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BEST POOLS OF BREVARD Creating Beautiful Custom-Designed Swimming Pools and Spas For 27 Years
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ince 1987, Best Pools of Brevard has created beautiful custom-designed swimming pools and spas for residents across the Space Coast. For 27 years their mission has been to provide the best product at the best price, using the highest quality materials and labor available. Best Pools offers unlimited options, and their website features a comprehensive pool gallery of recent projects for clients to peruse. The family-owned full-service pool company specializes in new pools – both fiberglass and concrete – as well as remodeling and service. To make the most of outdoor space, the company can increase the appeal of a pool with design elements, such as a waterfall or brick pavers. Using their C.A.D. based design system, their team can give clients a clear visual of what the pool area will look like upon completion. Comprehensive cleaning and
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maintenance services are offered for both residential and commercial pools. Their trained technicians ensure the ultimate cleanliness and safety of every pool, which gives homeowners maximum enjoyment from their investment. Best Pools are not only innovative -- they also take less time to maintain. “We often get compliments from our clients on the ease of maintenance our designs offer,” said Eva Adcock, vice president. When homeowners with existing pools want a new look for their backyard living area, they may seek a full remodel, or simply a few updates. Some pools need only a facelift to bring them up to date. Best Pools can utilize renewed interior finish, new tile, and also new lighting to update the pool. Equipment can also be upgraded with the latest options in remotecontrolled, high efficiency models. For those looking to remodel,
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Best Pools remodeled a pool for the Royal Air Force on Ascension Island, which is in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic, between Africa and Brazil.
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Best Pools can create a stunning new look. The company has won numerous industry awards, including awards from the Florida Swimming Pool Association, which illustrates their skill. Remodeling projects at Best Pools have taken their staff as far as the South Atlantic. SPECIAL CUSTOM SERVICE atrick Air Force Base commissioned Best Pools to remodel a pool for the Royal Air Force on Ascension Island, which is located in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic, between the coast of Africa and Brazil. The Royal Air Force has a U.S. Air Force presence, and they assist with operating the global positioning navigational system. “We sent a crew of 16 to remodel an Air Force pool that had gone unused for 10 years. Their team installed new tile, new equipment and a new paver deck. We also replastered the pool. “We left for Ascension on January 12 of this year and finished the pool renovation in just five days,” said Adcock. n For more information log on to BestPools.com, call 321-242-2003, or visit their offices at 4660 U.S. 1 North in Melbourne.
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Botox - Not Just For Wrinkles By Dr. Brian Dowdell, SOAR Spine, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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ost people are familiar with Botulinum toxin used in cosmetic medicine with the purpose of reducing facial wrinkles. When a small amount of botulinum toxin is injected into a muscle, it blocks nerve signals that tell your muscles to contract. The effect is that it temporarily weakens or paralyzes the facial muscles and smooths or eliminates wrinkles in the skin for a few months. However, this incredible medication has been used for years for several other medical conditions. Before discussing the other uses for botulinum toxin, it’s important to understand the origin of the medication. Botulinum toxin is actually a poison produced by Clostridium Botulinum bacteria. The toxin was discovered several years ago as the cause of a serious medical condition know as botulism. Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacterium which occurs in soil. It produces a toxin that affects your nerves. Foodborne botulism comes from eating foods contaminated with the toxin. They can include but are not limited to foods such as honey, home-canned vegetables and fruits, corn syrup, improperly canned commercial foods, home-canned or fermented fish, herb-infused oils, baked potatoes in aluminum foil, cheese sauce, bottled garlic, and foods kept warm for extended periods of time. There is a 3 to 30 days incubation period in infants and a 12 to 72 hours in children and adults, Symptoms of botulism in infant include lethargy, weakness, poor feeding, constipation, poor head control and poor gag and sucking reflexes. Symptoms commonly found in children and adults include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth and muscle weakness. Believe it or not, the first strains of Botulinum toxin were discovered by a scientist trying to understand food poisoning. In the 1820’s
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THE SPECIALISTS OF SOAR offer the most modern, sophisticated modalities for the diagnosis and treatment of pain. Procedures are performed using fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance using the latest techniques. After a thorough evaluation, a pain management specialist will determine which of the following procedures is most appropriate to diagnose and treat your pain.
a German scientist, Dr. Kerner, determined that there was a toxin in spoiled sausages that were making people ill. Seventy years later, another doctor, also investigating food poisoning, would expand on Dr. Kerner’s discovery, and find seven strains of Botulinum toxin – four of which were harmful to humans. In the 1940’s, Botulinum toxin almost became a weapon of war! However, before the pills containing the toxin could be produced to poison high-ranking officials on the opposite side, the project was abandoned.
