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12.27.16
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Crystal Bowl Sound Therapy

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Meditation using crystal bowls is a totally unique and very powerful healing experience.

Both Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls are used during the healing sessions at Monarch Wellness. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing, turn off all devices, and bring a mat to lay on and a pillow for comfort.

As you lay back, close your eyes and begin to relax the conductor will begin to lightly rub the outside rims of the bowls creating a subtle hum in the air. They will then add in other bowls with differing notes, tones and sounds, one at a time and simultaneously overlapping giving the vibration of the room even greater depth.

As the music plays, breathe deeply to allow your body to release tension and clear your mind. You may begin to feel lighter, and one with the resonance of the bowls. It is common to experience physical sensations such as lightness of being, muscle twitches (which are releases of energy), visually see images, colors or shapes, some even hear words. Though most fall into a meditative state occasionally sleep will set in. There is no wrong way to do this. Even sleeping your subconscious still benefits. What each person experiences is completely personal.

Restorative sound healing is a powerful healing modality that most still are not aware of. All music at a core level is vibration. As humans, our cellular structure also vibrates, though on such a microscopic level it cannot be seen and is generally not felt.

The center’s mission of empowerment through emotional and behavioral metamorphosis is based on the philosophy that there isn’t one cure-all approach; each person can find the modality or combination of modalities that resonate with him/her to create one’s own healing and advancement.

If you are in the SW Florida area, restorative sound classes and private sessions are only available at Monarch Wellness located at 843 Myrtle Terrace, Naples 34103. www.monarchwellness.net

12.23.16
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Reversal of Gravity for Vein issues

inversion

Have you heard of Inversion therapy?

Inversion therapy has been touted to help with a wide array of ailments including:

  1. Headaches
  2. Sciatic Nerve Issues
  3. Fibromyalgia
  4. Back Pain
  5. Boosts immune system
  6. Improved heart function
  7. Alleviates varicose vein pain
  8. Sinus pressure
  9. Improves posture and flexibility
  10. Reduces stress
  11. Strengthens ligaments
  12. Better sleep
  13. Reduces signs of aging
  14. Strengthening bones
  15. Improves circulation and can help with varicose veins
  16. Helps to maintain height as we age

Inversion therapy has been around since 400 BC. It consists of putting your body into a position where your head is lower than your heart. Originally patients were hung upside down from ladder rungs in the best interest of their health. Inverted positions are said to reverse the effects of gravity.

Modern day inversion therapy is not all that different despite the more updated apparatuses such as inversion tables, gravity boots, inversion chairs and hammock suspensions.

Start out with just 1 to 2 minutes upside down and go from there based on how you feel.

While inversion is not a replacement for varicose vein treatment, it may offer some limited relief. inversion can help your heart to clear the blood from your feet, legs and lower body. This allows for easier circulation which can assist in draining the blood from varicose veins where it may be otherwise pooling.

To get the best medical advice and form a customized treatment plan for your vein issues please go to EVeinScreening.com for a FREE vein evaluation!

12.23.16
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When you have an ache or a pain, do you automatically reach for a pill?

pain relief

pain reliefConditioning has taken place in society and the media over the years repeatedly telling us that a pill is always the answer.

Have an ache or pain? Take a pill. That may get rid of your pain but it is likely to come back again. Medications do not cure, they cover the symptom temporarily giving you some relief. While there is nothing wrong with short-term use, it is more beneficial for overall health to seek out the cause so that you can cure yourself.

The human body is a finely tuned machine. It will tell you everything you need to know to maintain if you simply listen.

Learn to listen to your own body and tune into your intuition. When in a consultation getting health advice, take note of how you feel. Does what the practitioner is telling you feel true? You know your body better than anyone. If a diagnosis or suggestion for medical care doesn’t feel right there is nothing wrong with questioning or even getting a second opinion. Never make health care decisions that don’t feel right to you.

This is not to say that you should go it alone when it comes to health. There are many modalities of healthcare which can all assist you on your path back to good health, naturally.

Nutrition Specialists of Florida offer far more than just chiropractic and provide the finest care to each client. Please call 239-947-1177 to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions!

11.03.16
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Nova Oculus To Expand Internationally

Nova Oculus To Expand Internationally

Indian Wells, CA (PRWEB)November 03, 2016

Nova Oculus Partners, the company with plans to bring to market its pioneering medical device for the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, is now going “international.”

