Top Five Vet-Recommended Steps for Itchy Dogs & Cats
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub, DIY Dogwash & Health Food Store Here are some of the actions I advise my clients to take when dealing with an itchy pet. Add omega fatty acids The skin surface is made of a complex layer of phospholipids that create a membrane helping to keep out environmental allergens and irritants […]
Four Ways to Become an Empowered Patient Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC
While the future of health care is still undetermined, one thing is certain: it’s important for consumers to take steps to educate themselves about their health and wellbeing and become active participants in their plan of care. However, it can feel overwhelming to a patient to make decisions that can impact their health (and finances) […]
Therapeutic Recreation
By Missy Rich, Meadows Achieve Program Director Recreational therapists, also referred to as therapeutic recreation specialists, provide treatment services and recreation activities for individuals with disabilities of illnesses. Using a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings, therapists improve and maintain the physical, mental, […]
Dental Mini-Implants: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
By Jeffrey Jones, DDS In the past, many patients have been told, “You don‘t have enough room for a dental implant,” or “You‘ll need a bone grafting procedure before an implant can work.” Dental science continues to advance, and narrow diameter implants, also known as mini-implants, are turning the impossibilities of the past into the […]
Sleepless in Bloomington?
Our country is sleep-deprived — desperate for restful nights, to awaken easily, and be functional throughout the day without needing a nap. The anxiety and stress of our busy world certainly makes it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Those dreams of being rested are even more difficult to achieve when nights are fraught […]
Easy Solutions for Sun Screen Excuses
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Two facts are indisputable: sun exposure causes skin cancer, and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen will help prevent skin cancer as well as prevent premature signs of aging. So, why do only a small percentage of Americans wear sunscreen on a daily […]
Tips for Sips: Hydration Basics
By Chef Richard Lozada, Culinary Director, Welbrook at Bloomington An estimated 60 percent of the human adult body weight is made up of water. Not only does water make up a large percentage of our body weight, it also plays a very important role in our bodies functioning properly. Being hydrated helps regulate internal body […]
Healthcare Consumers Save With a Shift to Outpatient Care
Submitted by Melissa Marx, Administrator, Ft. Jesse Imaging Center People easily panic at the unknown costs of required medical care. In today’s rapidly changing health care environment, it is difficult to know whether the procedure(s), physician, or care facility is included as part of your insurance coverage. Even if a procedure is covered, there is […]
Arthritis: The Number-One Cause of Disability in America
By Brett L. Keller, DO, OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Arthritis impacts the daily life of about 54 million adults, making it the number-one cause of disability in the U.S. The estimate of people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis is expected to climb to 78 million by the year 2040, according to The Arthritis Foundation. It’s […]
To Tuck or Not to Tuck
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery As the mom of eight, Tere (pronounced “Terri”) knows what it means to work hard to get her figure back after childbirth. However, after her last pregnancy — giving birth to triplets at age 51 — the exercise and diet that had worked so well after her earlier pregnancies […]