By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, which is made up of the iris, ciliary body and choroid. Together, these form the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera (white of the eye). The eye is shaped like a tennis ball, with three different layers of tissue surrounding the central …
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Fighting the Common Cold/Flu with Regular Exercise
Battling another cough or cold? Feeling tired all the time? Taking a daily walk or following a simple exercise routine a few times a week may help you feel better. Exercise not only helps your immune system fight off simple bacterial and viral infections, it decreases your chances of developing heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer. Though doctors are continuing to …
Read More »Men’s Health – How a Few More Whiskers Are Raising Awareness:
Starting to notice more men sporting beards and/or mustaches? There is a good reason why. Movember Foundation started in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia as a way to raise awareness for prostate cancer and depression. Almost ten years later the idea has caught on as the cause has reached a corporate and even worldwide level in support. No doubt Facebook, Twitter, …
Read More »Relief for Migraine Sufferers
By Dr. James McErlain, D.C. Chiropractors successfully treat thousands of headache sufferers every day, as many as 25% of the individuals seeking chiropractic care do so for the treatment of headaches. According to the American Migraine Foundation, 12 percent of Americans suffer from migraines. One in four families has an affected member. Combined medical costs, work time-loss and decreased productivity …
Read More »Effective Weight Loss with Meng’s Acupuncture Medical Center
By Stephen Sedita, AP – Weight loss is not as simple as eating less and/or exercising more. In order to lose weight the body’s waste management and digestive systems need to be functioning properly. Most importantly to long term success the root cause of the weight gain must be addressed (stress eating, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc.) According to traditional …
Read More »Cognitive Decline and Untreated Hearing Loss Is There a Link?
Submitted by Dana Luzon, Au.D. CCC-A, FAAA Written by Sharon Macner, Au.D., www.cvaudiology.com As a Doctor of Audiology with years of experience, I have an interest in the effects that hearing loss has on one’s ability to effectively communicate with family, friends, and co-workers. But what I find even more intriguing is why a person chooses to live with hearing …
Read More »Afraid of Falling? LifeCall® FallAlertTM helps reduce your fear of falling.
By Sherwood David Graham The National Council on Aging reports that falls are the number one reason why seniors lose their independence – because they are the leading cause of injury and even death among older adults. This year one in three adults age 65 and older will fall, and two-thirds of those will experience another fall in the following …
Read More »The Aesthetic Side of Weight Loss – Part III
By Suheil Khuri M.D. This is our last article on the subject of: “The aesthetic side of weight loss”. We have discussed in September: maintenance of healthy skin during weight loss and the use of Injectables. In October we discussed the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and combination therapy including radiofrequency and microneedling. In this article we will discuss …
Read More »November Is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – 10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Did you know that memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or dementia? Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 10 warning signs and symptoms that you should be aware of. We have listed them below. Please keep in …
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Florida Rejuvenation Center is dedicated to integrative medicine, a healing-oriented approach that takes into account the whole person including all aspects of one’s lifestyle. Our company offers a multi-disciplinary approach to age management medicine with a board certified, licensed physician, research scientist, and a licensed health care practitioner. We utilize the body’s information, from physical examination, medical history and laboratory …
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