Message from the publishers
Many Paradise NEWS readers found their way to the coast of West Central Florida in their search for a healthier way to live. The beaches, the Gulf of Mexico, the lack of heavy industry and the climate all contribute to cleaner air to breathe. The climate allows for year-round exercise and sporting activity. It is really a Paradise for health enthusiasts. Renee and I have lived here for 50 years as a couple, much of that time without health insurance. We feel lucky about that.
We embraced alternative medicine early, including chiropractic, massage, acupuncture and herbs and we focused on prevention. Renee even used her own stem cells to avoid hip surgery. We fondly remember Dr. Ray Wunderlich, our first local “preventative medicine specialist” we saw once a year or so. He was a marathon winner at 75 years of age.
We are excited to introduce a local medical practice we feel just as strongly about. Dr. Les Cole has turned his St. Petersburg Health & Wellness into an amazing center for natural healing. We were referred by one of our favorite massage therapists, who said he was the first doctor to help relieve her digestive issues. Reviews of the practice call them life-saving. We welcome Dr. Les Cole to our Health & Wellness column this month and hope to see him continue in the future.
We also recognize our health-oriented advertisers, including Florida’s Natural Farmacy, where they are offering an incredible “Post Quarantine Detox Special” including a metabolism boost, a detoxing foot bath and an hour lymph drainage massage for half price at just $75. Also, Dr. Condouriotis, whom I have heard described as Tampa Bay’s finest plastic surgeon, is suggesting eyelifts to help us both look and see better.
We are also thrilled to have the support of Baycare, who reminds us they are here for us, even during a global pandemic.
We are also encouraged by new and returning home and business repair service companies advertising. We are thrilled to introduce Red Royal Electric an electrician we have used successfully several occasions and to welcome back Woody’s Kitchens and Baths, with Quartzo counter tops to go with your all wood cabinets and new waterproof floors.
It is encouraging to see things opening back up cautiously. We thank our readers for supporting our advertisers and vice versa, during these challenging times. We appreciate knowing the extra efforts we made to bring you Coronavirus editions of Paradise NEWS during the “Quarantine” were well worth it.
Have as great a summer as you can under the circumstances and thanks for reading Paradise NEWS. For more, include a subscription for FREE, to our weekly electronic newsletter, visit www.paradisenewsfl.com. You can also order a print copy sent to you if you prefer including your summer home. For advertising, please call Pete at 727-363-6888.
“Common sense is not so common anymore” – Renee Roos