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hroughout the first 130 years since its discovery, Botulinum toxin had a very unfavorable reputation. That being said, it seems unconscionable that someone could ever consider using this poison for medical purposes. But that’s exactly what happened. In the 1950’s, researchers discovered that injecting small amounts of Botulinum toxin type A into hyperactive muscles relaxed them. Today research is carried out on hundreds of toxins, ranging from sea snail toxins to snake venoms, with the hope of finding the next medical miracle. Botulinum toxin was first ap-
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proved by the FDA in 1989 for therapeutic use in Blepharospasm and Strabismus. Over the last 20 years, the use of Botulinum toxin in the medical field has continued to expand. Currently, Botulinum toxin has a total of eight indications approved for use in the United States. Since 1989, Botulinum toxin has gained FDA approval for seven different medical conditions. In addition to Blepharospasm and Strabismus, other conditions such as cervical dystonia (tonic neck spasm), severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating under the armpits) , upper limb spasticity (spasms in the arms from stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders), chronic migraine headaches, detrusor overactivity (muscle of urinary bladder) and overactive bladder have gained FDA approval for use in patients. In the 1990’s there was a massive movement to utilize Botox to reduce frown lines. In fact there was a shortage of Botulinum toxin in 1997.
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ervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a focal dystonia characterized by neck muscles contracting involuntarily,
causing abnormal movements and awkward posture of the head and neck. The movements may be sustained (‘tonic’), jerky (‘clonic’), or a combination. Spasms in the muscles or pinched nerves in the neck can result in considerable pain and discomfort. In our clinic, we see patients with severe neck pain due to cervical dystonia. Botulinum toxin chemodenervation has been instrumental in offering relief for these patients. It relieves the constant tension that pulls their neck allowing them to hold their head in a neutral position, thus reducing the pain associated with the spasms. Migraine headache is a complex disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of headaches, most often unilateral and in some cases associated with visual or sensory symptoms—collectively known as an aura—that arise most often before the head pain but that may occur during or afterward (see the image below). Migraine is most common in women and has a strong genetic component. A patient may be considered for prophylactic migraine therapy if the frequency of migraine attacks is greater than 2 per month, the duration of individual attacks is longer than 24 hours, the headaches cause major disruptions in the patient’s lifestyle, with significant disability that lasts 3 or more days or abortive (short acting medication) therapy fails or is overused. In these patients, Botulinum toxin has been shown to offer significant extended pain relief from attacks.
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wo Phase 3 Research Evaluating Migraine Prophylaxis Therapy (PREEMPT) trials recruited 1,384 patients with chronic migraine, and randomized them to treatment with Botulinum toxin or placebo. These patients were suffering on average 20 days of headache each month, of which 18 were moderate or severe. Those randomized to Botulinum toxin received fixed-site, fixed dose injections every 12 weeks over 56 weeks. These injections covered seven specific areas of the head and neck, with a total dose of between 155-195 units. At six months, after two cycles of treatment, those treated with Botulinum toxin had
on average eight less days of headache each month. After 12 months, 70% of those treated had ≤50% the number of headaches that they had done originally. Botulinum toxin was well-tolerated, the commonest side effects being neck pain (6.7%), muscular weakness (5.5%), and drooping of the eyelid (3.3%). No serious irreversible side effects have ever been reported in trials of Botulinum toxin in headache. Upper limb spasticity is seen in patients who suffer neurological disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Cerebral Palsy among other degenerative diseases. The arms and hands are usually contracting involuntarily causing abnormal postures. These contractions can be tonic or jerky and can cause severe pain. If left untreated, spastic muscles in the upper extremities can lead to permanent contractures. Botulinum toxin has been used to temporarily paralyze the muscles and allow the extremity to rest in a neutral position. This allows the individual to position his or her extremity in a comfortable manner, and perform activities of daily living and hygiene with less restriction.
