Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Peggy Demetriou ARNP, FNP-BC, Board Certified in Family Practice by the ANCC Can’t get past that two o’clock slump? Feel wiped out or wake up tired? Sounds like you are one of the many Americans suffering from fatigue. Nearly all people get tired or overworked at some point. This …
Read More »Put Your Runny Nose on ICE
We now have the first and only FDA approved safe and effective treatment that can help you enjoy life without tissues! By Randall C. Latorre, MD Do you experience these symptoms frequently or on a regular basis? • Runny nose while eating • Watery runny nose all day long • …
Read More »VERTIGO Losing Your Balance and Nauseated? You Need a Specialist!
By Davis Family Hearing As children, a favorite retro game at birthday parties was Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Blindfolded, kids were spun round and round, and self-induced vertigo was onset quite rapidly, while the children staggered and lost their balance towards the donkey poster. As adults, vertigo is …
Read More »Do You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? Why you shouldn't wait to seek medical care
Courtesy of Florida Medical Clinic Painful aching joints and a general feeling of being unwell are often the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Affecting nearly 1.5 million Americans between the ages of 30 and 70, it is estimated that 3 times as many women than men are diagnosed with …
Read More »Learning Disabilities for Children and Adults Improve With Vision Therapy
By Walesby Vision Center Unlike orthoptics, which is a method to straighten the eyes muscularly, Vision Therapy is an entirely different treatment, which encompasses not only strengthening the eye muscles, but also improving visual perception, visual brain signaling, developing the ability to follow text efficiently, and hand-eye coordination. While it does …
Read More »Your Healthy Back to School Plan
As school gets back in swing this month, it’s a good time to evaluate the healthy habits we can make a part of our routine this school year. Overall good health and good posture are made with small habits over long periods of time. Since the school year takes up …
Read More »Bioidentical Hormones vs. Synthetic: Why it Matters!
Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG Females tend to experience an imbalance of estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone, which can lead to hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, depression, brain fog, weight gain, loss of muscle, irritability and bone deficiency. HORMONAL IMBALANCE CAN ALSO CAUSE THE FOLLOWING DISORDERS: • Heart Disease • Metabolic Syndrome • …
Read More »Back to School: How to Alleviate Your Special Needs Child’s Apprehension and Yours
Just when you finally got used to your summer schedule, the new school year is almost here, and that means many changes are about to enter your special needs child’s lives. Getting prepared now is the key to alleviating anxiety and allowing a smooth start to the new school year. …
Read More »Super Foods for a Nutritious Diet
The health community has long praised the benefits of vitamins and nutrients derived from natural sources. For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural super foods can be incorporated into your daily diet to help support your health: Green Tea – Armed with a special …
Read More »20 Million Americans have Thyroid Disorders: Unfortunately, it’s Often Undiagnosed
Robert Martinez, DC The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland. It produces two main hormones that regulate body temperature, metabolism, heart rate and other factors. These two hormones are T3 and T4. In recent years there have been several celebrities that have shared their personal stories of thyroid issues. Most recently, Supermodel, …
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