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“You can’t tell a book by looking at its cover.” Many women are concerned about the appearance of spider veins and varicose veins. These veins, which can cause a spider web appearance in the skin, or big, unsightly bulges underneath the skin, can also cause a person to have symptoms …

For the last 16 years, Patrick Smith has served Clermont as a local estate planning attorney and occasional radio guest host. It’s the last year, though, that has brought his knowledge and outreach to the entire state and across the country — this time returning as host of his own …

Brent Myers Spring ushers in a new season. It signals the end of “winter” and the beginning of something new. Spring brings new flowers, warmer temperatures, greener grass, and another baseball season. Spring also brings another ritual for many people: cleaning. Yep – good ol’ fashioned spring cleaning. “Out with …

Revolutionary Laser Therapy Offers New Hope In a world where over 25 million Americans live with chronic pain daily, innovative treatments are emerging that promise relief without the drawbacks of traditional medications or surgery. Among these breakthrough therapies, micro-pulsed laser therapy stands out as a beacon of hope for those …

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 …