Monthly Archives: December 2017

12.08.17
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What is Cardiovascular Disease?

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Cardiovascular disease is an illness of the blood vessels and the heart itself.  Heart disease can present in many different forms.

Cardiovascular disease can consist of:

Heart Failure (Congestive heart failure) While this doesn’t mean the heart stops beating it is a scary phrase to hear from your doctor. It means that the blood isn’t able to pump as well as it should. The heart has to keep working harder and harder to meet the body’s blood and oxygen needs. It can get progressively worse if left untreated. 

Heart Valve Problems (Stenosis) – The heart valves don’t open and close enough to allow proper blood flow. This is particularly dangerous to the health of your heart and your overall wellbeing.

Arrhythmia – the Abnormal beating of the heart. It can beat too slowly, too fast or off rhythm. Arrhythmia can affect how efficiently the heart is able to work. It can cause palpitations and lead to stress and adrenal fatigue as well as other health problems such as anxiety.

Atherosclerosis -Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque develops and builds up inside of the artery walls. It makes the passageways more narrow and blood flow becomes constricted. It makes it far more difficult for your heart muscle to be productive and wears it down over time.

When your heart function fully or properly it can leave you feeling exhausted, weak, and often dealing with chest pains. If left untreated cardiovascular disease often leads to heart attacks and or strokes in patients.

If you are in or near the Tampa, Florida area we would love to work with you to get your health on track and you on your way to the best most productive healthy life you can live. Give Tampa Cardiovascular Associates a call today at 813-975-2800 or visit us online at www.tampacardio.com.

12.04.17
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Are Your Legs Ashy?

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ashyMost people will just assume that they are getting dehydrated and need to up the water intake or shop for a better quality moisturizing lotion. The thing is if found in conjunction with other signs and symptoms ashy itchy legs may indicate an underlying venous deficiency.

Dry Skin or Venous Insufficiency?

If this problem only rears its ugly head in the drier fall and winter seasons as the temperatures drop and the humidity leaves the air you may just be experiencing dry winter skin. It is recommended to raise your water intake as well as eat healthy fats daily. Lotion should be used right out of the shower to retain as much moisture as possible.

On the flip side, if you also find your legs to be achy, swollen, itchy, red, or you can visibly see bluish or purple veins through the surface layer of your skin you may need to consult with a vein specialist such as those at The West Floria Vein Center. 

Screening procedures allow the specialists to tell if you have vein issues and to what extent. Once properly diagnosed recommendations can be made as to the best course of treatment will help you the most.

Ashy skin may be unsightly, but it also can indicate an underlying issue and it is important to have yourself checked. Stop leg pain, varicose and spider veins in their tracks before it is too late. Life is meant to be lived in health and with mobility. Living in pain isn’t necessary.

Most procedures that help alleviate the pain and appearance of varicose and spider veins are done in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia. Patients report very little discomfort and have a very high level of satisfaction with many remarking that they only wish they had done it sooner.

If you are in the Tampa, Florida area please consult with The West Florida Vein Center (727) 712-3233 www.westlforidaveincenter.com

12.04.17
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Lose Weight with SHAPE ReClaimed™

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If you haven’t yet been able to lose weight and keep it off, we guarantee you haven’t been introduced to the SHAPE ReClaimed™ Program. It is now offered right here in Bonita Springs, Florida. If you are seriously interested in losing weight stop what you are doing right now and read this.

The SHAPE ReClaimed™ program is backed by over 30 years of clinical experience using homeopathy as bio-regulatory medicine.

The SHAPE ReClaimed™ is a practitioner monitored program that has been producing extraordinary results. It is an effective, safe, homeopathic glycoprotein complex formula created to decrease total body inflammation, enhance immune function, detox and cleanse–all while reducing excess weight.

 SHAPE ReClaimed™ is transformative

The synergistic combination of ingredients in SHAPE ReClaimed™, along with our total wellness program, is having astounding transformative health benefits. The result, in addition to weight loss, is a re-energized, revitalized you!

