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 […]
The Gift of Hearing Central Illinois Hearing and Balance Center By Alexander Germanis
By Alexander Germanis The holiday season is largely about giving rather than getting and being thankful for what we have. But there are still often things for which we forget to be grateful—things we still take for granted. The ability to hear is one of those things. We are schooled from an early age to […]
Flu Season
By Tammy Peebles, Chief Nursing Officer, Meadows Communities A lot of people have difficulty knowing whether they have the flu or a cold. Since flu season is in full effect and doesn’t end until March, this would be a good time to provide some facts. How is it transmitted? Spread from person to person, primarily […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]