Whiskey Creek Civic Association Membership
By Cole Peacock and Sally Gins
What Does A Membership Entail?
By becoming a member of the Whiskey Creek Civic Association (WCCA), you are at no obligation other than your financial contribution which goes directly into the betterment of our community. The purpose of the Civic Association is to plan for the preservation of the neighborhood and to promote and enhance the general welfare, safety, and civic spirit of the community. Our goal is to maintain the reputation of Whiskey Creek in Southwest Florida as a highly desired community to live in.
Where Does The Money Go?
Your membership donation helps maintain all the great things that encompass our community.
The funds collected are used to pay for the following items: community newsletter and its postage, website, social and holiday events, maintenance of damage and/ or upkeep not covered by the MSTBU, membership
Yard Of The Month
By Mark Franzer
1786 Whiskey Creek is ordained with the native flora and fauna that we, as Floridian residents, may have taken for granted. This is the desire of Rino and Connie Pirone who have endeavored to recapture the essence of original Florida. They are a rather unique couple. I had enjoyed hearing of the “story” of this Glasgow Scotland “import” with experience being United Nations Chief of Finance following Connie’s interests perpetuated by her mother to capture a residence in our beloved Whiskey Creek. Although baited to pursue a more gated community
mailings and its directory, holiday lights/decor, storage rental, and more.
All remaining funds thereafter are being allotted toward our fundraising goal to upgrade both entrances and the landscape along Whiskey Creek Drive. Your board members have been working hard to collect bids and make plans for this valuable project. There is no doubt these enhancements will continue to increase your property value.
How Do I Become A Member?
6 p.m. These meetings offer a wealth of information and conversation regarding all things Whiskey Creek! If you cannot attend a meeting but have suggestions or questions for the Civic Association, please email wccaacct@gmail. com so we can connect you with a board member. Also, be sure to check out our website for the meeting minutes and more at www.whiskeycreeknews.net.
You will receive a formal letter by mail, but you can also sign up on our website www.whiskeycreeknews. net. or by scanning the QR code. Click on Membership. At this time, we are requesting $125 per household membership. If a full membership is not financially possible or if a larger donation meets your capacity, please give what you can. Our goal is 100 percent community involvement.
How Can I Learn More About The Whiskey Creek Civic Association?
We invite and encourage you to attend one of the monthly board meetings held at the Whiskey Creek Country Club on the second Wednesday of September through May at
by their initial realtor, their tenure here has provided for her to be an educator for Lexington School while providing an excellent
As our 2023 membership reports come to a close, 28 percent or 437 of 1,575 households, condos, and townhomes in Whiskey Creek have joined as members of the Civic Association. Thank you for your contribution to our community!
The names of our December members are listed below (except for those who requested their names not be published). Thank you for your contribution!
Roger and Lu Durbahn
John W. and Eileen Marinelli
Thomas and Ruth Marquardt
Michael and Laura Owens
Scott and Tinka Shaw
Henry and Cynthia Sylvester
David and Sue Thinnes
Elizabeth Trezza
home life for three sons. And have they ever prospered from the centrally located safe community. Drive by and slow on the corner and take note; the enchantment of this “original” landscape wonder is butterfly-friendly and “friendly” is most certainly guaranteed by these wonderful residents!
If you have family or friends that you’d like to share with the details of our beloved Whiskey Creek community (or show off your hard earned recognition!), the web page for their review is http://www.whiskeycreeknews.net.
Also, please check out Whiskey Creek’s very own private Facebook page for additional community information, involvement and market areas! You’ll need to request membership to gain access! https://www. facebook.com/groups/1430022127286192
For those that would like to nominate other homes in our lovely Whiskey Creek, please send your nominations to WC.yardofthemonth@yahoo.com.
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1786 Whiskey Creek
Montage Women’s Club
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Club at Pelican Preserve, 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd., Fort Myers 33913 (community entry off Treeline Avenue between Colonial Boulevard and Daniels Parkway).
Activities begin at 11:30 a.m. with a short social period, followed by lunch at noon, then an informative speaker
program, and then a short business meeting ending at 2 p.m. Within the organization are various interest groups for members’ participation. Membership is open to both year-round and seasonal residents. We welcome you to visit Montage for a luncheon.
