Sarasota Edition

Is Your Fish Oil Rancid?

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Think fish oil. If your gut reaction is “yuck,” you are in good company. Whether it’s from remembering Grandma’s cod liver oil or taking the foul horse-pills in the cupboard, the majority of us believe that fish oil ought to taste bad. We put up with the fishy taste and smell because, well, it’s hard to argue …

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A New Frontier: The Moon Landing & The Rise of Stem Cells for COPD Treatment

On July 20th, 1969 America did the impossible: it landed two men on the moon. To say this was an unfathomable concept for its time would be an understatement. In a time where basic computers filled entire buildings, the technology and know-how to launch a manned flight seemed decades beyond our grasp. In truth, the Apollo Program was an extraordinary …

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Stem Cells-setting the New Standard for Treatment of Orthopedic Conditions

WHAT ARE STEM CELLS? Over the past several years, stem cell and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy have soared in popularity and are highly sought after treatment options, as a natural and non-surgical alternative to treat many common orthopedic conditions. Our bodies naturally produce stem cells. Because micro-damage occurs constantly, all body tissues are struggling to keep up with growth …

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God’s Original Purpose for Marriage

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church So here is God’s original reason for marriage.  In Genesis, He said, “It is not good for man to be alone.”  Among other things, marriage creates intimacy. Intimacy is the cure for loneliness. Yep…loneliness. I once heard someone say, “I’m committed to being married, but my intimacy is conditional upon …

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Therapeutic Options to Improve Blood Circulation

Blood circulation is one of the most important components of our overall health and well-being. When clinical symptoms begin to arise due to poor circulation it’s vital to seek preventative treatment options to avoid further complications.  Common signs and symptoms that occur are fluid accumulation in a limb, a feeling of heaviness or tightness, thickening of the skin, pain or redness …

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Do You Know Your Testosterone Level?

Tired? Are your endurance and strength declining? Have you noticed a decline in your sexual function and less interest in your sex life? Every man could answer “yes” to at least one of these questions after age 40. Common symptoms of low testosterone can also result from a myriad of lifestyle, social, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is a provider’s goal …

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Prostate Cancer – What’s New?

By Virginia “Ginya” Carnahan, APR.CPRC, Director of Marketing & Development, Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute With the hustle-bustle of the holidays behind us, perhaps it is time to refocus our attention on health and happiness for this New Year.  This message is meant for men, but the information it contains is also good for women to know. First, …

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Joint Injuries of the Knee in the Elderly

The knee joint is the most complex joint area in the body and the most common site for injury or degenerative disease. The meniscus is a crescent shaped shock absorber nestled within the knee joint. What’s unique about the meniscus is that only the outer portion of the tissue has a blood supply, while the inner portion receives nutrients intrinsically. What …

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Hormones and Weight Gain

The REAL Reason You Haven’t Lost that Last 10 Pounds: Sex hormone imbalances, such as estrogen and testosterone, can cause weight problems. Having too much estrogen causes weight gain whether you’re a man or a woman. Do you know how ranchers fatten steer before they go to market? They implant them with estrogen pellets. For both genders, too much sugar, refined …

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Parkinson’s Disease

Carol Tucker, Founder & CFO Trustworthy Home Health Care Parkinson’s Explained Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration …

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