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  • The itching, sneezing, burning questions

    Getting answers on allergy season Dr. George Lyle specializes in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the Barranco Clinic in Winter Haven. He often sees patients suffering from allergies. Dr. Lyle answers some questions about these sometimes debilitating problems. Central Florida Health News (CFHN): Spring can wreak havoc on people with allergies. What are…

Columns

  • Word of Mouth: When it’s NOT good to be sensitive!

    Word of Mouth: When it’s NOT good to be sensitive!

    Sensitivity is a desirable trait in many situations these days, but that’s definitely not the case when it concerns your teeth. Experiencing continued sensitivity in your teeth is a sign that something is wrong in your mouth. If you experience pain or sensitivity while brushing and flossing, or have hypersensitivity to hot or cold, then…

  • Medical Advice: Addressing childhood obesity NOW to avoid disease LATER

    Medical Advice: Addressing childhood obesity NOW to avoid disease LATER

    Healthcare is becoming more expensive every year. In 2010, the United States spent 17 percent of its budget on healthcare costs. By 2016, that number is expected to rise to 20 percent. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, account for the majority of the national health expenditures.

  • Ask a Nurse: My final column in CFHN— But more to come online!

    Ask a Nurse: My final column in CFHN— But more to come online!

    Hello my fellow Floridians. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for taking the time to read my columns over the past year and encourage you to visit our website for my new monthly discussions at www.perfectformwellness.com/discussionboard.

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