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Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, particularly in regulating metabolism and hormones. The gut microbiota—the diverse community ofmicroorganisms residing in our digestive tract—plays a pivotal role in these processes. Imbalances in this microbial ecosystem can lead to metabolic issues, including insulin resistance and hormonal disruptions. The Gut-Hormone-Metabolism …

With love officially in the air, you don’t have much time to get your secret admirer something for Valentine’s Day. And while there’s nothing wrong with a box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses, don’t you think your special someone deserves something a little more, oh, I don’t know, …

Chronic Pain can lead to depression, addictions, anxiety, stress, isolation, and even suicide. Over 116 million people suffer from various types of chronic pain disorders ranging from fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, back, hip and neck pain, just to name a few. Whether trauma or degenerative diseases have caused your pain, the …

by Samuel P. Martin, MD, FACS, Medical Director at Vascular Vein Centers Spider veins (also called telangiectasias) are small superficial blood vessels in the skin. They get their name because their appearance is similar to that of a spider web. They most commonly appear as blue or purple spider web-like …

In 1967 the Beatles released a song titled “All We Need Is Love” which sat atop Billboard’s charts for eleven consecutive weeks. Their manager at the time stated, “… they really wanted to give the world a message… it is a clear message saying that love is everything.” In fact, …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …

In an era where age-related lumbar spinal stenosis has reached epidemic proportions, a revolutionary treatment is offering hope to those suffering from this debilitating condition. J. A Costello, DC, DABCO is one of South Florida’s leading experts in laser therapy, is bringing this groundbreaking treatment directly to patients’ homes in …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS With another year in the books and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season complete, we can now take a breath to shift our focus toward self-improvement. As the calendar turns over to reveal the halfway point of the 2020s, now’s the time …

A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look …

Pregnancy can cause varicose veins which persist after delivery. Post pregnancy, with time, they only get worse; especially if there are further pregnancies. Vascular Vein Centers is here to help during and after pregnancy and treat your varicose veins with minimally invasive procedures. Post Pregnancy Q & A Why does …