Our next meeting will be held a week earlier than normal on Thursday, Feb. 15, and our planned speaker is still pending final arrangements, but there will definitely be one.
Luncheon fee is $28 and the planned regular menu will be a Par Three Salad (tuna, chicken, and egg) with greens,
cucumber, tomato, and a raspberry viniagrette dressing and pineapple upside down cake for dessert. The plant-based/ vegan meal will consist of a Protein Salad with sweet potato, snow peas, tofu, quinoa, radish and greens dressed with a peanut dressing and pineapple with plum powder for dessert. Fresh rolls and butter are always served.
If you would like to attend a Montage meeting, need further information, or would like to make a reservation, please call Rita Artwohl at (239) 703-7787. Reservations cutoff to attend this meeting is noon, Thursday, Feb. 8.
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Annual Homeowners
Association Presidents Council Presentation
Working cohesively with our county homeowners’ associations requires the appropriation of an array of resources and my commitment to continue ongoing communication with our residents.
While our efforts have produced extraordinary results, I am of the mindset that the application of the newest technologies and enhanced community policing strategies will assist us in our efforts to keep Lee County among the safest counties in the nation.
On Feb. 6, I will be hosting my “Annual Homeowners Association Presidents Council” at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall from 9:30 a.m. until noon.
The event will include a display of Lee County Sheriff’s Office assets as well as include a presentation of the innovative technologies that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office are using to protect our communities.
Additionally, I will participate in a “question and answer” segment at the conclusion of the forum.
Please be advised that seating is limited and your prompt registration is requested.
The Barbara B. Mann Performing
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Arts Hall is located at 13350 FSW Parkway in Fort Myers. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. I encourage interested HOA presidents, HOA Board members
calling (239) 477-1CRU (1278) or by visiting www.sheriffleefl.org/hoapresidentscouncil.
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Finding Resources For Older Adults
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One call to the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116, or a visit
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to the website at eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you to aging services that can help ensure that older adults can continue to live safely at home. For more than 20 years, the Eldercare Locator has connected older adults, caregivers and the professionals who work with them to local programs that can help meet their needs. The Eldercare Locator is a free public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Find the Eldercare Locator online at eldercare.acl.gov or at (800) 677-1116. THE HONAN GROUP NAMED TO FORBES 2024 BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAMS LIST FORBES BEST-IN-STATE AWARD
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Real Estate Round-Up
By Bob Oxnard, REALTOR®
Is Now The Right Time To Sell Your Home?
When a person asks me when the best time is to list a home for sale, I usually answer that the best time to list a home is when you know you are ready to sell. There are times of the year when buyers are most active, but waiting to list until the market is hotter has more potential risk than reward. A buyer for your home could be looking now and may be gone if you wait to list. The best time to sell your home is when you and your home are ready.
Sometimes we must look in the rearview mirror to know whether we did something at the optimal time. Hindsight is always 20/20. We may sell a home because it is too big only to find out that we need that bigger home. Someone may come to live with us, or we may find ourselves working from home. Or we sold a home that was too small for us and then found out that a life change meant that the smaller home would have been better after all. Making a big decision like selling a home is sometimes simply too difficult. Fear of making a wrong decision can cripple us.
People keep a home that isn’t quite right for their present circumstances for a myriad of reasons. They may not want
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2024 WHISKEY CREEK CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP REQUEST
Dear Neighbors,
to sell for a price that is less than it was worth a year ago or perhaps for less money than they have in it. They may want to keep a favorable mortgage rate that can’t be replaced. 2024 is one of those times when people might be living in a home that is not optimal for their circumstances, but they feel they should stay put because the timing is not right to sell. As a Realtor®, I have seen people become like a prisoner in their home. Perhaps they had a financial or physical setback, or obtained a reverse mortgage and can’t afford to move now. But sometimes, they just can’t do what is needed to move into a better home. It can be sad.
Timing a sale so that you make the most profit is difficult and not for the faint of heart. Most people do indeed make a profit on the sale of their home because real estate is an investment that typically appreciates over time. However, buying a home with the purpose of selling it within a year or two and making a profit is risky. Professional flippers are an exception, and they have my admiration. Sometimes they buy a home that needs rehabbing. They invest their own money, time, “sweat equity,” and remodeling talents. They then sell a remodeled home that is perfect for a buyer that needs a “move-in ready” home and doesn’t have the time or ability to do a rehab. These investors provide a valuable service and can reap a well-earned reward.
