Volusia County, FL COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information

This information is subject to change without notice. As more information becomes available, we will continue to make updates. Where to get Cornonavirus COVID-19 Vaccines: Florida has many sites that are providing COVID-19 vaccines, but supplies are limited and appointments may not be available at many of these sites. Vaccines are free to eligible residents. Click here to view the Department of Health vaccine locator … Continue reading Volusia County, FL COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information

AdventHealth Opens Clinics for Pioneering Antibody Therapies for COVID-19 Patients

AdventHealth has opened a clinic offering monoclonal antibody therapies. The 11-chair outpatient infusion unit, located on the AdventHealth Orlando campus, is treating adult patients with the monoclonal antibody bamlanivimab, as well as a combination therapy of the monoclonal antibody treatments casirivimab and imdevimab, commonly known as Regeneron. Both treatments are intended for those who have developed COVID-19 symptoms within the past 10 days, are not … Continue reading AdventHealth Opens Clinics for Pioneering Antibody Therapies for COVID-19 Patients

INSIDE LOOK: Seaside Cryotherapy and Oxygen Bar

The Coolest Place In Town! Owners: Jeff and Arielle VanEck // http://www.SeasideCryotherapy.com // New Smyrna Beach & Ormond Beach Interview by: Tiffany Evers // Photos by: Kelsey Walters Alternative medicine is becoming more and more popular and new technology is giving companies the ability to easily offer these services to their clients. This statement couldn’t be truer for Seaside Cryotherapy and Oxygen Bar, which now … Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Seaside Cryotherapy and Oxygen Bar

Miracle Or Snake Oil?

The medical field is so ever changing that keeping current in advancements has caused most of us to “catch up with the sun,” but it’s sinking. Stem Cell and Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy When patients come to me with the same curiosity for a particular miraculous cure-all, it forces us to investigate what it is. I have heard of stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, … Continue reading Miracle Or Snake Oil?

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INSIDE LOOK: Volusia Eye Associates

Interview by Tiffany Yancey // Photos by Kelsey Walters New Smyrna Beach Location: 415 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach 32169 Edgewater Location: 602 W. Indian River Blvd., Suite 1 Edgewater 32132 Interview with Robert “Hank” Routh, M.D. Q: Not to be too cliché, but what was your vision when deciding to open Volusia Eye Associates? A: To provide advanced surgical and medical care with compassion … Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Volusia Eye Associates

Relief Has Come

New Treatment Offers Back Pain Relief Discs play an integral part in dispersing the pressure on your spine as we move. More or less, they act as shock absorbers of the spine. They have enormous resiliency but are subject to wear and tear like anything else in the natural world.  As we and our spines age, the outer coverings of these discs can wear thin … Continue reading Relief Has Come

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Not My Neck

Chronic Headaches and Neck Pain Every now and then a patient comes to me with chronic headaches and neck pain that was referred to me by their primary care provider for evaluation with one stipulation – no cervical manipulation. The patient also reiterates that they do not want their neck to be cracked or popped.  The Fear of Chiropractic Manipulation of the Neck I get … Continue reading Not My Neck

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INSIDE LOOK: Abundant Health Day Spa

Where Relaxation Meets Wellness  Interview with Owner Cindi Flanagan by Tiffany Yancey // Photos by Kelsey Walters Q: When did Abundant Health Day Spa first open and what is your mission? A: I acquired Abundant Health Day Spa in November 2013. It had already been here about 10 years. I visited the spa and saw a vision of what it could be. I had been in … Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Abundant Health Day Spa

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Change Your Ways

Long Hours of Sitting and Back Pain In one of my previous articles, “flexion-intolerant low back pain” was mentioned briefly, but not elaborated on extensively. Sitting is considered the new smoking because the increasing amount of time at a desk, driving or relaxing on the couch is just as detrimental to your health. People are creatures of habit, so they continually create or reinforce pain … Continue reading Change Your Ways

To CBD or Not to CBD?

CBD Oil – Its Uses and Effects on the Body The days of reefer madness are long gone with the marijuana gold rush sweeping the nation. The stigma of cannabis is lessening as they are finding medicinal benefits without the adverse side effects that most pharmaceutical medicines have. There are, on the other hand, psychotropic side effects from the THC compound found in marijuana. That … Continue reading To CBD or Not to CBD?