Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
When you, your child, or a loved one has fever, sprains an ankle, gets an ear infection or gets overheated, it can be quite challenging to get a same-day appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room may not always the best choice. “We focus on giving patients …
Read More »Telehealth Physical Therapy Services Make it Possible for Patients to Stay on Track
By Jason Waz, President of Competitive Edge Physical Therapy Utilizing Technology to Elevate Physical Therapy and Achieve Optimal Health Over the past two decades, the team at Competitive Edge Physical Therapy (CEP) has worked to set themselves apart from the typical run-of-the-mill physical therapy practice, focusing on applying specialized techniques …
Read More »The Tampa YMCA Welcomes Back Members
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, including the South Tampa Family Y at 4411 S. Himes is excited to be back open, welcoming back members. The gradual reopening began Wednesday, May 20. “Our doors may have been closed, but the Y hasn’t stopped serving the community,” said Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA …
Read More »A Patient’s Excruciating Back and Leg Pain Relieved in One Day!
One year ago, David was lifting a fire pit in his back yard and fell to the ground in infuriating pain. He could not get up as the pain was completely unbearable. EMS transported him to the emergency room, and he was admitted to the hospital. David had a herniated …
Read More »Surfaces Are ‘Not the Main Way’ Coronavirus Spreads, C.D.C. Says
By By Jacey Fortin If you’re worried about wiping down grocery bags or disinfecting mailed packages, this C.D.C. guidance might bring some relief. It’s not new information; the agency has been saying this for months. Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention making the rounds this month on …
Read More »Injury Overuse in Sports, Fitness and Life
An Interview with Dr. Kevin Elder, Sports Medicine Specialist Repetitive movements and overuse of muscles through the same range of motion can strain the muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments. Overuse injuries are common in children involved in athletic or fine arts activities and also in athletic adults, exercise enthusiasts, and …
Read More »Undersea Oxygen Clinic: Research Supports HBOT Might Help Fight COVID-19
We have a way to help people’s bodies and immune systems HELP THEMSELVES when recovering from or actively fighting the COVID-19 threat, which should reduce the need for extra ventilators. When you breathe normal air, you are breathing in about 21% oxygen and the rest is mostly nitrogen. As you …
Read More »Maintaining a Positive Mindset; Even During a Pandemic
Nichole Brewer, JD, CPC, NLP Being able to stay positive in everyday life with all of the demands put upon us can already seem challenging. Being able to stay positive during a pandemic can seem completely overwhelming. With constant media coverage, social media posts, and regulations that must be followed, …
Read More »Florida ENT & Allergy is Now Utilizing Telemedicine
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 »YMCAs Address Blood Shortage with Community Partners
The YMCAs of Tampa Bay are partnering with local blood banks to help address the blood shortage due to the coronavirus temporarily shutting down large companies and schools that would usually host blood drives in its parking lots. That’s why the YMCAs of Tampa Bay stepped up with OneBlood and …
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