Many homeowners live in a home that is right for them. When it is no longer right for them, they move into something
WC Whiskey Creek
It has been our privilege to serve the community as members of the Whiskey Creek Civic Association board. We hope you have been able to enjoy the delightful lifestyle Whiskey Creek provides.
The purpose of the Civic Association is to plan for the preservation of the neighborhood and to promote and enhance the general welfare, safety and civic spirit of the community. Whiskey Creek has been and continues to be one of the most desired places to live in Southwest Florida.
Our goal is to maintain this reputation by bettering our appearance, functionality & camaraderie as a whole. There is no doubt these enhancements will continue to increase your property value. Your membership donation helps maintain all the great things that encompass our community.
The funds collected are used to pay for the following items:
Community newsletter & its postage
Whiskey Creek News website
Neighborhood events
Maintenance of damage and/or upkeep of our community not covered by the MSTBU
Owners directory & membership mailings
Holiday lights/decor
Storage rental
All remaining funds thereafter are being allotted toward our goal to upgrade both entrances and the landscape along Whiskey Creek Drive
We invite & encourage you to attend one of the monthly board meetings held at the Whiskey Creek Country Club on the second Wednesday of September through May at 6:00 p.m. These meetings offer a wealth of information & conversation regarding all things Whiskey Creek! If you cannot attend a meeting but have suggestions or questions for the Civic Association, please email wccaacct@gmail.com. Also be sure to check out our website for the meeting minutes and more at www.whiskeycreeknews.net.
By becoming a member of the Whiskey Creek Civic Association, you are at no obligation other than your financial contribution. We are requesting $125 per household membership. If a full membership is not possible or if more meets your capacity, please give what you can. Our goal is 100% community involvement.
Sincerely,
WCWhiskey Creek Civic Association Board President Whiskey Creek Membership Chair Cole Peacock Sally Gins Cole Peacock Sally Gins
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more suitable. Some sellers pop a “For Sale” sign in the yard, but most (90 percent according to statistics by RisMedia) know that hiring a Realtor is more profitable in the long run and less risky. Buyers likewise use an agent to help them purchase a home 87 percent of the time.
Our country’s founders recognized that homeownership by the populous is not just the American dream, it provides a multitude of benefits for us as a nation. People in other countries without opportunities for private land ownership can scarcely imagine how good we have it in the USA! When is the best time to sell (or buy) a new home? Maybe right now !
Whiskey Creek homes check the right boxes for a variety of buyers. We have an assortment of sizes, styles, and prices. We provide good options for homeowners to move in, up, down, or out. Is it any wonder Whiskey Creek has remained such a desirable community for such a long time?
Want to know more about Whiskey Creek real estate? Ask any Realtor. I am sure they will gladly sign you up for a free home search that automatically informs you of all Whiskey Creek homes that come on market in our MLS. Be careful, though, you might see something that will make you want to move!
If you have any questions or comments about real estate, please contact Bob Oxnard at whiskeycreeknews@yahoo.com.
Become a member today!
Scan the QR Code with your phone or visit our website www.whiskeycreeknews.net. Click on “Membership.” You can also fill out and return this form to the Whiskey Creek Country Club: 1449 Whiskey Creek Dr.
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Whiskey Creek Civic Association
2023 Board of Directors
President Cole Peacock
462-5805
colepeacock@comcast.net
Vice President Jim McCabe 313-1056
Secretary Kyle DeCicco 810-3729
Treasurer Karen Tice 936-1475 Wyler Gins 220-1036
Seth Hartt seth@boat-trailers.com
Jessica Nolan 462-6885 weathersnolan@gmail.com
Paul Copeland 464-8726 pcopeland@mcgriff.com
Melissa Metzger 851-1561 msmetzger1119@gmail.com
Committees
Deed Restrictions Chair Seth Hartt seth@boat-trailers.com
Membership Sally Gins 954-801-7914
Yard Committee Chair Mark Franzer mfranzer@yahoo.com
Whiskey Creek News
Editor Jan Kotcamp 482-7679 whiskeycreeknews@yahoo.com
Website Karen Tice 936-1475 karentice@earthlink.net
Whiskey Creek MSTBU Advisory Board
The Next Four Habits Of Successful Losers
By Mary Lou Williams, M. Ed.
