Identity It’s a Wonderful Life — Yours
Submitted by Christian Psychological Associates Each year at Christmastime, my family watches the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. When George Bailey, (Jimmy Stewart) encounters hardship, from a place of despair he mutters, “I wish I’d never been born.” An undercover angel, Clarence, grants his wish, enabling him to see what life would have been […]
How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes? Part 2
Decades ago, diabetes affected around 5 million Americans. Diabetic retinopathy was responsible for about 20 percent of new cases of blindness between the ages of 45 and 74. Half of all patients diagnosed with severe forms of diabetic retinopathy went blind within five years. At that time, researchers did not recognize the need for persistent […]
Navigating Unchartered Waters: How to Stay Financially Afloat in a Sea of Fiscal Uncertainty
Submitted by Carla Clark, Financial Professional Associate There’s no doubt about it, these are challenging times in which we live. If you’ve lost sleep in recent months due to stress about paying for college, having enough money for retirement, or even keeping the roof over your head, you are not alone. With so many components […]
Boost Your Immune System Naturally Before You Get Sick
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist/Owner, Essential Wellness Pharmacy Cold and flu season is upon us. Flu season peaks annually around February. With children in school, colds and illnesses are passed more easily. Now is the time to boost your (and your children’s) immune system before you get sick. The best way to prepare is to incorporate […]
My Personal Lesson Gratitude Is Good
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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Show up on Your Holiday Menu!
As temperatures drop in the Midwest and the leaves take on autumnal hues, many people begin to think about their holiday meal plans; who will be invited and what will be served? For 48 million Americans on average per year, foodborne illness ends up on the menu, but it doesn’t have to! Taking a bit […]
Avoid Foot Problems During Pregnancy!
By John M. Sigle DPM, FACFAS As an expectant mother, there are many times you may feel the weight of the world is on your shoulders. During pregnancy, the weight of at least one world is actually on your feet. Mom’s feet are her baby’s first stroller, rocker, and swing — their sole vehicle to […]
7 Things We Should All Appreciate About Pears
Submitted by Hy-Vee of Milan Let’s please talk about pears. While everyone else is buzzing about apples and oranges, pears are often cast aside as the hard fruit in the produce section. That’s too bad, for a few reasons. Pears are loaded with fiber — more so than apples — which is something Americans don’t […]
Supportive Living Illinois A Closer Look
Submitted by Heritage Woods of Moline Where can seniors and persons with disabilities turn when living at home becomes… Difficult? Isolating? Dangerous? They can turn to supportive living! Supportive living is here for seniors and persons with disabilities when… They require help at a price they can afford Skilled nursing provides “too” much care and […]
Cold Hands, Hot Cocoa
By Mervet Adams, Health Alliance I always remember December from my childhood, when the weather got subzero, and the wind was playfully whipping snowflakes around. School was out for the holidays, and my sister and I always loved to play outdoors, despite the frigid temperatures. We would come downstairs with our garb, and Mom would […]