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hile Botulinum toxin has gained great notoriety in the world of cosmetic medicine for making us look wrinkle free, its utility goes far beyond its good looks. Botulinum toxin has restored people’s lives who suffer from severe pain and complications of neurological disorders. Dr. Kerner would have been astounded to learn that his discovery would have such a profound effect on so many peoples lives. With Botulinum toxin, now you can look good and feel great. n
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MEDICAL STAFF n DR. BRIAN DOWDELL completed his medical degree and master’s degree at the University of Buffalo. In addition to his medical studies, he successfully completed his Master’s Thesis in cancer research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He finished his internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Buffalo and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine at Stanford University. Moreover, Dr. Dowdell served as Dr. Dowdell assistant clinical professor at Stanford University Medical Center where he published research and lectured nationally to other doctors in his field. He is a past president of the Brevard County Medical Society and served as a delegate for the Florida Medical Association. Dr. Dowdell has been in private practice since 1998 and is the founder of SOAR. n DR. ALBERTO CABANTOG completed his medical degree at the De La Salle University College of Medicine, Philippines. He finished his internship in Surgery and his residency in Neurosurgery at the University of the Philippines. Before coming to the USA, he was a practicing Neurosurgeon and an Associate Clinical Professor at De La Salle University College of Medicine and Medical Center. Dr. Cabantog Dr. Cabantog expanded his clinical training with a NeuroOncology Fellowship & Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Toronto, Canada, as well as a Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY. His other U.S. clinical training includes an internship in Medicine at University of Vermont, a residency in Anesthesiology at University of Massachusetts, and a Pain Medicine Fellowship at Harvard University. Dr. Cabantog has been in Pain Medicine practice since 2005. n DAWN TRUNDLE completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In addition, she also returned to complete her Doctor of Nursing Practice with her final translational project focusing on chronic pain. Trundle served as a preceptor for the University of Tennessee School of Nursing from 20062012. She is an active member of the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners Trundle and the American Nurses Association. Trundle has a nurse since 2006 and has extensive experience in family practice and pain management.
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apritta Fine Appliance & A/C is a family-owned store based in west Melbourne, Florida since 1982. Capritta Fine Appliance & A/C has served customers in Titusville, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, Merritt Island, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Rockledge, Viera, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Palm Bay, Sebastian, Grant, Micco and Vero with low prices on products and top-notch customer service. Capritta has very competitive prices on the widest selection of quality brands such as Sub Zero, Wolf, Wolf BBQ, Viking, Viking BBQ, Bosch, Thermador, Samsung, Miele, Miele Vacuums, Speed Queen, Liebherr, Capital, Marvel, U-Line, Scotsman, Dacor, Fisher & Pykel, Vent-AHood, True, Asko, Zephyr, Broan, Best By Broan, Sharp, AGA, Alfresco, and Crosley. Capritta Fine Appliance & A/C sells Maytag central air conditioning units that have industry best 12 years parts and labor warranty. The cabinets are made from stainless steel. They offer high efficiency unit that are up to 24.5
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or the past 16 years, The Finishing Touch has provided professional art and document restoration, antique frame restoration and custom picture framing services. They also have for sale original art, fine art prints, museum replicas and unique accent furniture and home accessories. In addition to their wide variety of restoration services, The Finishing Touch provides custom, archival framing for virtually anything – from paintings and prints to photos, documents, needlework, objects and memorabilia. The Finishing Touch’s
