to weaken. Vision problems …
Read More »November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Memory Care at Freedom Pointe at The Villages
No decision seems harder than moving a cognitively challenged parent into a memory care community, and yet it may well be the most loving thing one can do. Particularly when you choose Freedom Pointe at The Villages. In this safe and loving harbor for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s, we honor …
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