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Primary care providers serve as crucial figures in the lives of their patients, embodying roles beyond those of mere doctors. They act as health advocates, attentive listeners, trusted confidantes, educators, and counselors. Dr. Samuel Alfano epitomizes these multifaceted roles in his practice at VIPcare The Villages – Fenney. Dr. Alfano …

As the hands of time tick away, our skin undergoes a natural aging process, leading to the gradual loss of collagen, the protein responsible for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. In this article, we delve into the transformative realms of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) therapy, microneedling, and laser treatments, exploring how …

By Dan P. Montzka, M.D. March is National Kidney Month! But what do those kidney-bean-shaped organs actually do? Not only do they filter waste products out of blood to create urine, but they also play a vital role in your body’s water regulation, maintain your blood pressure, balance your electrolytes, …

MS, CBD, CNS and ECS What Does It Mean? March Is CBD awareness month as well as MS awareness. According to the MS Society “Multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system and controls everything we do. …

By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Memory Care is often confused as being a nursing home. Although a few nursing homes have a memory care area, it is most often a specialized “neighborhood” within assisted living. Memory care does not mean advanced care – it is …

Exploring the Power of Regenerative Medicine and Non-Surgical Treatments By Physicians Rehabilitation In recent years, the field of regenerative medicine has emerged as a beacon of hope for those suffering from chronic knee pain, offering innovative alternatives to traditional surgical interventions. One such breakthrough in non-surgical treatments is the application …

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is caused by your immune system attacking the myelin surrounding the nerves in your brain. It is thought that specific types of B cells and T cells in your body are drivers of the attack. B cells play a central role in MS …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Villages and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

According to the US Pain Foundation, research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of …

Did you know that 37 million adults have kidney disease and the majority of people do not know they have it? One out of three people are at risk for kidney disease. The kidneys are our primary source of detoxification. These two small organs clean the blood and filter waste …