Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
1. Colorectal Cancer Screening Over the last few years, we have instituted an aggressive course of colorectal cancer screening for anyone over the age of 50 and for African Americans over the age of 45. This entails a full colonoscopy to look for any abnormal colonic lesions or polyps (growths …
Read More »Myth-Busting Medical Marijuana
By Robert C. Goethe, MD Several months ago, I was scheduled to do anesthesia for a young man having a spinal cord stimulator placed in his spine. He was around 40 years old. What started his problem was back pain. He had been through chiropractic care, epidural steroid injections and …
Read More »CRANIAL ALIGNMENT: Moving the Skull Bones to Relieve Medical Disorders Like Chronic Pain and Illnesses
Studies are showing the importance of cranial-sacral therapy, and it’s contribution to many overall health benefits. The bones of the skull are like small plates that are connected through sutures. These sutures are almost like perforated connections that have slight movement. Skeptics often taut that these bones do not move at …
Read More »Back to School Home Organization Ideas
By Dana Hall McCain If you’ve been through a school year with a house full of kids, you know that organization can be the difference between success and chaos. Whether it’s establishing a great space and routine for homework or study time, keeping smelly sports equipment corralled yet handy, streamlining the …
Read More »Rest IS Best Importance of sleep on health and well-being.
That sounds good doesn’t it? Let’s all rest more. I mean, you have always been told that getting enough sleep is important… but why? Getting enough sleep can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life and overall safety. Physical Health: Sleep is necessary to allow your body …
Read More »Nutritious Meals for Busy School Nights
When school is back in session, the real test for parents is not in the classroom, but in the kitchen. Between breakfast, lunch and dinner – not to mention snacks – meal planning seems endless and daunting. With convenient options like canned ingredients on-hand, parents can have the makings of a …
Read More »Hydration in the Summer Beat the Florida Heat!
The heat is on. It’s summertime! It has been extremely hot these past few weeks, but it is time to get outside to run, bike, swim and do anything else outdoors we can imagine. It is even a great time to sit in the sun and watch your favorite sporting …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Your Top 5 Questions Answered
1. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Nearly 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Experts estimate that an Alzheimer’s diagnosis will affect close to 15 million people by mid-century. Forgetfulness, agitation and frustration, social withdraw, and difficulty with daily tasks, are all symptoms …
Read More »Should You Be Concerned About Eye Cancer?
Most of us know that melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. The reason we hear so much advice on wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, protective clothing, and avoiding over sun exposure between 10:00 am to 4 pm, is due in large part to the sun’s harmful UV rays when the …
Read More »Ulnar Nerve Damage It’s Not Funny
Christopher Manseau M.D. You often hear people wincing in pain when they hit their “funny bone.” The funny thing is that the so-called funny bone is neither a bone nor is it funny. It’s actually the ulnar nerve that sits just behind the elbow and down into the back of the …
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