Author: ESS_Naples

Your Organs Could Be Slowly Starving!
The endothelial glycocalyx is a remarkable structure that lines the inner surface of blood vessels, playing a significant role in maintaining our over [...]

Floating Does What? Really?!
Are you aware that over 40 million people in the United States are suffering from stress, depression, and anxiety?
Stressed? Anxious? Help Solve Th [...]

Hey, Honey! The Awesome Power of the Tiny Honeybee
In February, I opened a one-of-a-kind, bee- and honey-centric boutique in Naples named Grand Central Honey. Everything in the store is dedicated to th [...]

The Ultimate American Road Trip: Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, and the Amazing Yosemite
I was afraid this would happen.
I’ve longed to visit the Monterey Bay area for what seems like forever.
You know how sometimes you read about [...]

Do We Have the Power to Change Our Reality Through Thought?
Almost twenty years ago, before I launched my first magazine, I walked away from a job I truly loved. That job was an amazing experience that gave me [...]

Hormones for Men and Women – Is There a Natural Approach?
Hormones...blame the hormones. As we age, our bodies change, our brains change, our muscles change, our physiques change, our drives change - blame th [...]

Herniated Discs DO NOT Cause Back Pain!
One of the most frustrating things that I hear on a weekly, if not daily basis, is that “I have a herniated disc causing my back pain so there’s nothi [...]

Essential Oils to Reclaim Your Healthspan
Think of your health like Jenga blocks - if you remove the foundation, it all topples. Nutrition, digestion, movement, and metabolism impact all other [...]

How Floating Affects Pain, Mental Health, and Aging
Many of us suffer from chronic pain, so we understand how it affects our mental and physical health. Most often with chronic pain, we struggle with sl [...]

The Risks of DIY Investing: Part 2
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed some aspects of DIY investing that can create risks for the investor. Those risks included overconfide [...]

Why Your Knee Hurts, and What to Do About It
Due to injuries, mechanical issues, or overuse and aging, cartilage may be damaged or lost, resulting in pain. Even if patients have already had joint [...]

A Strong Mindset as the Driving Force to Conquer Lyme Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury
In the face of daunting challenges like Lyme disease and a traumatic brain injury, a resilient and positive mindset can become the ultimate game-chang [...]

Why Measuring Your Microvascular System Is Important
In the Spring 2023 issue, we discussed the role of the glycocalyx on the microvascular system and introduced a revolutionary new device to measure and [...]

How to Gain Distance with Your Driver
If you consider yourself an “aging golfer” or if you’ve lost 20+ yards off your tee shots over the past year or so, I’m sure you’ve done your share of [...]

A Real Answer to Chronic Neck and Back Pain?
Tired of back pain? Have a “pain in your neck,” literally? You are not alone. 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point. Back and [...]

Forget the Calories, the “Weight Debate” – It’s All About Your Hormones
Thinning hair? Weight gain? Fatigue, bloating....and what happened to my skin? And now, belly fat? Why am I so irritable, anxious, and can’t sleep thr [...]

Why We Use Ozone for Enhanced Healing in Dentistry
Ozone is a triatomic molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms (O3). It has been successfully used in medicine for its microbiological properties—as a [...]

What Does Your Gut Have to Do with Improving Your Type 2 Diabetes?
Sixty to seventy million Americans have some type of digestion issues (e.g., constipation, diarrhea, gas, IBS, IBO, acid reflux). Many people have gut [...]

Are You Suffering from More Memory Loss, Anxiety, Depression, or Mental Fog as You Age?
Research has found that symptoms related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), T [...]

Escape the Heat This Summer in Beautiful Northern California
When you think of Napa Valley, what comes to mind? Images of picturesque rolling hills with miles of vineyards, world-class restaurants with incompara [...]

Expert Health Coaches Share Tips on Physical and Emotional Wellness
For centuries we have been taught the importance of physical health, while mental health has largely been dismissed and neglected. Finances can play a [...]

Glyco-What? The Macro-Impact of the Microvascular System
Ever heard of the glycocalyx? It comes as no surprise if your answer is “sort of”—or even a resounding “no.” But it’s critical to understand what it i [...]

Your Health Insurance Is Killing You!
Here in the western world, we’ve been groomed to expect health insurance to pay for ALL our necessary healthcare needs, and we’re immediately turned o [...]

Depression – Symptoms and Treatments for a Happier, Healthier YOU!
In today’s very uncertain times, many of us feel as though we are out of sync with ourselves and others. What causes this type of emotion within us?
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