SHAPE ReClaimed™ is not a “magic bullet” but when incorporated into the program’s protocol, along with sound lifestyle choices, the results have been found to be transforming.

With Shape ReClaimed™ food becomes not only fuel but medicine to heal the body.

The Benefits of SHAPE ReClaimed™ that have been reported by those completing the program:

  • Reduce Inflammation
  • Enhance Immune Function
  • Detox & Cleanse
  • Enhance Metabolism
  • Safely Release Excess Toxic Weight
  • Decrease Pain
  • Improve Digestion
  • Increase Energy
  • Improve Sleep
  • Decrease or Eliminate Rx Dependency (With Practitioner Supervision)
  • Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure and Blood Lipids
  • Improve Mood and Mental Clarity
  • Create and Maintain a Healthy Relationship with Food.

What you can expect 

  • Lifestyle Modification – Health Restoration Program
  • Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Nutritional Plan
  • SHAPE ReClaimed™ Professional Homeopathic Formula
  • The Complete Patient Guidebook
  • Consistent Monitoring Appointments for Urine Evaluation
  • Patient Education Tab at WWW.SHAPERECLAIMED.COM
  • Access to Facebook “OFFICIAL SHAPE ReClaimed™ Support Group”
  • Safe, Affordable and Sustainable Lifestyle that Supports Healthy Weight

 What is included?

  • Initial Consult and Evaluation for SHAPE
  • Discussing Your “WHY” for Choosing SHAPE
  • Customizing the Program Based on Your Health History, Progress, Symptoms and Laboratory Results
  • Regular Monitoring, Which is Important for Your Long-Term Success

If you are feeling frustrated at failed attempts to diet or lose weight, you are not alone. The problem is that unless you have the right macros and nutrition combined with proper supplementation for your body losing weight for many can be an uphill battle. Stop fighting and let Dr. Gendron help you by introducing you to the Shape ReClaimed™ program.

Give us a call today to get started on the new healthier you. Call 239-947-1177 or visit us online at www.chiropractorbonitasprings.com. We look forward to being a part of your transformation!

  • Disclaimer: Independent SHAPE Practitioner’s Website is not owned or operated by SHAPE ReClaimed, LLC. Any content outside SHAPE ReClaimed webpage is not an acknowledgment or expressed position of SHAPE ReClaimed, LLC. 

 

12.02.17
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Are You Working Out Correctly?

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working outIf you look around in any gym you will see a great bunch of well-meaning motivated people working out to get in shape. The problem is that many of them are simply doing it all wrong.

What do I mean?
They, by the standards of proper body mechanics, have very bad. Bad form not only will not produce the results you are looking for, it also can very easily lead to injury. It can also cause additional wear and tear on other body parts.

When starting any exercise program it is a good idea to first visit your chiropractor. Allow them to get you in proper alignment. They can make sure you have no limitations that should be looked out for. This is very much along the lines of the same train of thought that says you should go get an alignment on your car before taking a long road trip so you don’t wear your tires or other mechanical parts unevenly.)

Additional to spinal alignment we can also get you set up on a nutritional plan to make sure you get the maximum results from your workouts.

Many gyms do offer an introductory personal training session. It is a good idea to take this one session at the very minimum. You can talk with them about your goals and ask questions about machines and weight-bearing exercise. If it is in your budget, schedule a few more sessions until you feel you have the hang of it.

Once you feel the way to do an exercise properly you will realize the difference from an incorrect movement. The right way will allow you to focus on the muscle or muscle group being worked. When done incorrectly you are overcompensating with other body parts to complete the movement.

A great thought to go by is – when in doubt? Ask. It will save you time, frustration, wasted effort and even possibly save you from an injury.

If you are in the Southwest Florida area we invite you to visit the offices of Dr. Jason Kaster, D.C. before starting your exercise program. 239-332-2555. www.drkasters.com.