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Club Performax offers a personal touch to working out. When Laurie Rivers decided it was time to lose weight — not for an upcoming vacation, or a class reunion, but for herself — she checked out three different local…
RESTORATIVE YOGA at THEE HOUSE OF YOGA by Jenna Lomazzo Jenna Lomazzo is the owner of Thee House of Yoga in Indialantic. A licensed massage therapist, her passion for anatomy and healing drew her into the yoga world and strengthened…
BIMDA’s female physician members weigh-in on a gamut of health issues. After years of being under-reported, breast cancer now gets the attention it deserves. But, breast cancer is not the only health issue women and their families need to know…
The Hand Up Dental Program gives survivors of domestic violence a reason to smile. The dental services offered by the Hand Up Dental Program may be routine, but the program’s overreaching mission is nothing short of life changing. “Our goal…
Cancer. The word alone evokes emotional stress and seems to touch all of us in some way. Recently, cancer claimed two of my close friends. And lung cancer took my mother, a smoker, when I was a teenager 43 years…
The cure for the common medical practice by Jaimee Preston Be it diabetes, high blood pressure, fatigue, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome or any number of lifestyle ailments and disease, a proactive, integrated approach to medicine is the cure for…
Dr. Ross Clevens launches all-inclusive cosmetic and wellness center. The truth is, all of these techniques can serve an important role in helping women — and men — age gracefully. Oftentimes, it’s an integrative approach customized to each patient that can truly…
Sports medicine physicians help athletes maximize function and minimize injuries. Whatever sport is your favorite, staying healthy and on top of your game takes time and dedication, and the unfortunate truth is injuries are a common part of almost every…
“Tension is the physical manifestation of stress,” says Maggie Connelly, general manager of Massage Envy Spa at The Avenue Viera. “So when you’re carrying tension anywhere on your body, you’re carrying stress. Massages assist in relaxing the muscles, and therefore…
Summertime usually means an increase in outdoor activities which can lead to more injuries and trips to the emergency room. According to the Center for Disease Control the number of emergency department visits recently reached 129.8 million annually. So when…
Michelle Cannon Epting The practice of yoga originated more than 5,000 years ago in India to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Millions of people practice yoga in the U.S. Yoga is designed to join physical poses (known as asanas)…
By Dr. Raymond J. DeLorenzi Everyone knows that our great state is a haven for golf; however, did you know that there are roughly 13 golf courses in Brevard County alone? Our local courses provide an amazing opportunity for people…
When most people hear the word kidney cancer, they think they might need a transplant, lose a kidney or worse, but there are tools that can actually help save healthy kidneys. Health First Medical Group’s Andrew Zabinski, MD, is Board-certified…
By Michelle Cannon Epting As the summer season unfolds, the time comes to shed more layers of clothing and engage in more physical activities. If you are looking to take on some alternative activities to get in shape and transform…
It is true a good night’s sleep is important for your health and well-being, but more than 70 million people in the United States have some type of sleep disorder. They affect children, teens, single adults, parents and seniors. So,…