Is It Really Urgent?
By Phillip J. Ladd, LCPC, Co-Owner John Day Christian Psychological Some of you may be familiar with that time-honored story about the board meeting that Satan called in Hell. He put this question to his senior advisors: We need to develop a new strategy for causing havoc upon the Earth. Do you have any suggestions […]
What is the Most Important Question to Ask Your Doctor?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Some of our attitudes change slowly about life. As we age, we are not quite physically or mentally sharp as we were in our 20s. This transition is usually slow. Perhaps, a person develops a high blood pressure condition then another condition. Another 10 […]
Rejuvenation With MonaLisa Touch®
By Vanessa Cameron DO, FACOG & Karen Collins, MS, CNM, WHNP, FNP, DNP As the female body endures the physical challenges of childbearing and the postpartum period as well as hormonal shifts with aging and menopause, women can experience frustrating changes in the genital tract that have profound effects on their life. Many women suffer […]
Could Poor Sleep Be Complicating Your Diabetes?
The Surprising Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Submitted by Beth Hamann, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Does the following sound familiar? You wake up each day feeling restless and groggy, only to find that your blood sugar levels are out of control. You’re too tired to exercise and instead find yourself […]
Could Poor Sleep Be Complicating Your Diabetes?
The Surprising Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Submitted by Beth Hamann, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Does the following sound familiar? You wake up each day feeling restless and groggy, only to find that your blood sugar levels are out of control. You’re too tired to exercise and instead find yourself […]
Healthy Foods for Thanksgiving: Facts Versus Myths
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village It’s that time of year again, where delicious temptations and family feasts are right around the corner. However, for many this marks the beginning of a struggle to enjoy Thanksgiving while remaining healthy. Executive Chef Mark Shoopman at Lutheran Hillside Village Senior Living Community can help by sharing myths and […]
Who Does Your Flu Shot Help?
By Jean Bellisario, RN, BSN, Director Infectious Disease, Peoria City/County Health Department Yourself! Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness. Fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, tiredness, and muscle and body aches are all flu symptoms. The flu is different from a cold, and flu symptoms normally appear quite suddenly. […]
Innovators in Orthopaedics: Meet the Surgeons of Orthopaedic Specialists
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists When you’re dealing with an orthopaedic injury, it can be difficult to determine the optimal path to recovery. With so many different opinions and options on the best care, making the best decision for your unique needs can be overwhelming. “Here’s the one thing you can know for sure: it’s in […]
Road to Recovery
Submitted by Heartland Health Care Center-Moline E-Stim. Shortwave Diathermy. Virtual Reality Therapy. What does it all mean? At Heartland Health Care Center-Moline, the latest state-of-the-art rehabilitation treatments are available and explained in terms that mean something to the patient, like pain relief, healing wounds quicker, and getting you back on your feet. According to Sunita […]
Winter Allergies
Submitted by ENT Clinic of Iowa Those of us with allergies always look forward to the first hard freeze and winter for allergies to go away. But, think again. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and like clockwork you’re sniffing and sneezing again. Great, you’ve got another cold — or is it winter allergies, […]