The previous two articles on permanent weight loss discussed the first three habits of successful losers: conscious eating, eating at regular intervals, and not eating between meals. Today’s article is on the next four habits: variety in meals, eating meals that are delicious, eating slowly, and eating early in the day.
Variety In Meals
The fourth habit of slim people is having variety in meals throughout the week and month. This weekly and monthly variety is important to prevent monotony and feelings of deprivation that can lead to bingeing.
But paradoxically, it is equally important not to have variety at any one meal. This leads to overeating at that meal. It’s called “The Buffet Table Syndrome.” Many studies have been done on the effect of variety on appetite, and all have come to the same conclusion: the more variety at a meal, the more food consumed at that meal. The October 2001 issue of Health magazine reported on a review of diet studies in Psychological Bulletin. This review concluded that a multi-
course meal keeps people from tiring of the taste of the food so that they tend to eat and weigh more. Studies with rats have shown the same effect. A study entitled “Variety in the Diet Enhances Intake in a Meal and Contributes to the Development of Obesity in the Rat,” appeared in the journal Physiology and Behavior (July 1983). A single meal should be limited to two or three different foods. (Casseroles are exceptions since the ingredients are not eaten separately but as part of a single serving.)
Meal Must Be Delicious
The fifth habit of successful losers is having meals that are delicious. If there is no pleasure in eating, you will continue eating, seeking that pleasure, and will overeat searching for what is missing. This does not mean that you eat everything that you find delicious, but it does mean that what you do eat you find delicious.
Eating Slowly – Why?
The sixth habit of successful losers is eating slowly, chewing each bite till all the flavor has been extracted and savored. This gives the food time to be assimilated so that signals of satiation can be sensed before overeating occurs. (It takes the stomach 20 minutes to signal the brain that it is full.) Eating slowly also contributes to the enjoyment of eating.
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Eating Early In The Day – My Experience
The seventh habit is eating early in the day and finishing dinner no later than 7 p.m. Eating early in the day seems to prevent the cravings that come on many overeaters late in the day and continue till they go to bed at night. That had been my pattern when I was 30 pounds overweight. I would not get hungry until late in the afternoon, but then I couldn’t stop eating for the rest of the night. When I started eating early in the day, that night time craving went away.
An article in Health magazine of November 2001 referred to studies showing that what matters weight-wise is the total number of calories consumed, not when you eat them. But they also found that late night eating does indeed lead to weight gain. The problem, they found, was that people who eat late tend to consume more calories than those who don’t. Why? People who eat late find they are not hungry in the morning, making them skip breakfast. They are likely to skip lunch, too. This causes overeating at night.
According to C. Wayne Callaway, M.D., an endocrinologist and obesity specialist, “Your hunger pattern is determined by your eating pattern. People who skip a meal or under-eat tend to be more hungry following the next meal. If you skip lunch, you’re setting yourself up to eat two desserts after dinner.”
The January meeting of the Whiskey Creek Ladies’ Club (WCLC) was held at the Whiskey Creek Country Club on Jan. 4. The hostess was Lona Leugers. Table decorations were by Cathy Trent. President Mo Poirier opened the meeting with a flag salute and a welcome. Thirty-six members were present. President Poirier requested special prayers for Debbie Cuticello, a member who passed away. Ellie Neil read the motivational message, “What the New Year Brings.” A 50/50 was conducted by Sue Lynch.
The treasurer’s report and minutes were approved. Pam Lucas reported that the book club’s next selection is, All the Light We Cannot See. by Anthony Doerr. She announced that the WCLC Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. There is a book discussion and lunch. The next book club meeting will be Jan. 18. New members are always welcome.
President Poirier announced that responses to next month’s attendance is due one week prior to the meeting. We encourage you to make your meal selection for the following month when you sign in at the meeting. If you need to cancel, please notify Linda Jones or the club at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Otherwise, you will be responsible for the cost of your meal.
