CBD: Top 4 Ways It May Help Your Dog
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store A growing number of pet owners are discovering the health benefits of CBD for dogs. It is becoming more widely accepted as a safe and natural treatment for a wide variety of health issues, including anxiety, pain, inflammation, and in some cases, even managing […]
What Is Sclerotherapy and How Effective Is It?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Wright, and Ward, The Vein Specialists, LLC Since at least the 19th century, sclerotherapy has been used to treat chronic venous insufficiency. Particularly effective against spider veins, it’s a proven course of treatment that offers immediate relief and positive, long-term results. Sclerotherapy is an ideal solution for most patients […]
Redefining Opinions on Body Image
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery At the end of January 2018, beauty history was made when Ashley Graham was picked up by Revlon to be the first “plus-sized” model in history to land a major beauty contract, joining Gal Gadot, Imaan Hammam, and Raquel Zimmerman in the new “Live Boldly” campaign. Graham also broke […]
Writing Your Story in Rehab Chapter 2: Involved in Every Step
By Alexander Germani When perusing the latest bestsellers at the bookstore or while unwinding at the end of the day with your favorite mystery author’s latest work, it’s easy to forget just how many people were involved with bringing those written works to publication. The authors certainly did their part, but it’s only after the […]
5 Recommendations for Back-to School Success
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc The start of a new school year can be challenging for many people, especially those who have had more down time (or time outside) during the summer. Children are no different. The transition from the relaxed, less structured time of summer to […]
More Than One Way to Fight Addiction Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 4
By Alexander Germanis There’s more than one way to skin a cat,” is an adage in the English-speaking world that dates back to the mid-1800s. Whether you’re a cat person or not, the meaning is the same: there is usually more than a single way to accomplish something. The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians […]
Flossing on the Go
By Colton Sylvester, Sylvester Family Dental Have you ever heard the old saying, “brush and floss or be prepared for loss?” Flossing is just as important for your dental health as brushing because brushing only cleans the surface of the teeth, and only flossing can clean the leftover food debris and bacteria that are in […]
Peoria Christian School Creating Healthy Families, One Student at a Time
By Alexander Germanis While reflecting on our academic days, it is not uncommon to find ourselves musing over what subjects we studied, what lessons we learned that we still put into use today and, of course, which teacher taught us the most. That last part can often be a complicated question to answer. Not only […]
Lewy Body Dementia Part 1
Submitted By Reflections Memory Care Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a complex and challenging brain disorder. It is complex because it affects many parts of the brain in ways that scientists are trying to understand more fully. It is challenging because its many possible symptoms make it hard to do everyday tasks that once came […]
Walking in Remembrance
By Veronica Meier My grandmother’s name was Dorothy Jane Verkler. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2003, and she lost her battle with this terrible disease on September 21, 2012. She was 88 years old when she passed. Growing up with a single parent meant that my grandmother played a very active role in my […]