Would You Recognize the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer?
Submitted by Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN, Health Educator, Community Cancer Center Bloating, abdominal pain, trouble eating, getting full quickly, the need to urinate frequently, fatigue, and constipation that last for more than two weeks are just a few of the symptoms that are associated with ovarian cancer. The American Cancer Society predicts that 22,440 […]
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 […]
Chiropractic for All Ages From In-Utero to Birth
By Alexander Germanis With age comes change and imperfection. Cars, houses, and even that couch in the living room all show signs of age and wear over time. Imperfections develop: the car starts to sputter and tick, the house creaks, and the couch gets a bit of a dip in one spot. Our bodies certainly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can You Repeat That?
Submitted by the Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center, a Division of Finn R. Amble, MD, FACS, SC Sometimes people are worried about their hearing, but they are hesitant to do anything about it. It’s human nature to put off things that aren’t emergencies, and sometimes we don’t want to confront a hearing problem because […]
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 […]