Sterling Lund of Valerie’s House spoke about the organization she represents. She told us that the aim of the organization is to help children and families to work through their grief and to go on to live fulfilling lives. They offer peer to peer support groups, individual counseling, and other supportive activities. Anyone needing their services or wishing to volunteer can call (239) 204-5804. Members, who are inclined, are asked to bring a teddy bear to the next meeting as a donation to the group. The next meeting will be Feb. 1. The presentation will be made by photographer, Mark Franzer.
The Whiskey Creek Ladies’ Club is a social and service organization. Membership is open to all women in Lee County. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Whiskey Creek Country Club at 11:30 a.m. Meetings are from October to May. An interesting and informative program is presented each month. New members and guests are always welcome. For information contact Linda Jones at wcladiesclub@aol.com or call (678)744-5461.
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Security Report
By Michael Kuehn
The Christmas golf cart parade, though delayed a week by the weather, was a success. My wife and I counted 76 carts as they drove past us. There were also a number of decorated bicycles. The creativity and ingenuity displayed in the design and decorating of the carts was amazing. A good time was had by all, be sure to mark your calendar and attend next year.
This month we had 10 traffic stops for stop sign violations with nine warnings and one written warning. A written warning results in a flag on your license record that will show the next time you are stopped and could result in a citation at that time. A resident contacted the deputy about his Internet cable being cut. The resident was advised to contact his service provider. The deputy assisted EMS personnel with two emergency calls this month and provided backup and assistance to a West District car at a 1 a.m. traffic stop at McGregor and Tanglewood. A resident complained to a deputy about donuts and burnouts being done late at night in the intersection of Whiskey Creek Drive and Claret. A complaint was also raised about juveniles gathering at a house/driveway on Whiskey Creek Drive, no address given. Resident was advised that the deputies would focus some attention on the area. A vehicle was parked once again in the bike lane. As always keep your outside lights on and overhead garage doors down. Lock all vehicles left in the driveway and remove all valuables and garage door openers from them.
Lights
And Wall Update
New lights have been purchased and installed at the McGregor entrance. They are atop the four pillars beside the two in/out roads. With the higher wattage bulbs and the amber glass replaced with frosted glass that should provide more light. The two concrete wall panels missing from the Summerlin Road wall are nearing installation. The permits have been issued and we are now waiting to be inserted into the contractor’s schedule.
Consumer Alert
New Year, New Weight Loss
Scams
By Ari Lazarus, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scammers follow the headlines – and the seasons. As the new year rolls around, we’re sure to hear lots of “new year, new you” advertising around health and fitness products. But some of those promotions are just scams out to get your money. Here’s how to spot them.
Products promising lightning-fast weight loss are always a scam. Spot one? Tell the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Scammers often post ads online for things like weight loss pills, patches, or creams. The ads sometimes look like news reports about a “miraculous” new product to help you lose weight without dieting or exercising. (Except it won’t.) Scammers might even steal logos from real news organizations to make their posts seem more real.
If you take the next step and check out the reviews, you might find positively glowing ones, which scammers often write themselves or pay others to do it. Same with those dramatic “before” and “after” pictures: Scammers often use stock or altered photographs, not photos of people who used what they’re trying to sell you.
Scammers will say just about anything to get you to buy their weight loss or fitness products. To spot the scams, keep an eye out for these common false promises:
If someone says you don’t have to watch what you eat to lose weight, that’s a scam.
If someone says using their product helps you lose weight permanently, that’s a scam.
If someone tells you that, to lose weight, all you have to do is take their pill, that’s a scam.
If someone promises that you can lose 30 pounds in 30 days, that’s a scam.
If anyone says their product works for everyone, that’s a scam.
Spot one of these scams? Tell the FTC at ReportFraud. ftc.gov.
To learn about healthy eating, visit nutrition.gov, ChooseMyPlate.gov, or the Weight Management And Healthy Living Tips page from the National Institutes of Health.
Dear friend,
“I Just Don’t Believe That…”
When I meet people in town, they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re that doctor with the beard on TV.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about myself, the picture from television and why I use it in my ads.
