Advocate for Your Health
By Amanda Geffre Tips on how you can improve your healthcare experience by preparing for exams and appointments. Doctor appointments, medical exams, and laboratory tests are nerve-wracking. Whether you plan to meet with a new healthcare provider for the first time or you have a diagnostic imaging exam to complete, it is important to prepare […]
National Nurses Week: Celebrating the Compassionate Faces Behind Expert Care
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center and Endoscopy Center Caring, specialized training, and experience — these are just some of the many qualities patients look for at the heart of nursing. Nurses make the difference in patient care in communities all around the world through their compassion and knowledge. But what makes these individuals so […]
Communication With Your Aging Loved Ones
Submitted by LivWell Seniors, LLC One of the most difficult things with aging loved ones is watching their ability to be independent decline. The physical abilities slowly deteriorate — such as walking any distance, getting in and out of a car, going up and down even a few steps without losing their balance, and the […]
The Mississippi: Servant or Master?
By Jan Rittmer, Ridgecrest Village resident Here at Ridgecrest Village where I live, one resident calls herself, “A river rat from down by Muscatine,” and doubts she could sleep without the river flowing nearby. One man learned to sail on Lake Davenport above Lock and Dam 15, and remembers those days with great joy. Another […]
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 […]
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 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 […]