Bleeding Gums? What to Do and When to Worry
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington If you notice a bit of pink in the sink when your child is brushing their teeth, it should not be ignored. Bleeding gums may be an early warning of gingivitis, an initial stage of periodontal disease. The build-up of plaque is what causes gingivitis, but it is preventable […]
Are You Ready for Flu Season?
Submitted by Stacey Boyd, MSN, RN, Clinical Manager, Vital Wellness Home Health It is that time of the year! Summer has flown by and flu season is quickly approaching. We can prepare ourselves by staying educated on ways to prevent the flu, signs/symptoms of the flu, and how to treat the flu. Flu prevention: The […]
Unexpected Freedom
By Julie Payne, Eye Surgical Associates Chris Steffen is experiencing a wonderful new freedom that she did not think was possible. “I first got glasses in the third grade, and, over the years, my prescription just got progressively worse, especially the astigmatism,” Chris explained. For many years, she had inquired about LASIK surgery and had been […]
Loving the Look of Your Legs
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ask a woman what physical feature she likes most about herself. It typically won’t be her legs. Women can be their own worst enemies when it comes to looks — especially with legs on full display in the summer. But, they can […]
Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Your PRESCRIPTION for Better Health
By Becky Wiese The Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center is not just another gym. Far from it. Instead of focusing solely on how many reps or miles or laps you can do, the goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to health and wellness with consistent guidance to people at all levels of fitness. […]
Is It Wise to Trade Your Pension for a Lump Sum?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most private employers have already replaced traditional pensions, which promise lifetime income payments in retirement, with defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s. Fifteen percent of private-sector workers and 75 percent of state and local government workers still participate in traditional pensions. Altogether, 35 percent of workers say they (and/or […]
Asthma and Osteoporosis Is There a Connection?
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects more than 25 million Americans, nearly 7 million of whom are children. For people with asthma, everyday things can trigger an attack. These triggers include air pollution, allergens, exercise, infections, emotional upset, or certain […]
Minimally Invasive Solutions for Knee Pain
By Becky Weise Physical activity plays a huge role in our health and wellbeing. Sometimes, unfortunately, our activities cause pain. Acute pain typically lasts for a short period of time until the cause of the pain has been removed or has healed. Activity can then resume. Chronic pain, on the other hand, can cause a […]
Heel Pain is a Pain in the…
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Have you ever woken up and stepped out of bed to a sharp, burning pain in your heels? Well you are not alone. Heel pain is one of the most common problems I see in my office. The good news for you? It is […]
Using EMDR to Overcome Difficult Life Events
By Kristen Leman, LCSW, Agape Counseling LTD Everyone faces difficult life events; from the youngest child born pre-maturely to the elderly man who has big regrets in life. A lot of times, these difficult life events are dealt with and the person adapts and continues to live a life that is considered normal for that […]