With the creation of Nova Oculus Partners International, the company is developing strategies to license its device and patented micro-current therapy in Japan, Australia, Britain and the European Union, Argentina, Colombia and Cuba. Nova Oculus Partners will receive 15 percent of the gross revenue from any licensing agreement signed through Nova Oculus Partners International into those countries.

The Nova Oculus device is already engaged in clinical patient trials in Canada, and regulatory approval for full market commercialization in that country is expected by mid-2017. Some preliminary testing has also been done in Mexico.

Currently, the development of the Nova Oculus device is focused on securing the necessary international certifications that are required before various government-sanctioned regulatory approvals can be granted. Mass production of the device by the company’s manufacturing partner is slated to begin in the spring of 2017. Company officials expect that once certification for the device from the International Organization of Standards is granted, regulatory approval in Canada is achieved, and CE Mark approval for the European market is given, gaining access to other international markets will follow.

It is estimated that more than 26 million people in Britain, the EU, Japan and Australia are afflicted with AMD. As many as three-quarters of a million of those could be treated by the Nova Oculus device in the first year alone. After five years, that number could be as high as 3.75 million patients. According to the company’s calculations, a potential market of that size could conservatively represent $245 million in revenue from treatments and equipment leases in the first year. After five years, that figure could be as high as $500 million.

These figures do not include the numbers from Canada, the U.S., or elsewhere.

About Nova Oculus:

Nova Oculus Partners, LLC was formed to develop, manufacture, and lease to medical professionals an electrotherapeutic medical device to treat visual disease, providing a pulsed micro-current output delivered to the retina by way of a closed eyelid. This treatment method can help mitigate the effects of age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

The Nova Oculus company’s pulsed micro-current therapy represents a new, non-invasive treatment for all forms of macular degeneration. The device output signal is structured to provide a range and pattern of frequencies to stimulate the desired physiologic response at the retinal level. This low current has been shown by studies to stimulate the production of the active transport enzyme, adenosine triphosphate (“ATP”), which facilitates the movement of nutrition from the blood to the cell.

According to recent studies, this treatment improves permeability of the blood vessel membranes and cells, allows better oxygen and nutrition delivery to the cells, metabolism, and removal of by-products from the cells. Through these mechanisms, pulsed micro-current therapy improves retinal pigment epithelium (“RPE”) efficiency and in so doing may restore and/or improve retinal function.

10.25.16
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Nova Oculus Partners Appoints Jeffrey Gibbs as Consultant for Regulatory Affairs

Nova Oculus Partners Appoints Jeffrey Gibbs as Consultant for Regulatory Affairs

Nova Oculus Partners, LLC (NOP) announces the appointment of Jeffrey N. Gibbs as its new Consultant for Regulatory Affairs.

As a director with the Washington, D.C.-based firm Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, Mr. Gibbs has extensive experience in “FDA law,” working with the Food and Drug Administration in the areas of product approvals and enforcement actions. In recent years, his practice has focused primarily on advising companies developing medical devices, including NOP. Mr. Gibbs previously worked for the FDA as Associate General Counsel for Enforcement, where he received an Award of Merit. Earlier in his career, he was Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

In 2015 and again this year, Mr. Gibbs was named one of the “Top FDA Lawyers,” by the Washington Post. He has also twice been listed among “The Best Lawyers in America.”

Mr. Gibbs replaces Morris Waxler as Consultant for Regulatory Affairs. In the nearly two years Dr. Waxler consulted for the company, he was instrumental in helping guide NOP through the FDA regulatory application process, and preparing the company for future clinical trials of its medical devices. TEM’s Chief Operating Officer, Walter O’Rourke, praised Dr. Waxler for his contribution, but said a different approach was needed for the company to gain FDA approval to compete in the marketplace.

“To move the approval process forward, we need to partner with a firm that has more resources than a single consultant,” he said. “Mr. Gibbs’s firm has upwards of 40 FDA-specialist lawyers. Also, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara works closely with other Washington-area consultant firms in the FDA sphere. They can work together with us to help our medical devices achieve FDA approval.”

Mr. Gibbs has already assumed his duties and together with his colleagues has begun the work of formulating a plan to that will help NOP realize its goal of market commercialization.

