COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in many ways, but despite the adversity of this pandemic, telemedicine is taking off, and it’s becoming the common way for us all to connect and receive medical care. Florida ENT & Allergy is ahead of the curve, as they’ve already implemented a comprehensive, virtual …
Read More »Your Immune System and The Coronavirus
By Dr. Dipnarin e Maharaj MD, FACP, and Vineet Polineni, B.Sc. Are you concerned about the coronavirus? Experts have deemed the novel coronavirus to be a major threat to public health. However, there is another virus that infects and kills even more every year. Seasonal influenza infects millions and kills …
Read More »5 Ways to Practice Self-Care at Home Stress Less, Just When You Need It Most
As families and communities come together in an effort to stay apart during these challenging times, many people feel a sentiment of confusion amidst their confinement. “People are feeling lost due to the disruption in their normal routines,” says Dr. Bryan Call, a chiropractor from Hood River, Oregon. “With social …
Read More »Sinus Infections: When to See an ENT and Why
Postnasal drip, clogged nasal passages, sneezing, and mucus are all signs of a sinus infection. Whether the sinuses are irritated from allergies, a cold or flu will predict which treatment should follow. Many people find relief from flushing the sinuses with a saline wash, using nasal sprays or decongestants, and …
Read More »CBD Forms, Which Option is Best for You?
You don’t have to look far to find a CBD storefront or online vendor these days. The pro- duct has taken off and it’s high demand is due to so many individual, personal stories for why CBD is becoming more and more common as an add on option for people …
Read More »The Weight Loss and Optimal Health Connection
With yo-yo dieting, extreme lifestyle disruptions, unhealthy diet pills, and other means to control appetite, over the years, most people have lost a few pounds, only to regain them rather quickly once they stop using those means. Why? Because the inflammatory response causes adverse health conditions—that is what’s keeping so …
Read More »What’s Really Causing My Pelvic Discomfort?
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Pelvic pain can occur from a variety of causes, such as endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, or vulvovaginal atrophy. Many women experience painful intimacy associated with pelvic pain, which can be related to the conditions mentioned above, as well as a multitude of others. Each of these …
Read More »Staying Active While Aging is Important on Multiple Levels
Many individuals are living longer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean healthier. For optimal aging it’s important to take care of your health in multiple ways. It’s essential to eat a healthy diet, get high-quality sleep, keep stress low, quit smoking, limit alcohol, drink plenty of water, and stay active! If …
Read More »All YMCA of Tampa Bay Facilities Are Closed to Protect the Communities We Serve
To limit the spread of COVID-19, all YMCA locations are closed across Tampa Bay through Friday, May 8th* to transition efforts to help first responders and medical workers. This closure affects all Y programming including sports, aquatics and special events until that time, at which point Y leadership will re-evaluate whether to resume operations based on …
Read More »How Staying Active Can Boost the Immune System: Encouraging Safe and Active Aging
So, you have finished a round of rehabilitation or home health therapy after an unexpected illness. Life was good until you ended up in the hospital with pneumonia, a urinary tract infection, an unexpected surgery or even a scheduled surgery. You thought that you were doing well enough to manage …
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