Let’s start with me, the guy with the beard. Ten years ago I was living here in Florida. At that time my mother was down visiting from New Jersey for the season when she showed up in my clinic with a frozen shoulder. She was desperate and in pain having lost practically all use of her dominant arm. She could hardly fix her hair, reach for a coffee cup or even fasten her brassiere. Basic hygiene had become extremely difficult for her. She was afraid, because the two orthopedic surgeons that she had consulted told her, “Your only option is to have your shoulder replaced.” I remember saying to my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
Now at that time I was a chiropractor who worked primarily on the spine. Frankly… I didn’t know how I was going to help her. I just knew there was a nonsurgical solution out there and I was going to find it.
And boy did I find it! I found the answer to my mother’s shoulder problem and much, much more. And where did I find it? Of all places, I found it at the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. Immediately I hopped on a plane and flew into Memphis, rented a car and drove out to a chiropractic neurologist who was willing to teach me how to fix my mother’s frozen shoulder. I spent three days in his clinic shadowing him, learning a new technique I had never even heard about before. Eager to help my mother, I developed this new skill set quickly. When I returned to Florida I wanted to be able to immediately fix my mother’s shoulder.
And that’s exactly what happened. After I performed the first Non-Surgical Operation on her shoulder, her pain went away significantly and she recovered to nearly full range of motion. She was so happy that she avoided surgery and got her life back.
It’s strange how life is, because that same doctor who showed me how to fix my mother’s shoulder opened up his treasure chest of knowledge and showed me how to help people with chronic knee, neck, low back pain and those suffering with neuropathy in their hands and feet, all without the use of Drugs, Surgery or Injections.
I spent the next several months flying back and forth to Mississippi learning all that I could.
Many years later we now have over one thousand successful patient testimonials. Many of them were told by their doctors that their only option was to have their knee or shoulder replaced or to take toxic drugs for the rest of their lives to mask their neuropathy symptoms.
Al was one of those patients who was told he had ‘bone on bone’ degeneration. His knee stopped unlocking properly, similar to what I’m describing in the photo, and he was facing knee replacement surgery. He was suffering from chronic degenerative knee pain, couldn’t walk properly and was easily holding onto 60 pounds of excess body weight. His doctors would have eagerly scheduled him for a knee replacement surgery had he decided to go in that direction.
Immediately after the Non-Surgical Operation I performed on Al’s knee, he was squatting and walking up and down the stairs normally without pain.
Al is now in his early 70s touring Alaska in his RV. He has dropped over 60 pounds and is biking 15 - 20 miles per day and loving life. He regularly sends me great pictures from his adventures.
Joyce was told by her oncologist, “There’s nothing that can be done.” She would have to live with the chemo-induced neuropathy in her hands and feet. Hot and cold were indistinguishable and the numbness and tingling made it impossible for her to walk any distance.
Joyce was a cancer survivor only to have come out on the other side with another debilitating condition. She and her husband showed up in my clinic and told me what their medical doctor had said. I told her the same thing I told my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
After a thorough neurological examination and report of findings she trusted me enough to follow my protocols. Within two weeks her numbness and tingling in her feet subsided and the feeling was coming back.. After 12 weeks she was feeling the sand between her toes as she walked along the beach again. At her one year checkup Joyce’s sensory loss had improved over 80% overall to within the normal range… She is all smiles these days!
You should know that I don’t heal anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific non-surgical operation that resets the communication between the brain and knee or shoulder, instantly decreasing pain and inflammation, increasing strength and flexibility and helping with tissue healing. For our neuropathy patients we have a 4 step, proven approach that heals your nerves and reverses your symptoms. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!
Today in the United States medical doctors are prescribing more drugs than ever before. These drugs are designed to cover up symptoms as your condition gets worse underneath the surface. The toxicity from the daily use of these chemicals ultimately leads to nasty side-effects and more drugs to treat the new symptoms. The current “healthcare” system was built to maintain your condition, not fix it. It’s a brilliant business model for the pharmaceutical industry and the hospitals, but a horrible strategy to follow if one is looking to age gracefully.
That’s where my practice comes in. I have found a way so that more people are able to afford the treatment they need, even those on a fixed income with or without health insurance coverage. One Non-Surgical Operation in my clinic could cost what you’d pay for just the deductible of a joint replacement surgery.