About Nova Oculus:

Nova Oculus Partners, LLC was formed to develop, manufacture, and lease to medical professionals an electrotherapeutic medical device to treat visual disease, providing a pulsed micro-current output delivered to the retina by way of a closed eyelid. This treatment method can help mitigate the effects of age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

The Nova Oculus company’s pulsed micro-current therapy represents a new, non-invasive treatment for all forms of macular degeneration. The device output signal is structured to provide a range and pattern of frequencies to stimulate the desired physiologic response at the retinal level. This low current has been shown by studies to stimulate the production of the active transport enzyme, adenosine triphosphate (“ATP”), which facilitates the movement of nutrition from the blood to the cell.

According to recent studies, this treatment improves permeability of the blood vessel membranes and cells, allows better oxygen and nutrition delivery to the cells, metabolism, and removal of by-products from the cells. Through these mechanisms, pulsed micro-current therapy improves retinal pigment epithelium (“RPE”) efficiency and in so doing may restore and/or improve retinal function.

10.20.16
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Nova Oculus Partners Revolutionize AMD Treatment

If you are looking to invest in a company that has the forward vision in the field of ophthalmology, Nova Oculus Partners is the key. Their innovative team has revolutionized the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Age-related macular degeneration affects millions of Americans. This eye condition clouds the central vision making it very difficult to do everyday tasks such as drive a car, read a book, or watch television. Contrast and colors can be affected as well. AMD causes deterioration of the central vision over time. It is the number one cause of legal blindness in adults over the age of 50 years old. Nova Oculus Partners developed this new system to help those who suffer from AMD improve their vision and slow the progression of the disease.

The treatment only takes one hour, so it can easily be performed in a physician’s office. The patient wears a special type of goggles that delivers low-level microcurrents to targeted points on the outer eye. Eyes are closed during the treatment and the currents stimulate four specific points on the eyelids. This microcurrent encourages the exchange of nutrition through the membranes of the eye, assisting in the transfer of oxygen and nutrients. It is a non-invasive treatment to help the patient’s retinal function. The medical device will be leased to medical professionals in order for them to treat their patients.

Nova Oculus Partners’ new technology is revolutionary in the optical field. This technology still needs to complete a regulatory approval process with the Federal Drug Administration. It will be the future for treating people who suffer from AMD.

Please read more about Nova Oculus Partners on our website, or feel free to call us for more information. 760-292-2812 or visit our website. We are located at 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 127, Indian Wells, California 92210.

10.19.16
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Learn About Concierge Plans

Looking for quality time with your doctor to discuss medical issues? When you have a direct relationship with your doctor, he or she is in tune with your needs. This relationship is possible when you go to a concierge doctor.  Concierge services, like those provided by myself, Dr. Kordonowy of Internal Medicine, Lipid & Wellness of Fort Myers, offer patients personalized and unlimited access to the doctor. In my practice, I offer four different concierge memberships: basic, gold, premier, and platinum. Below, I will discuss the details of each plan, as well as the benefits of signing up for a concierge health plan.

Basic – The Basic concierge health plan is for patients ages 16 to 50 years old and costs $49 per month with a one-time enrollment fee of $150. With this service, the patient receives:

  • 3 office visits per year including a full physical examination annually.
  • Annual physical and comprehensive lab profile (this alone retails for more than 150 dollars).
  • Same day appointments one established.
  • Online access to medical records/results via a patient portal (private e-mail attached to your chart).
  • Online messaging with Dr. Kordonowy and nurses via the e-mail portal
  • Free after hour phone consults- my normal after hours call fee is waived for members.
  • Additional labs at highly discounted rates.
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccine.
  • Tetanus booster if indicated.
  • Body fat analysis.
  • Antioxidant score (biophotonic scan) annually.
  • My Remote monitoring dashboard

Gold – The Gold concierge health plan is for patients ages 50 to 65 years old and costs $89 per month with a one-time enrollment fee of $150. With this service, the patient receives:

