Dr. Nina Radcliff

Dr. Nina Radcliff is dedicated to her profession, her patients and her community at large. She is passionate about sharing truths for healthy, balanced living as well as wise preventive health measures.

Articles by Dr. Nina Radcliff

Forgiveness: Let go, reclaim your peace and joy

Bitterness can be more than just a nasty taste in your mouth. It can be an offense that burrows itself in your heart - and mind. Published March 30, 2018

Go-go-go leads to burnout

Do you ever feel you need to work extra hours just to get "what you need to" accomplished? Or, perhaps you complete a full day at work and then shift into 5th gear to meet the deadlines and needs in your home, at school, or in your personal life? Published March 23, 2018

Colorectal screenings save lives

While colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers, it is not on most people's list of great conversation topics - and yet discussing screenings is a lifesaving measure. Testing can detect precancerous growths, or polyps, which doctors can remove. Published March 16, 2018

Don't lose sleep over daylight saving time

Facts are that that losing just one hour of sleep affects your mental and physical health. Published March 9, 2018

PTSD advice: Let Florida students tell their stories

The effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be far reaching. Originally understood as the after-effects of war on some military veterans, we now clearly know that PTSD is a mental health condition that can affect anyone. Published February 23, 2018

The importance of healthy relationships

Healthy relationship connections bring special rewards to you mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Published February 16, 2018

During this brutal flu and cold season, boost your immune system

It's a brutal flu and cold season. With it comes a barrage of information offering support for help and relief - and as you plan precautionary measures to help take care, you may be left wondering what can you do? Your immune "system" bands together to fight foreign invaders -- bacteria, viruses, parasites, and even, cancerous cells. Published January 19, 2018

Raw dough can make you dangerously ill

This is that special time of the year we enjoy making and eating those delicious homemade cookies, cakes and breads. And while "just a taste" of a yummy recipe batter may be tempting, think twice. Published December 8, 2017

Do you have COPD and not know it?

There is a somewhat common health problem today impacting the well-being of an estimated 24 million Americans nationwide, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). And you, or someone you love, could be one of them. Published November 27, 2017

Stop tossing, turning in your sleep

Did you awaken this morning ready to rise and shine? Did you feel well-rested? Or, did you (or did you want to) hit the snooze to linger longer as you transitioned from one state to another? Published November 6, 2017

'Tis the season for not-so-sweet facts about sugar

'Tis the season to remember: Sugar and sweets can be toxic to your health as it more than likely is putting you over your recommended daily limit of sugar. Published October 31, 2017

Breast Cancer Awareness: Death rates decline

The American Cancer Society reported earlier this month that breast cancer death rates declined almost 40 percent between 1989 and 2015 - averting an estimated 322,600 deaths. Published October 20, 2017

Migraines are more than just a bad headache

Stress from demanding deadlines to overbooked time schedules, back-to-back activities, addressing family concerns - all, can cause the sudden onset of a throbbing, painful migraine headache for hours or even days. Published October 16, 2017

Brace for a big flu season

Flu season is at our doorsteps and already taking a toll with many communities reporting roughly double the amount of hospitalizations compared to the same time period as last year. Published October 6, 2017

Food allergies: Gone today, here tomorrow

From sneezing, a dry cough, nausea, digestive problems to trouble swallowing, turning blue, a drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness and more, food allergies can range greatly from mild to severe and be a potentially life-threatening medical condition. Published September 22, 2017

Beware bullying: It happens everywhere

Bullying has been a part of society, but today's school environments are experiencing more incidents coupled with the continuing rise of Internet and smartphone use--setting in motion a horrific new reality for our nation's students Published September 15, 2017