You Benefit from a Unique Offer…When you bring in this article, you will receive a FREE CONSULTATION with me to determine whether you are a good candidate for our Non-Surgical Knee or Shoulder Operation. If you’re being seen for Neuropathy we will take a thermal image of your feet at no charge to you. This will give me enough information to know whether I can help you. Once we determine you’re a good candidate and you feel comfortable in my clinic the complete examination is only $197. That’s it, for the entire neurological examination & report of findings. This examination & report could cost you over $500 elsewhere. But, please
call right away because this offer expires on February 29, 2024, and I don’t want you to miss out. By the way, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that the non-surgical, drug free therapies and procedures performed in my clinic can cost as little as $300 per month. You see, I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor because higher costs can add up very quickly.
“You shouldn’t be forced to choose drugs and surgery just because that’s the only treatment medicare and your insurance company will cover.”
You should know a little about my qualifications. That’s important so that there’s no misunderstanding about the quality of care. I’m the bestselling author of Breaking The Cycle - how to take control of your life when traditional medicine has failed. An amazon #1 new release in three categories. I’m a graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic practicing since 1998. I am a licensed chiropractic physician certified in functional neurology. I’ve been entrusted to take care of avid morning walkers, pro-athletes and business tycoons you may have heard of.
My office is called Active Health Brain & Body and it is located at 6710 Winkler Road, Suite #1. It’s the gray Key West-style building at the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and Winkler Road behind the Bank of America. The phone number is 239-482-8686. Please call my wonderful assistants Megan or Silvia today to make an appointment.
I wish you the Very Best in Health and Life!
Dr. Rob Davis, DC
P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $97.
P.P.S. Your time is as valuable to you as mine is to me. That’s why I have a “no wait” policy. It is highly unusual to wait more than a few minutes in my office.
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his story of how he avoided a total knee replacement surgery.
My mother and I featured in a local publication for nonsurgical shoulder solutions.
Joyce is all smiles at her one year checkup. No more neuropathy!
Wildlife
Monarch Butterflies
By Mark L. Franzer
Monarch butterflies embark on a marvelous and unbelievable migratory phenomenon. They travel between up to 3,000 miles from the northeast United States and southeast Canada, to the mountain forests in central Mexico, where they find the right climate conditions to hibernate from
Cook’s Corner
From Lincoln Heritage Trail Cookbook
Pan-Fried
2 teaspoons butter
Steak
4 1-inch porterhouse or strip steaks
Salt Pepper
Spicy or Dijon mustard
1 cup coffee
Melt butter in a heavy skillet. Add steaks and brown on both sides. Lower heat and cook slowly until done to taste. Remove from pan and season with salt and pepper. Spread with mustard. Add coffee to skillet and bring to boil. Pour over steak to serve.
Peach Pie
2 cups peeled and sliced peaches
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash of salt
2/3 cup sugar, divided
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons butter
Unbaked pastry shell
Cream or melted butter for brushing
Place peaches in a bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle salt and 1/3 cup sugar over peaches. Add almond extract. Put pastry in pie pan. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Add peach mixture. Dot peach mixture with butter. Put top pastry over the filling. Cut gashes on top of pastry to let steam escape. Brush pastry top with cream or melted butter. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes.
Note: Abe Lincoln, although indifferent to many foods, was extremely fond of all types of fruit.
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club.
Our March program will feature a presentation by dancers from the Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance Academy. Come join us in an early celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Click your heels and show your green.
Continental Women’s Club is a social, cultural and philanthropic organization established in 1975, with membership open to women living in Lee County. We have many special events and interest groups within our club that you can participate in for social and educational purposes throughout the month and year. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers, 33907. The cost to attend the luncheon is $25. Reservation deadline for March 7 is Tuesday, Feb. 27. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 691-7561 for additional information, meal selection, and to make a reservation.
Something To Think About!
I was at the store and a girl lost her friend and called out “Marco” and two aisles down you hear “Polo”!
the beginning of November to mid-March. The monarch butterfly exhibits the most highly evolved migration pattern of any known species of butterfly or moth and perhaps any known insect. Adult monarch butterflies possess two pairs of brilliant orange-red wings, featuring black veins and white spots along the edges. Males, who possess distinguishing black dots along the veins of their wings, are slightly bigger than females. Each adult butterfly lives only about four to five weeks.
