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 […]
May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month
Approximately 46 million Americans experience some form of communication disorder. Communication disorders can compromise physical and emotional health and affect the social, educational, vocational, and recreational aspects of life. To raise awareness about communication disorders, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) joins the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in observing Better Hearing […]
Why You Need Magnesium
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center No one can argue that having strong bones is important. After all, bones support your body and allow you to move. They protect your brain, heart, and other organs from injury. Therefore, it is imperative that everyone is aware of the things […]
Diabetes Affects Your Vision Too!
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Many people are surprised by the ways diabetes affects overall health. Heart disease and nerve damage are two of the more serious complications that can result from either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But did you know that diabetes can also wreak havoc on your eyes? Diabetic retinopathy is […]
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) […]
What Am I Supposed to Do Now?!
Submitted by McBeath Financial Group Let’s face it. Sometimes you can do everything right, and it still feels like you end up getting a raw deal. You want to scream your frustrations at the world. You might even cry yourself to sleep at night, so worried about your family and your future that you can’t […]
Representing Bloomington Medicine Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 1
By Alexander Germanis When the twin cities of Bloomington and Normal are mentioned in conversation, rarely does that conversation then lead to innovation, pioneering, or national representation in the field of medicine. Perhaps it’s time for that to change. Being surrounded by Illinois’ sea of prairies, Bloomington-Normal, while easily forgotten, is the home of physicians […]
DIY Pedis: Save Time and Money
By Melissa Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Now that spring is in the air and feet no longer need to be bundled up in shoes and socks, we tend to pay more attention to how our toes look. Pedicures are a necessity — not just for looking good in those snappy sandals, […]
What is Integrative Medicine?
Submitted by Karla Akwa, MD, Center for Integrative Medicine Twenty years ago, there weren’t many different approaches for treating various health conditions. A doctor was a doctor and practicing medicine was practicing medicine. However, more recently, we are hearing the terms “mainstream medicine,” “western medicine,” “complementary medicine,” “alternative medicine,” and “integrative medicine.” Let’s take a […]
Medical Testing After Concussions
By Wayne K. Manness, MD and Edward W. Pegg, III, MD Recently, concussion has become a major focus for medical professionals, athletic directors, parents, and athletes alike. This awareness is a result of a dramatic increase in our knowledge of concussion as well as increased media coverage. Several prominent professional athletes have been devastated by […]