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Click here to see Peggy Demetriou featured in the Wesley Chapel Magazine Spotlight 2017. Author Peggy Demetriou, FNP, APRN-BC Founder and CEO of Qvita Health and Wellness.

Can’t get past that two o’clock slump? Feel wiped out or wake up tired? Sounds like you are one of the many Americans suffering from fatigue. Nearly all people get tired or overworked at some point. This temporary fatigue usually has a cause you can identify and can be resolved. But persistent tiredness lasts longer, is more intense, and is not solved by rest. Over time it reduces your energy, motivation, mood, and ability to concentrate. 33% of patients that see their primary care provider complain of fatigue. In our practice, this statistic tends to be even higher. But how

Well known for its ability to help stave off chronic diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disorders, macular degeneration, and Parkinson’s, the Mediterranean diet is a healthy way of eating that embodies the foods of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. The basics of the diet are consuming 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, along with whole grains, legumes, nuts and olive oil. The majority of animal protein is from fish and seafood, while some poultry and eggs, cheese and yogurt are acceptable. Red wine, in moderation, is encouraged on this diet. Red meat, sugars and unhealthy fats

Helping maintain optimal health on the inside and providing services to help you look better on the outside are the ways that Peggy Demetriou, ARNP, FNP-BC, takes care of her patients at Qvita Health & Wellness, located across Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. from Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (FHWC), in the Windfair Professional Center. As a Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Demetriou offers primary care medical services for patients ages five-years and older, including diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses like the flu and injuries, as well as referrals to specialists and follow-up management

Double chins are a common “side effect” of weight gain, transforming the appearance of your neck and your face. In those instances, when you lose the extra pounds, your double chin will probably disappear too. The problem is, there are plenty of people who have “chubby chins” regardless of how much they weigh. Most of these people have inherited their double chins from their parents, grandparents, or another family member. And no amount of weight loss or exercise can get rid of that fat, leaving them to deal with a face that looks chubby no matter what. Fortunately, there are

Every year, millions of people suffer from colds and flu, and according to the CDC Foundation, the flu alone is responsible for about 200,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths annually. Once you “catch” a cold or flu, there’s not a lot you can do except wait it out. But there are things you can do to help prevent illness in the first place, and it all starts with making sure your body is ready to fight the germs that cause these illnesses. IV therapy: Boost your immune system naturally Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense against disease-causing germs,

The popularity of non-invasive, body contouring and fat-removal systems like SculpSure continues to grow. In a given year, over a quarter of people choose non-invasive body contouring over traditional and painful liposuction. If you can get the results you’re looking for without the pain, shouldn’t you? Could SculpSure even surpass your expectations of traditional fat-reduction procedures? Let’s take a look at how SculpSure could help you slim down for summer without painful surgery. What is SculpSure? SculpSure is a revolutionary body-slimming system that safely and effectively melts fat under your skin without damaging the skin or other part of the body. Once the