Milkweed is the only plant on which monarchs will lay their eggs and the only source of food for baby caterpillars. But urban planning and agricultural expansion have paved and plowed over millions of acres of milkweed. Planting milkweed in a given area can help these amazing butterflies and other pollinators thrive. To help restore and attract the monarch butterfly, specifically for the Southwest Florida climate, one should strive to plant the milkweed variants such as butterfly weed (well-drained soil), whorled milkweed (prairies/open areas), white milkweed (thickets, woodlands), aquatic milkweed (wet soil), and sandhill/pinewoods milkweed (dry sand soil)
Climate change threatens to disrupt the monarch butterfly’s annual migration pattern by affecting weather conditions in both wintering grounds and summer breeding grounds. Colder, wetter winters could be lethal to these creatures and hotter, drier summers could shift suitable habitats north. A 2013 report from Mexico showed that the number of monarch butterflies wintering there was at its lowest in 20 years. The number is measured by the amount of forest they occupy, and in 2013 the number of butterfly acres decreased from approximately seven to three. Abnormal patterns of drought and rainfall in the United States and Canada breeding sites may have caused adult butterfly deaths and less plant food
for caterpillars. Fewer butterflies up north mean fewer then migrate south to Mexico for the winter.
All photos that appear in the Whiskey Creek News are captured only within our favored community. Should you like to follow the exploits of what this camera bug captures, follow the journey here. You’ll need to request membership to gain access! https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1430022127286192
Whiskey Creek Country Club News
The year has started off with many people deciding to join Whiskey Creek Country Club (WCCC) and are enjoying a round of golf. They are making new friends and having lunch, dinner or just having a drink and enjoying the new “bar menu.”
Dinner is served Tuesday and Friday 5 to 8 p.m. The bar is open daily until the club is closed where you can meet with friends, family and neighbors for that refreshing beverage!
The Pro Shop is open and many new items are available. Gift giving is easy with a gift certificate purchase.
Be sure to pick up a brochure and consider joining! There are so many new fun things to participate in at Whiskey Creek
Country Club.
Become a social member and enjoy the many card games, mah-jongg, and events.
Become a golfing member and enjoy the golf shoot-outs, the 27 hole golf tournaments and the 54 hole golf tournaments. There is league play for men and ladies. Ladies’ 18 Hole Golf League plays on Tuesday morning. The ladies’ Nine Hole Golf League plays on Friday morning. The Men’s 18 Hole Golf League plays on Wednesday morning and the Men’s Nine Hole Golf League plays on Friday morning.
Contact the club for more details, (239) 481-3021.
If life gets too noisy, turn off the speakers.
Stop Treating The Blinky Light
Did you know that only about 20% of your nerve fibers transmit signals of pain. You have 31 pairs of spinal nerves running from the base your skull to your tailbone. Each one of these spinal nerves has nine nerve fibers. Only two of these fibers transmits signals of pain which equates to approximately 20% These nerve fibers are the blinky light. This is why you show up in the doctor’s office. This is why you take anti-inflammatories and pain medication. This is even why you get certain treatments or have procedures or injections. It’s all to cover up the blinky light; the symptom, the pain, the discomfort. You’d like to keep the light from blinking so that you don’t know it’s there anymore. The problem is if you cover up the blinking light all the time with a piece of duct tape, your engine is still going to break down. The problem is that the breakdown will be much worse if you keep covering it up.
Well, you may say that’s great I get it, but...but I’m in pain and I don’t wanna be in pain. That’s understandable so
let’s talk about chronic pain. I describe it to my patients like this. Your chronic pain is a car rolling. And it continues to roll and roll, but it’s not rolling because somebody’s inside with their foot on the accelerator, no, it’s rolling because the brakes are broken. These brakes are the remaining nerve fibers that are not being looked at by most doctors. The brakes are the large diameter afferent nerves that have to do with muscle tone, light touch and balance. And when these brakes are broken or damaged, you will continue to have aches and pain and/or numbness and tingling until you fix the brakes.
This is how my clinic is different. We look at the brakes not just a blinky light. Because we know if we fix the damaged brakes, the blinky light will shut off.
Dr. Robert Davis, DC, DACACD is a chiropractic physician with training in functional neurology and holds a diplomate in addictionology. He has been in practice for 25 years. He may be reached at (239) 482-8686.