Preventing Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Submitted by Cortese Foot and Ankle Clinic Heel pain is a very common problem with many different causes. Last month, we discussed some of the causes, which include heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, excessive pronation, and some diseases. Now let’s talk about prevention. It’s always better to prevent foot pain from occurring in the first place […]
Four Questions to Ask Before You Open Your Wallet
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Even if you have the best of intentions, it’s easy to overspend. According to a Gallup poll conducted June 9 to 15 in 2014*, 58 percent of people who had shopped during the previous four weeks said they spent more at the store than they originally intended to. Even […]
Make It Healthy, Not Hazardous
By Molly Smeltzer, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center As we start another new year, many people find themselves gathering up the willpower for a new set of New Year’s resolutions. If you are in the large percentage of people whose New Year’s resolution involves getting healthier or starting a new workout routine, make sure […]
Getting the Sleep I Needed Changed My Life
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Connie, a retired nurse, had struggled with daytime tiredness, morning headaches, irritability, and weight gain. “I had to push myself to do anything in the morning because I was always so tired,” she says. Connie awoke one morning with chest discomfort. “My heart was […]
Feeding Raw on a Kibble Budget
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store With the growing interest in — and body of evidence supporting — feeding our pets fresh, whole foods, many consumers are exploring raw diets. That’s exciting, because every dog will benefit from an optimal diet, often dramatically. According to Dr. Karen Becker, a leading […]
Oral Cancer Ounce of Prevention — Part 3
By Alexander Germanis Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was known for many sayings, but where the medical field is concerned, perhaps his most applicable is this one: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Simply put, it is far easier and simpler to take minor precautions than to pay the consequences after something […]
Helping to Reduce Pain and Restore Mobility
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Vestibular Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance People often think of physical therapy as a medical profession that primarily helps athletes recover from injuries. Physical therapy has a much broader scope of practice. From babies with physical disabilities, to women with pelvic pain, to those with chronic diseases like Parkinson’s […]
Family Time Around the Holidays
Submitted by Good Samaritan Society We’re once again in the midst of the holiday season. For many of us, it is a time we look forward to with anticipation. It means a chance to see our families and friends, think about the good memories we treasure, participate in special traditions, and maybe indulge in a […]
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 […]