Outpatient Total Joint Replacement at Crow Valley Surgery Center
Submitted by Crow Valley Surgery Center Rock Island native and former St. Ambrose Bee collegiate baseball player, Tim Carlin, 57, knew a family history of osteoarthritis could mean mid-life joint pain, but thanks to advancements in total joint replacement surgical techniques and treatments, Tim’s total hip replacement has been a different experience than his parents’ […]
Honor and Comfort a Veteran
By Lora Fegler, Health Alliance My mother is a quilter. If anyone reading this knows a quilter or happens to be one yourself, you know that this is more a way of life than a hobby. Every important occasion in our family merits a quilt. Getting married? Quilt. Having a baby? Quilt. When you fly […]
Grinding and Clenching of the Teeth Part Two
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC In part two of this article, grinding and clenching will be discussed further with potential treatment. In part one of the article on grinding and clenching of the teeth, both were discussed as a form of bruxism. Bruxism is the involuntary gnashing, grinding, or clenching of teeth. It is usually […]
Dealing With Pain and Dysfunction
By David Jarrin, DDS, LMT, MyoTech Dental & Integrative Health Center The human body is designed to be healthy and to function efficiently for a lifetime. It also has the power to self-repair and heal. It is when we do things that cause the body to be out of balance that nature has trouble coping, […]
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, […]
Plant-Based Essential Oils Boost the Mind, Body, and Spirit During the Holidays
By Melinda Myers Ease into the hectic holiday season with the help of aromatherapy. The fragrances of plant-derived essential oils have long been used to improve the health of our minds, bodies, and spirits. Boost your energy and increase your focus as you work to balance working, family, and holiday fun. Peppermint has long been […]
Do I Really Need to Have My Hearing Tested Every Year or Two?
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants One of the most common conditions affecting older adults is age-related hearing loss. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss often occurs slowly over time and […]
Love Your Legs!
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC “My legs are too…” You finished the sentence, right? The Body Positive movement sweeping the nation embraces that idea that we should learn to love every inch of ourselves — if we do not already. Too often, we find fault in our […]
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
By Alexander Germanis There are certain things in our lives that we take for granted and only take notice of when something goes wrong. This can certainly be true of our homes and automobiles and, unfortunately, it often occurs with our own bodies. Our backs or spine can be one of those things we simply […]
Keep Your CPAP Clean!
Submitted by Heartland Home Medical Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy can make a world of difference for the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, but to get the most out of this gold-standard treatment, it’s important to make CPAP cleaning a top priority. Dirty CPAP equipment not only puts you at risk […]