Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Physicians Rehabilitation A person with knee pain knows how often it gets in the way of doing the things they want and need to do in daily life. Because the knee is a weight bearing joint, knee pain affects almost everything we do that requires mobility, including those things …
Read More »Whole-Body Approach to Treating Diabetes
The incidence of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. is rising steadily, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that two in five Americans will develop the disease in their lifetime. A whole-body disease Although more than 90% of Americans believe they have a “good” understanding of …
Read More »OBESITY AS SEEN BY AN OB/GYN
By Balpreet Singh, MD. OB/GYN By now it’s well established and generally well known that obesity has become an epidemic in the US. The shifting of a “normal” BMI towards a heavier population is increasing the occurrence of a wide spectrum of health issues related to obesity. What’s even more …
Read More »Tips for Staying Cool During a Summer Run
1. Try Running Early in the Morning It’s the coolest, most serene part of the day, and there’s nothing like a morning run to boost your mood all day long. 2. Drink Like Crazy Even if you don’t feel thirsty, drink at least 8 oz. of fluid each hour, and …
Read More »Kids & Technology: Parental Controls for Kids’ Electronics
By Dana Hall McCain iMOM.com Parental Controls for Kids’ ElectronicsThink it’s impossible to keep an eye on your kids’ use of the internet and smartphones? Not so! Today’s parental control software options make it simple and allow you to give your children levels of freedom based upon their maturity and …
Read More »Are You a Candidate for Clinical Research?
Through clinical research studies, doctors may find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses in the future. All investigational medicines have to be researched for many years and FDA approved before doctors can prescribe them. Volunteers are very important to this process. Without volunteers, we …
Read More »Protect Your Skin From the Sun
Because of the ultraviolet radiation it emits, the sun is inherently dangerous to human skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology stipulates that there is no safe way to tan. Tanning is the skin’s natural response to damage from the sun. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency proclaims that everybody, …
Read More »Snoring May Be More Than Just an Annoyance
Dr. Kevin Brooks – Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) are characterized by recurrent episodes of a reduced amount or even cessation of respiratory airflow (i.e. breathing) during sleep. This is caused by collapse of tissues in the back of the throat, at the levels of the …
Read More »Benefits of Compounding Hormones
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is the process of restoring and maintaining hormone balance with hormones that are biologically identical to hormones produced by the human body. BHRT is commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, decreased libido, and an increased …
Read More »Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude
Life-giving Attitude Part One: The Top FivePercent By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church In my twenties, I was fortunate enough be in sales for a number of years. As in most sales careers, training on social interaction for the purpose of making the sale is imperative, …
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