Food Allergy Prevalence and Associated Disorders
Information from the National Institute of Health A food allergy is an adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs reproducibly on exposure to a given food. Food allergens are the parts of food or ingredients within food (usually proteins) that are recognized by immune cells. When an immune cell binds to […]
Don’t Put Saving for Retirement on the Back Burner
Most Americans understand the importance of saving for retirement but unfortunately, not everyone’s concerns translate to action. While 93 percent of working Americans know they should be contributing to their retirement, only 72 percent are actually doing so, according to the results of Capital One ShareBuilder’s Financial Freedom Survey (accessible at tinyurl.com/n9zvksh). The same study […]
5 Ways to Have Your Fruity Beverage, and Drink It, Too
By Madeleine Ranshaw, RD, LD – West Kimberly Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Stay hydrated and healthy with delicious ways to flavor drinks. It’s summer. It’s hot. Chances are, you’re feeling extra thirsty. We know drinking water can be boring, but we also know that sugar-sweetened beverages are the leading source of added sugars in the American […]
Don’t Get Scammed!
Submitted by Allison Fisher, Community Relations Director, Welbrook Senior Living In today’s world, scamming senior citizens is a common practice. Criminals target older adults because they are often more trusting. However, there are several ways that a senior citizen can avoid being scammed. Below are some helpful tips to avoid any scamming techniques. Tip 1: […]
Do You Really Need a Car?
Submitted by Bike BloNo You may have noticed that more and more people are using bicycles for transportation, for exercise, or maybe just for fun. What many drivers still do not realize is that by law, bicycles on the roadway are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. While the Constitution Trail […]
The Truth About Shame
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, The Mental Wellness Center Shame is often described as a very corrosive thread that systemically takes the joy and peace out of our lives. Shame is frequently defined as that feeling or emotion of not being ___________ enough and therefore unworthy of connection. It doesn’t necessarily matter what you […]
Return to Work, Return to Life
By Alexander Germanis Although Bloomington-Normal is not a major-league sports destination, our twin cities are known for a solid commitment to athletics. Indeed, places like McLean County Orthopedics (MCO) and its therapy department employ several people with sports backgrounds who focus on sports related injuries with an interest in getting athletes — professional and amateur […]
AmnioFix A new treatment for injuries
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. As a podiatrist, I am always striving to provide new, innovative ways to treat our patients. We want to get our athletes, in particular, back “in training” as quickly as possible. For any sports injury, we often begin with conservative treatments: PRICE therapy. Protect […]
Treating People, Not Patients
By Alexander Germanis Physical balance is something that tends to be equated with things like riding a bike, performing gymnastics, or being able to stand steadily on a ladder. The real scope of balance extends to practically everything we do, whether it’s simply standing up or walking down a hallway without stumbling into the wall. […]
Trust in Dental Implants Changing the Face of Dentistry Part 1
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said to not judge a book by its cover. This axiom extends to not judging a person by their looks; nevertheless, humans do that — whether consciously or subconsciously. One of the most influential parts of the face, one we often judge or determine trust by, is the […]