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What is vaginal and vulvar atrophy? GSM, or genitourinary syndrome of menopause, is a condition in which the walls of the vagina and vulva become thinner and dryer due to a decrease in estrogen. It affects around 40 percent of women, particularly after menopause, and can cause painful intercourse, vaginal dryness, burning and decreased urinary tract health resulting in pain …

   In the early 60s, America was given its first taste of the British Invasion. It was February 9th and a young British rock band named The Beatles had just finished a performance on the Ed Sullivan show to a crowd of screaming fans. The young men were a spectacle to see. Dressed to the nines in tailored suits, pristine …

Body sculpting treatments can help you get back into shape and help you feel better about your body. Some areas of our frames are much more resistant to diet and exercise than others. Unfortunately, it may seem that no matter how many crunches, squats or triceps curls we do, a tiny layer of fat that we just can’t seem to shake …

The beginning of the year tends to be an opportunity for many people to make a fresh start with regards to creating habits and patterns of self care that work for improving or maintaining health.  A very common concern in January is to lose weight, get in shape and find the diet or meal plan that really finally works. There are …

Non Surgical Options for Facial Rejuvenation By John D. Verghese, M.D. There are a multitude of options for facial rejuvenation now available. Surgery has long been considered the gold standard for reversing the aging process but new technologies have emerged as an alternative to the scalpel. There are three major categories of facial techniques: neurotoxins (freeze), dermal fillers (fill) and …

If you or someone you know are experiencing burning sensations and abrasions in the eyes that limit your everyday living activities, you may have dry eyes. Or, if you already have been diagnosed with dry eyes, the “solution” provided by your physician may be offering only temporary, short-term relief. So we talked with Ophthalmologist James E. Croley III, M.D., about LipiFlow, …

There are multiple forms of hernias, but two common types are inguinal and ventral. A ventral hernia is a protrusion in the abdomen caused by a weak spot in the muscle fibers. The protrusion is usually an organ or the intestines that jut through the abdominal wall, causing a bulge that is often times noticeable to the naked eye. By …

By Michelle Fernandez We went down to the new ExerMedic headquarters in Creekside Corners. It is located in the new plaza at the corner of Immokalee road and Goodlette-Frank road. We came to interview Jorgen Albrechtsen, the founder of this new concept. Jorgen, what is ExerMedic? It is a scientifically based unique physical program that will greatly benefit a lot of …

Whether you’ve suffered one yourself or know someone who has, falls are among one of the most serious health concerns for older patients. It is a scary 4 letter word that we all want to avoid.   Approx. 30-40% of community dwelling adults over the age of 65 fall each year.  Starting out in this New Year we want you to make …

By Amy Hilliard January seems to be filled with a long list of New Year’s resolutions as we plan to make changes and reaffirm commitments to our personal goals, including improving our health and wellness. It’s been found that though 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only eight percent have long-term success. At The Carlisle Naples, the community’s lifestyle …