Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
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 …
Read More »This Holiday Season, Look Beyond the Scale to See What You’re Made Of
Its that time of year again: holiday season has officially begun. Let the parties, celebrations, and and traditions begin. Does the thought of trying to fit in that dress make you uncomfortable? Want to make a change but don’t want to step near the scale? What does the number on the …
Read More »Increased Risk for Heart Disease for Diabetics
Although many people with type 2 diabetes worry about losing their vision or having an amputation, the greater risk is to the heart and brain. About 65% of people with type 2 diabetes die of heart disease or stroke. They are two to four times more likely to die of …
Read More »THE VILLAGES CANCER CENTER: World Class Care Close to Home
Few words elicit as much fear as the word “cancer” does. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), getting cancer is the number one health concern of Americans; numerous surveys also show that many of us believe there is little an individual can do to prevent cancer – and …
Read More »Compounded Medications Provide Relief from Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
By Jessica DiLeo, PharmD Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Overview Diabetes mellitus is a lifelong health issue. In fact, by 2030, it is estimated that the worldwide prevalence of diabetes will reach an alarming 366 million (1). With the incidence of diabetes mellitus climbing each year, the complications associated with this …
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