  • Unlimited office visits.
  • Annual physical and comprehensive lab profile.
  • Same day appointments once established.
  • Online access to medical records/results via the patient e-mail portal.
  • Online messaging with Dr. Kordonowy and nurses via the patient e-mail portal.
  • Free after hour phone consults.
  • Additional labs at highly discounted rates.
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccine.
  • Vaccine boosters when needed – tetanus, Tdap.
  • Body fat analysis.
  • Antioxidant score (biophotonic scan).
  • Hospital Advocacy (Premier Inpatient Advocate Service™) available at an hourly rate
  • My Remote monitoring dashboard

Premier – $1,750 per year with no enrollment fee. This product is open to anyone interested and features the unique Inpatient Advocate Service™ Program. Dr. Kordonowy requires that all Medicare patients join the practice as Premier members. This membership plan is payment in exchange for services not covered by Medicare. With this service, the patient receives:

  • 24/7 direct phone access to Dr. Kordonowy’s private cell phone.
  • Same day appointments for established patients.
  • Online access to medical records/results.
  • Online messaging with Dr. Kordonowy and nurses via the e-mail portal.
  • Free after hour phone consults.
  • Concierge services not covered by Medicare.
  • Body fat analysis.
  • Antioxidant score (biophotonic scan).
  • Hospital Advocacy (Premier Inpatient Advocate Service™) -unlimited hours and 7 days a week visits while in the hospital. I have privileges at Health Park, Gulf Coast and Lee Downtown.
  • My Remote monitoring dashboard

Platinum – The Platinum concierge health plan is patients 16+ and costs $2,500 per year with no enrollment fee. With this service, the patient receives:

  • 24/7 direct phone access to Dr. Kordonowy’s private cell phone.
  • Same day appointments.
  • Unlimited office visits.
  • Annual physical and comprehensive lab profile.
  • Same day appointments.
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccine.
  • Vaccine boosters when needed.
  • Online access to medical records/results via the e-mail portal.
  • Online messaging with Dr. Kordonowy and nurses via the email portal.
  • Free after hour phone consults.
  • Cardiovascular stress test annually.
  • Advanced lipoprotein testing at highly discounted rates.
  • Concierge services not covered by Medicare
  • Three dietitian visits.
  • Body fat analysis.
  • Antioxidant score (biophotonic scan).
  • Hospital Advocacy (Premier Inpatient Advocate Service™) -unlimited hours with 7 day a week visits while in the hospital.
  • My Remote monitoring dashboard

Concierge plans and doctors provide a more comprehensive level of care to the patient. A concierge contract puts the patient back in charge of their care instead of insurance or government interference.  Spending the right amount of time with the patient while offer a high level of accessibility and service is the goal.  With more time and access to a doctor, a patient is able to fully and thoroughly discus symptoms, ask questions and discuss their issues and concerns. A long term relationship with your doctor allows them to understand the patient’s history, know “total person” and thus limit health risks from unnecessary testing and referrals.

If you’re looking for a high level of service from your doctor, a concierge doctor, like Dr. Kordonowy, may be right for you.  Concierge memberships are limited. To book a consult with Dr. Kordonowy or to discuss selecting a plan, call 239-363-3005, ext. 200 or click here.

10.04.16
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Nova Oculus Partners Develop Revolutionary Technology

Try to imagine how it feels to look at your phone and not see anything but a dark spot in the center of it? This is what it is like to live with age-related macular degeneration. It affects all aspects of life from driving a car to the store to reading the newspaper or dialing a phone number. These everyday tasks that most people perform without issues are very difficult for anyone suffering from age-related macular degeneration. Nova Oculus Partners has developed a revolutionary new technology that could potentially slow the progression of the condition and improve patient vision.

Age-related macular degeneration is a caused by a thinning of the macula which covers the retina and the hardening of blood vessels and capillaries leading to the center of the eye. It does not happen overnight. This is a condition that worsens over time. This disease of the eyes impairs the patient’s central vision and can even affect how the eye registers contrasts and colors.

The innovative team at Nova Oculus Partners has developed an effective non-invasive treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration. It is a simple procedure performed by the patient’s physician in which the patient wears a special type of headset that facilitates the delivery of a low level micro-current to specific points on the outer eye. With the eyes closed, the machine targets spots on and around the eye that stimulate a response at the retinal level. The result is an increase in blood flow and oxygen to the eye’s cells. This, in turn, encourages more nutrition to be exchanged through the membranes in the eye. A procedure takes about an hour to complete.

