Southwest Florida's Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles 
Giving new hope to adult patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis Bayfront Health Port Charlotte was the first hospital in Charlotte County to perform a Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Repelacement (TAVR) procedure in the summer of 2019. Since then, more than 130 patients have benefitted from this minimally-invasive, life-saving innovation for patients with critical aortic stenosis. James (Jim) Keppel, 75-year-old Punta …
Read More »Woman’s Uncommon Kidney Condition Leads to Stroke – Like Symptoms
By Heidi Smith, Contributor It was a Thursday in November 2020. Joy and Ken Chard were at a Venice i…
Do You Need A Little Rejuvenation? Aesthetic Procedures Can Give You The Boost You Want
Anxiety, stress, sun exposure, and the general effects of aging can wreak havoc on our skin and over…
Walking to Improve Vascular Health and Reduce Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
How does PAD affect walking ability? When you walk, your leg muscles require more oxygen from the bl…
Seniors – Get Moving: A Body in Motion, Stays in Motion
When it comes to aging, it’s essential to take care of your health on multiple levels such as, eatin…
Ketamine Treatment for PTSD
Many people are experiencing what they’re now calling Post-COVID Stress Disorder. PTSD is affecting …
Most Accidents Are Caused by Distraction, Which Leads to Countless Health Injuries
By Dr. Alejandro Blanco If You’re in an Accident There Are Critical Steps You Must Take! Even the most experienced driver can become distracted or have an increased need to be overly reactive due to circumstantial events. If you have faulty brakes or are startled by a car in your blind spot, swerve while looking at a text message, or …
Read More »Peripheral Neuropathy: Treating The Cause of The Condition is Key
We Are Energy
Stop Overlooking Signs of Incontinence
Stress Management
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Diabetes & The Risk of Foot Ulcers Should NOT be Ignored
Did you know that 84 million people in the United States are prediabetic? And over 30 million people have the disease. Specialists are saying that it’s an epidemic. There are two primary forms of the disease, known as type I and II; while both are equally dangerous, type II is the most common. Glucose is the byproduct of the breakdown …
Read More » An Eye-Friendly Look at Nutrition
Enjoy Pregnancy without Foot Pain Physician offers mothers-to-be remedies for aching feet
Staying Active Helps the Body and Brain Thrive
Do You Need a Calcium Score? Detecting Plaque (atherosclerosis) Can Save Your Life
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Woman’s Uncommon Kidney Condition Leads to Stroke – Like Symptoms
By Heidi Smith, Contributor It was a Thursday in November 2020. Joy and Ken Chard were at a Venice ice cream store when Joy nearly collapsed. Her right side, from head to toe, was numb and tingling. She was unable to walk. Ken had to carry her to the car. “I had been having these episodes for a few weeks, …
Read More » Do You Need A Little Rejuvenation? Aesthetic Procedures Can Give You The Boost You Want
Walking to Improve Vascular Health and Reduce Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Seniors – Get Moving: A Body in Motion, Stays in Motion
Ketamine Treatment for PTSD
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New Year- Health Goals: Why You Should Make Your Medical Appointments Now
It’s the new year, and most of us want to make changes and learn to stick to our resolutions for our health and fitness goals, but what about your annual appointments? Are you putting them off or ignoring them due to fears of the pandemic? This is a common concern for many patients, but one that purports more risk to …
Read More » Healthy Skin During COVID-19
KEEPING OUR CLIENTS SAFE AT HOME DURING COVID-19
COVID RAISES EXTRA CHALLENGES FOR THE HARD OF HEARING
Healthcare Integration: Enhanced Communication Between Patients and Providers
