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3 To Know: Florida’s COVID statistics mixed, more

A Golden Gate Estates man charged with second-degree murder in a 2021 Collier County homicide was found competent to stand trial. Court records indicate that Collier Circuit Judge Elizabeth Krier this week approved an evaluation that found … See more

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3 To Know: 795,000 Americans a year die or are disabled after …

Web1. 795,000 Americans a year die or are permanently disabled after being misdiagnosed, report shows. Top medical researchers are sounding the alarm that an estimated 795,000 American patients continue to die or become permanently disabled …

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Leapfrog issues spring grades on hospital safety. How did SWFL do

WebThe two Physicians Regional Healthcare System hospitals in Collier, Pine Ridge and Collier Boulevard, both received "C" grades again, similar to last fall. Statewide 192 hospitals were evaluated and 75 got “A” grades and 41 got a “B.”. Another 62 …

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Bookworm: Why things go wrong in a medical setting

WebThe Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. She has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. Terri lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books. You felt wonderful. Never better. In the peak of health, fit as …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Make more catalase; it's good for your health

WebReducing peroxide via catalase is therefore anti-aging: It reduces the speed at which one rusts (or turns gray). We know this because aberrations in the genetic CAT code (think SNP!) will cause the CAT gene to stop producing normal, healthy amounts of …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Natural remedies for chronic constipation

WebTriphala. This herb is widely available in American health food stores and online. It’s a combination of three different herbs (Terminalia bellirica, Emblica officinalis, and Terminalia Chebula, so we call it “triphala.”. It has been used for various GI ailments, …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Taurine supports brain and heart health

WebAsk the Pharmacist: Taurine supports brain and heart health. The complaint of shortness of breath and exercise intolerance are the same, however the causes and treatments may be worlds apart. Dyspnea as it is termed can be related to asthma or …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Save your skin with probiotics

WebStarting today, think of probiotics (aka “gut bugs”) as friendly organisms that save your skin, reduce inflammation and redness, heal pimples and improve skin texture. The role of probiotics for skin health is emerging as one of the most valuable …

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NCH Health: Artificial Intelligence in medicine

WebNCH is currently the sole facility in Southwest Florida utilizing the GI Genius during every colonoscopy. All of these initiatives reflect the perfect synergy between artificial intelligence and medical expertise, improving patient care and outcomes. NCH is …

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Ask the Pharmacist: NAC supplements going away soon

WebAsk the Pharmacist: NAC supplements going away soon. N acetyl cysteine is an amino acid that is useful to you to make glutathione in your body. The glutathione is a potent liver antioxidant. Cysteine is a natural compound and N acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a …

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Ask The Pharmacist: The health benefits of white sage; how to use it

WebProvides cleansing energy. Sage is kind of like an eraser, it will help remove the day’s burdens and ease emotional suffering. It may help with mild anxiety or depression. Smudging is the quickest way because when you inhale, the compounds go straight to …

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DR. OZ: Slash your risk for fatal prostate cancer

WebBreak a sweat — cut risk 34 percent.Get three hours a week of vigorous physical activity or seven hours a week of brisk walking. Exercise and other higher-intensity physical activity (like digging a garden, taking a hike or biking, for example) seem to …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Natural remedies for gallbladder support

WebChanca piedra. It helps you secrete bile. Quick research will reveal that it’s used for all kinds of urinary, gastrointestinal and gallbladder problems, and is nicknamed “stone breaker.”. There are a few awesome supplements available today (and also teas) …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Tea seed oil has profound health benefits

WebAs for nutrients, tea seed oil boasts vitamin E, vitamin A, B vitamins and minerals. Tea seed oil provides incredible antioxidant protection too, and it’s not lost when you cook this oil. It contains B-carotene and vitamin E. Tea seed oil contains powerful …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Skullcap root holds promise for immunity and …

WebIt’s a potent antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agent. Some of the compounds induce sleep. It’s like a nightcap for your skull. That’s an interesting side effect because it provides neuroprotective effects while you sleep, which is the same time that …

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Inspired journey: How one Marco artist dealt with an cancer …

WebSitting in the living room of the second-floor waterfront apartment she shares with husband Clark Shaw, where a Christmas tree stands in the middle of June, part of an intense interior design scheme dominated by Trick’s artwork, the couple shared a too …

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3 To Know: Mental health unit closing at NCH, MI has an app

WebThe nonprofit NCH announced in early June that it is closing its 12-bed inpatient psychiatric unit effective July 1. Patients who need that level of mental health care will be referred to the David Lawrence Centers, the nonprofit, privately-run mental health …

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Patients, friends bid farewell to popular retiring doctor

Web0:48. Tears and laughter filled the room at the Marco NCH Healthcare Center as Dr. Robert Folsom bid farewell to well more than 150 of his patients. The receiving line of the health center kept growing as one after another of his patients and friends …

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3 To Know: Suspect in deaths of N.Y. women held in Collier

Web2. Army lifts ban on recruits with mental health history People with a history of “self-mutilation,” bipolar disorder, depression and drug and alcohol abuse can now seek waivers to join the Army under an unannounced policy enacted in August, according to …

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SWFLA To Do List: ‘Voyces’ at Arts Theatre, Caregiver Boot Camp, …

WebAdmission is $23.95 for adults (18 and older), $21.95 for seniors, $14.95 youth (12 to 17) and students with their ID, $8.95 for children (5 to 11) and free to children younger than 5 and active military. Visitors who bike to the museum receive $1 off …

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3 To Do: Celebrate Mom, music and more

Web1. Saturday: Enjoy food, music at Celebration Park Naples. Savor some great food and live music Saturday, May 11, at the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida's inaugural Music for the Soul at Celebration Park Naples, 2880 Becca Ave. (off …

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Council hears proposal for new tax authority for alley

WebCouncil members, staff and residents took a moment of silence at the outset of Monday evening's Marco Island City Council meeting to pay their respects for the family of councilman Joe Batte and his wife, Anne, at the loss of their daughter in-law in a tragic …

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Richard L. Weiss Obituary

WebRichard L. (‘Rich’ or ‘Dick’) Weiss passed from this earthly life to his eternal life on October 27, 2023, at his home in Bonita Springs, Florida.

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