While the technology still needs to complete the regulatory approval process with the FDA, it is expected to be the future of treating patients with dry AMD. They are located at 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 127, Indian Wells, California 92210. Read more about our exciting new technology on our website or contact us at (760) 292-2812 for more information.

09.28.16
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Immune System Boosting Foods

Germs and viruses are always around for people to pick up. To lower your risk of infection, wash your hands often, use hand sanitizers, keep your surroundings clean, get a flu shot and do not sharing drinks. Good hygiene isn’t the only way to keep away sickness.  If you focus on building a better immune system in your diet, your body will be on guard to fight off any sickness that comes its way.

Particular foods are known to keep your immune system strong. Your daily diet should be well rounded.  Do yourself and immune system a favor by adding the following foods into your diet daily.

Oysters – Oysters contain zinc, which has virus-fighting power to it. Zinc helps activate white blood cells. It also helps with healing wounds. Oysters also contain selenium, which helps white blood cells produce cytokines (proteins) that clear viruses out of the body.

Spinach – Spinach, which is full of folate, which helps the body make new cells and repair DNA.

Yogurt – Yogurt comes with probiotics (live, active cultures) which are healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestines free from the attack of  germs .

Tea – Whether you prefer green, white, or black, tea is filled with polyphenols and flavonoids, which are known to fight off diseases. They are antioxidants that target cell-damaging free radicals and destroy them.

Sweet potatoes and carrots – These vegetables contain beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A gets rid of free radicals in the body and gives a boost to the immune system.

Broccoli – Broccoli is filled with vitamins A and C, along with antioxidants like glutathione, which all protect the body.

Citrus fruits – Grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, clementines, and tangerines are loaded with vitamin C, which fight infections by increasing the production of white blood cells in the body.

Other immunity-boosting foods: Red bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, almonds, poultry, kiwi, shellfish, and  turmeric.

Food can be your medicine. With a diet rich in nutrient-dense food, you can  build a stronger immune system so that you find yourself getting sick less. If you need help with creating yourself a proper diet, contact Dr. Kordonowy of Internal Medicine, Lipid & Wellness in Fort Myers for a nutrition consultation. To book an appointment, call 239-362-3005, Ext. 200 or click here.

09.09.16
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Brilliant New Technology from Nova Oculus Partners

Nova Oculus Partners was founded in 2014 with a brilliant new technology that will help those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The goal of Nova Oculus is to manufacture and lease the machine to doctors and eye care professionals so that they can treat their patients suffering from AMD.

Nova Oculus uses BioCurrent Therapy to facilitate the movement of oxygen and nutrients within the cells of the retina. This non-invasive procedure uses low current frequencies to stimulate the desired response in the retina. The process can improve and/or restore the patient’s retinal function.

Since its inception, the founders of Nova Oculus continue to consult and work side by side with a team of professionals who are knowledgeable in eye health, production of new technology, and well versed in legal matters. A few of those people include:

George O’Clock Ph.D.
Mr. O’Clock is the Chief Science Advisor of Nova Oculus Partners. He brings a wealth of knowledge in treating visual diseases. He is the inventor of the electrotherapeutic device that has been successful in treating many types of eye diseases. His advice and guidance are invaluable in making the new technology a success.

Jeffrey N. Gibbs
Mr. Gibbs has extensive knowledge of the law in product approvals, marketing, and enforcement in regards to the Food and Drug Administration. His experience includes, but is not limited to, the regulation of medical devices.

Dr. Michael Samuel M.D.
Dr. Samuel specializes in diagnosing and treating those with retinal disease. He, along with a fellow physician, founded The 41 Location Retina Institute. He frequently treats patients with AMD and is a wonderful contributor to Nova Oculus Partners’ vision

Walter O’Rourke
Mr. O’Rourke is a master in marketing and sales having led high performance sales teams. He is an entrepreneur and was the CEO of Dialysis Solutions, Inc. He has a proven record of successful growth for businesses.

The entire team of advisors and doctors are making Nova Oculus Partners a success. While the technology still needs to complete a regulatory approval process with the FDA, it is expected to be the future of treating patients with AMD. The team continues to work tirelessly on making this technology available to physicians worldwide. Their office is located at 74-900 Highway 111, Suite 127, Indian Wells, California 92210. Read more about our exciting new technology on our website or contact us at (760) 292-2812 for more information.