Facial Development With a Flexible Fit
By Brian Prudent, DMD, MyoTech Integrative Health Center In this month’s issue we will talk about the ALF appliance. Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) is a very light, flexible wire that fits behind the teeth and stimulates proper tongue function. ALF also describes the goals of the treatment: Airway management, Lingual posture control, Facial growth guidance. […]
Pet-Wildlife Interactions Endanger Both — and People
By Hannah Beers It may seem like a harmless, if disgusting, remnant of your pet’s predatory instinct when your cat — or maybe your very stealthy dog —presents you with its latest kill. The truth is, though, pet-wildlife interactions can be dangerous to both parties and have serious consequences for the conservation of species. “According […]
How to Have Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Most of us long to be close to others. If we are fortunate, we have some people in our lives we can say we have intimate relationships with, feeling known and cared for by them and knowing and caring […]
Helping Your Neighbors in Need 2018 Foodshare Canathon
Have you ever been really hungry — stomach hurting and there is no food in the house nor any money or means to purchase food? That is the situation in the homes of over 30,000 people right here in central Illinois at least once a month. That is the reason that, for 34 years, the […]
Teen Dating Violence Do You Know the Signs?
By Carol Merna, Executive Director, The Center for Prevention of Abuse Getting hurt was the furthest thing from Kaley’s mind when she started dating Ethan. He held her hand and sometimes sang to her in the hallways at school. On Valentine’s Day, he gave her flowers and told her how much he cared for her. […]
Fit Feet With Fitbit!
By Grant Gonzalez, DPM The digital revolution is expanding its impact on our lives every minute. Mobile smart phones, wireless internet networks, biometric authentication devices, virtual personal assistants, wristband gadgets, and virtual reality devices are here today and often gone tomorrow as new technology redefines our future lifestyle opportunities and business models. This revolution has […]
A Quick Change
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village The weather just went from 50 to -20 overnight. Wow. What should we do to get our bodies accustomed to the temperature change? How can we remain safe outside in these conditions? And, finally, how can we stay social during these frigid times? Start with how we dress. […]
ORAL APPLIANCE: An Alternative to CPAP? PART 2
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC In a previous issue of Healthy Cells Magazine, I discussed snoring and sleep apnea and the pros and cons of wearing a CPAP machine or one of its varieties. Again, I want to emphasize that the CPAP is the best option for snoring/sleep apnea sufferers. For those patients who have […]
S.O.S. We have the solution to the overwhelming task of downsizing
Submitted by SOS Property Transition Nobody is ever excited about the idea of downsizing. Many seniors plan to “age in place,” but haven’t considered the hazards associated with navigating around a normal home and all the belongings accumulated over the years. This process of downsizing into a smaller household and “letting go” of a large […]
Love Is in the Air
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC Every February 14, Valentine’s Day gives us a chance to remember those we love with cards, flowers, jewelry, romantic dinners, etc. And chocolate. Did I forget to mention chocolate? More than 58 million pounds of the stuff is sold during Valentine’s week. Brings to mind the old […]