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d and Marguerite Schlitt opened Ed Schlitt Real Estate in 1953, primarily serving Indian River County, but also helping to develop property in Brevard County. They were joined by their daughter, Linda Schlitt Gonzalez in 1972 and by their son, Steven Schlitt, in 1998. They were later joined by two of Linda’s children, agents Andrew and Melanie Gonzalez as well as their sister Barb Schlitt Ford who serves as Head of Operations. Human Resources, and Legal. Following the tradition of their parents, Linda and Steve have grown the company into nine offices covering over 100 miles along Florida’s east coast. Now known as Coldwell Banker Paradise, the company has a sales force of over 230 sales associates and 48 staff to meet real estate needs for Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, South Hutchinson Island, North Hutchinson Island, Vero Beach, Sebastian and Melbourne, Florida. Most Up To Date Market Information ocusing on the core values of family, trust, and a deep commitment to community, the Schlitt’s legacy of service goes beyond their decades of service and their good family name. It can be seen in every transaction and every interaction. Coldwell Banker Paradise also distinguishes itself from other real estate brokers by relying the most up to date market information available. Each quarter they publish a Quarterly Market Report for each area they serve. This tool, just one of many, provides Coldwell Banker Paradise agents and clients the information they need to make the
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Following the tradition of their parents, Linda Schlitt Gonzalez, right, and Steven Schlitt co-own Coldwell Banker Paradise. right choices regarding each sale. For instance, in the second quarter Brevard County Mainland Quarterly report, co-owner and Broker Linda Schlitt Gonzalez reported that “with inventory so tight across the board, prices are rising, which means good news for both sellers and homeowners.” In fact, average prices for single family homes in Brevard County increased across the spectrum, resulting in an overall price gain of 14.8%. “I think people are discovering that the Melbourne and Brevard area real estate is undervalued for these type of estate properties, compared with other coastal communities in Florida like Sarasota, Naples, Vero Beach and those places,” Regional Commercial Director for Coldwell Banker Paradise Mike Jaffe said. Just last year, the Jaffe Team (Bea and Mike Jaffe) sold the two highest priced properties in Brevard County. Members of the Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Mike and Bea Jaffe have been active in Brevard County for decades. Mike Jaffe is a PREVIEWS Certified Luxury Residential Special-
ist, regular Top Producer and a Diamond Circle Award. Deep, Longstanding Knowledge t is not only big data that sets Coldwell Banker Paradise agents apart, it is their deep, long standing knowledge of the local market. With online comparative analysis tools off more than 10% (which can mean up to $20-$30,000 per housing transaction), it takes expertise in the local market to ensure accurate local market analysis. As deeprooted community members and leaders, Coldwell Banker Paradise agents have the big picture view, they know what sells and why, for what price, and how to get the most out of the market, both for buyers and sellers. Located along Fifth Avenue right below the beach in Indialantic, the Melbourne office is centrally located and features some of the top selling agents on the Space Coast. n For more information call 321- 9513300. To sign up to receive the Quarterly Market Reports send an e-mail to Marketing@CBParadise.com
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rea Rug Gallery has the biggest selection, and the best prices, in Brevard and Indian River counties – and has been voted “Best Area Rug Store in Brevard County.” Before owner Lex Berger opened up Area Rug Galley 10 years ago, he had never been in the retail end of the rug business. As a wholesaler, he knew how and where to buy area rugs at the best prices. People don’t want the expense of buying a pedigree area rug from the places in the Mid-East, like Iran or Iraq. Area Rug Gallery has hand-knotted area rugs that will last 100 years like Persian rugs. Berger buys them from places where the quality is high and the price is low, such as countries that are Americanfriendly like India and Turkey. “For hand-knotted area rugs, our price is 75 percent less,” said Berger. “If you’re buying rugs for investment purposes, that’s one thing. However, if you think your children are going to decorate the same way you do, don’t count
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Beautiful hand-carved wool and silk rugs average around $300 and up. Price isn’t all Area Rug Gallery has to offer. On staff, they have licensed decorators and design consultants with years of experience and knowledge. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and everyone tries to find the right rug for your home or office. The staff at Area Rug Gallery invites you to see why they were voted “The Best Area Rug Store In Brevard County” four years in a row. Remember, as Berger says, “A room without a rug is like a kiss without a hug!” n For more information call 321-722-4111, e-mail sales@arearuggalleryonline.com or log on to arearuggalleryonline.com
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