August 2011 -

Dynamic Physical Therapy on how to avoid aches and pains while gardening – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 31, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Avoid Aches and Pains While Gardening

By Michelle Sierra, LPT, Dynamic Physical Therapy, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

Gardening is a strenuous activity and it is very easy for people to overdo it. Common gardening tasks, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints, especially for seniors or those who are normally sedentary. […]

The Ward Law Firm, L.L.C., on America: The Land of Opportunity – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 31, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

AMERICA: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

By Ronald Ward, Jr., The Ward Law Firm, L.L.C., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

As the temperatures rise and summer comes upon us, I look forward to one of my favorite holidays of the year – the Fourth of July. When the flags are flying and we are sharing our collective pride in our country, I am also reminded that our freedom and sense of order differentiate us from most other countries around the world. […]

Hands in Harmony: Where do you go to find yourself? – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 31, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Where do you go to find yourself?
Courtesy Hands in Harmony, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Where do you go to find the stillness of the universe? When do we allow ourselves time to relax and unwind? Recapturing the silence within is essential in regaining the mind/body connection. Massage is one of the few things in this world that truly nourishes both body and soul and requires nothing but a willingness to give and receive. […]

Total Health Solutions talks medical equipment –– LIVING WELL Magazine

August 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Stay Active, Enjoy Life

By Jeffrey Friedman, Total Health Solutions, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

Don’t let age or illness keep you from enjoying life. Home medical equipment manufacturers understand that you want to maintain an active lifestyle and they have introduced solutions that may be perfect for you or a loved one. Here are some exciting new products.
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Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery on the QT Mini Face Lift – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Atlanta Plastic Surgeons Develop the QT Mini Face Lift™

Courtesy Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Traditional full face lifts used to require weeks of at-home recovery. […]

Becker & House PLLC on estate planning – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Thoughts from an Estate Planning Attorney
By John R. Becker, Esq., Becker & House PLLC, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
An all-too-common mistake I have seen in my years of practice is the failure to have a well-written Last Will and Testament in place before death. […]

Lacombe Nursing Centre on Dysphagia – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Lacombe Nursing Centre on Dysphagia
By Samantha R. Young, MCD CCC/SLP, Program Manager, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Dysphagia is a medical term used to diagnose a swallowing disorder. By definition, dysphagia is an impaired swallowing ability, resulting from disease or damage to the cranial nerves or brainstem. […]

Summa Physicians Inc. on living well with heart failure – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

LIVING Well with Heart Failure

By Joseph Rinaldi, M.D., Summa Physicians Inc., Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with heart failure (HF) right now – and about 675,000 new cases are being diagnosed each year. As the U.S. population ages, these numbers are expected to increase. […]

Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., on the benefits of prosthetic devices – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 28, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Are you ready to walk?

The benefits of prosthetic devices!
By Michael Relle, CPO/FAAOP, Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Prosthetics is the branch of medicine that deals with evaluating, designing, fabricating, fitting and delivering a prosthesis or artificial body part. […]

RGB Eye Associates talk no-stich cataract surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 27, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

No-Stitch Cataract Surgery

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
The most frequent cause of cataracts is birthdays! The natural aging process can contribute to the condition that causes the lens of your eye to become cloudy, resulting in fuzzy or blurred vision and sometimes, sensitivity to light. Cataracts can occur in one or both eyes. […]