Plant-Based Essential Oils Boost the Mind, Body, and Spirit During the Holidays
By Melinda Myers Ease into the hectic holiday season with the help of aromatherapy. The fragrances of plant-derived essential oils have long been used to improve the health of our minds, bodies, and spirits. Boost your energy and increase your focus as you work to balance working, family, and holiday fun. Peppermint has long been […]
Giving Back to the Community
By Becky Wiese For a small business to prosper, it must have local customers — that’s a given. But, successfully carving out a niche in your own community, serving your neighbors, investing in your town and its people reaps incredible rewards. One of the most important aspects of creating a successful small business is building […]
What Will They Say at Your Funeral?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Last Sunday, my husband and I settled into our seats as our pastor walked to the pulpit and began his message. “What will your legacy be?” While this is a serious subject, the congregation laughed when he joked about recording his own eulogy and saying great things about himself. […]
Personalized Treatment Helps Patients Breathe Easier
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD Seventy-four year old Sandy Sargent was an avid hiker who had always found it hard to sit still, so she never expected her nagging cough would turn out to be anything beyond a seasonal cold. When an X-ray confirmed a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis and her doctor […]
Improve Health for People With Joint Pain
Submitted by OSF Healthcare It’s no secret that too much weight can impact a person’s health, cause severe joint pain in the knees and hips, and may eventually lead to joint replacement surgery. In a collaborative effort across several departments, OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center developed a program, OSF Healthy Joints, for people living […]
I Can’t Believe I Ate the Whole Thing! How to Handle Holiday Overeating
By Michelle May, MD Excerpt from: Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle I love the holidays. For weeks, our family has been planning for the significant meals we’ll share. We’re each assigned to bring the traditional dishes we’ve become known for — and with our large family, […]
The Hero Discount on LASIK Part 2
By Alexander Germanis It has been said there are two types of people: those who run away from danger and those who run toward it. The few brave souls who abandon their own safety for the welfare of others are those we call heroes. It is difficult for heroes to run toward danger, however, when […]
A Thanksgiving Feast for Your Dog
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Thanksgiving is a holiday most famous for the abundance of food and the traditional dishes made especially for the annual feast. So, it is no wonder that you will be greeted with sad and wanting eyes from your dog when you sit for your […]
Caregiving for the Cancer Patient
Submitted by the Community Cancer Center The role of the “cancer patient caregiver” is extensive and includes spouses, family members, friends, and professional healthcare workers who care for the patient on a daily basis. Many caregivers experience stressful times, as they seek to minister to the physical, emotional, and even spiritual needs of their loved […]
Exercise: An Individualized Prescription
By Leah Wagner, MS, Wellness Director at Westminster Village An individualized exercise prescription is an exercise program that is tailored to your specific goals, needs, and abilities. Not every exercise program is a one-size-fits-all. Compare an exercise regimen to your medications. The same blood pressure medication does not work for everyone and neither does the […]