Medicine & Medical Care   

If you are over the age of 30 and have rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder or arthritis, there could be hope. Low level laser therapy, or cold laser, has helped patients increase shoulder strength, improve motion and eliminate shoulder pain. Cold laser therapy has been tested for 40 years, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. Dr. Pedro A. Orta, D.C., will discuss this technology and how it may help you.

Insomnia is a common and often chronic complaint in clinical settings. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 69 million Americans report chronic insomnia and 150 million report occasional insomnia in any given year. Many resort to drugs that are often habit forming and have detrimental side effects, but this is not necessary. There are many natural therapies that can relieve insomnia and/or correct the underlying cause so that you can get a good night's rest again. Come listen to Dr. Pedro A. Orta ,a holistic Chiropractic Physician, lecture on this most important topic.

Knee pain can keep you from enjoying some of your favorite activities. Playing with grand kids may become more difficult as will walking short distances or playing golf. If you have arthritis, cartilage damage, "bone on bone" tendinitis, bursitis, or hear crunching and popping sounds, a new treatment may eliminate your knee pain and help restore normal function. Come hear Dr. Orta, D.C., speak on this technology.

Do you take thyroid hormones, yet still suffer from fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression, or other hypothyroid symptoms? Are your symptoms steadily worsening while your blood tests stay the same? Do your symptoms go untreated because your lab tests are normal? Come hear Dr Pedro A Orta, D.C. share on this disease and how to help you understand what your body is going through and how to help to feel better.

More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a problem caused by damage to the nerves that supply your arms and legs.

This painful condition interferes with your body's ability to transmit messages to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. If left ignored or mistreated, neuropathy can lead to irreversible health conditions.

Headaches can be extremely debilitating if you suffer from them. There is no such thing as a normal headache. Come find out causes and holistic, natural treatments to eliminate or alleviate them

If you have any of the following conditions: sharp pains in the back of the leg, lower back pain, herniated/bulging discs, numbness in your arms or legs, shooting hip or thigh pain, muscle spasms, sprains and strains, you may have "Sciatica."

Sciatica is a compression of the sciatic nerve, usually by L4 or L5 disc herniations. Sciatica can be a very painful problem, even crippling at times. Spinal decompression has a high success rate with helping disc herniations, sciatica and back pain. This could mean that in a few weeks you could be back on the golf course, traveling or doing whatever it is that you have not been able to enjoy. Come hear Dr. Pedro A. Orta, D.C., discuss this technology.

Plantar faciitis is a common cause of heel and foot pain in adults. The classic symptoms include heel pain that is usually most severe first thing in the morning. This condition is characterized by inflammation at the insertion point of the plantar fascia on the heel bone. Come learn more about symptoms and solutions for pain with Dr. Pedro Orta.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students for a new drug update. Topics to be covered include: the top 10 new drugs of 2022; the drug approval process; where to find information about clinical trials.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students and faculty to review blood pressure goals, discuss blood pressure medications, and review non-medication ways to control blood pressure.

Join the discuss with UF Pharmacy students to discuss the proper use of sunscreen, the proper storage of medications, and review which medications cause sun sensitivity.

Have you ever had IBS type symptoms like gas, bloating, burping and intestinal discomfort? Is it IBS, IBD, Food allergies or Leaky Gut (intestinal permeability)? We will discuss natural treatments, elimination diets, eating habits and if a detox is right for you. So many people experience GI disturbances - but we usually keep the symptoms to ourselves. Don't let the symptoms disrupt your activities any longer. This is the opportunity to learn more about various root causes of your symptoms. You will receive tips and ideas to try at home.

Many people have a thyroid that is not working properly. We will review symptoms of overactive as well as underactive thyroid & review the different types of Thyroid dysfunctions. We will also review what thyroid tests should be done & the various treatment options that are available.

For centuries humans used the plants to ease pain and help their bodies heal.  As chemical pharmaceuticals became popular, we lost the knowledge of these plants.  They can be a beautiful and easy to grow addition to any garden, both in ground and container.  Come learn about some of these wonderful plants and how they were used.

Learn about the aging foot and what you can do to help. Review common feet issues with aging and what a podiatrist can do to help. Problems include diabetes, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, fungus, ulcers, etc.

Many people report being tired and stressed. Could it be Adrenal Fatigue/Adrenal Dysfunction? Learn more about how Adrenal Dysfunction is more than just being tired. We will discuss what makes the brain & body stressed; how to test for Adrenal Dysfunction; stages; and how we can treat naturally so you feel well again.