Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
InterStim® Sacral Neuromodulation is a clinically proven, FDA approved (since 1997) therapy for management of Refractory OAB (Overactive Bladder), Incomplete Bladder Emptying (not due to outflow obstruction), and Fecal Incontinence (the latest since March 2011). This particular therapy targets the communication problem between the brain/body and the nerves that control …
Read More »Fat Pad Restoration Developed by Dr. Benjamin
By Richard S. Benjamin, DPM – Do you feel like you are walking on raw bones or rocks? Have you tried inserts, padding, and countless new shoes only to continue to walk in pain? Do you want artificial fillers like liquid silicone which have been linked to auto immune diseases, …
Read More »PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND CURES
Intercommunity Cancer Centers of Leesburg and Lady Lake Host Second Annual Cancer Survivors’ Reunion With the holidays in full swing, many of us are giving thanks for family, friends and good health. For cancer survivors, this time of year takes on even greater meaning because each day represents one more …
Read More »Colon Cancer is Preventable
By South Lake Gastroenterology – Colon cancer is the most preventable, beatable cancer if it is detected early. The first step to preventing colon cancer is understanding what the risk factors are. Everyone is at risk and should take the necessary steps to prevent it. If you are at high …
Read More »Local Office Awarded for Excellence in Patient Safety Village Dental Presented With Sunshine State Safety Recognition Award
Village Dental, a full-service dental practice, has received a Sunshine State Safety Recognition Award from USF SafetyFlorida. Developed by the State of Florida’s OSHA consultation program, USF SafetyFlorida presents the award to businesses whose efforts and practices demonstrate successful workplace safety protocols. The award was designed to distinguish employers utilizing …
Read More »Do You Suffer From Adrenal Fatigue?
Fatigue – Poor Sleep – Altered Appetite – Decreased Thyroid Function – Poor Immune Function – Insulin Resistance – Low Sex Drive By Robert Gilliland, B.S., D.C. – These are just some of the symptoms associated with dysfunctional adrenal glands. Poor adrenal function is associated with many illnesses from heart …
Read More »Mohs Surgery: Saving Skin & Eliminating Cancer
By Ashraf M. Hassanein, M.D., Ph.D – More than two million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, and about one in five will develop a skin cancer in their lifetimes. Unfortunately, the number of new skin cancer cases is increasing at near epidemic rates and it is estimated …
Read More »Binaural Hearing Two Ears Are Better Than One!
By Dr. James M. Davenport, F-AAA, CCC-A – Has your audiologist recommended “binaural hearing devices”? Don’t panic. Binaural simply means “two ears” – which is what nature gave you. Two ears are, indeed, better than one for a number of reasons. Just like our eyes, our brains are wired to …
Read More »Physical Activity: Your Personal Healthy Heart Prescription
Anytime Fitness – If you’ve ever worked out, you’ve certainly felt the immediate effects of exercise – your heart speeds up as your body demands more oxygen, your breathing rate increases and you start to sweat to cool your body. All of those things go back to normal as soon …
Read More »Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage
By Carolyn Fields, CRMP – The rising cost of health care is an issue we all struggle with. Fortunately, if you are a homeowner age 62 and older, a reverse mortgage could help you fund these needs! Before I go into greater detail let’s review a few basic points about …
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