Building Self-Esteem Through Self-Defense
By Craig W. Armstrong Growing up can be tough, and most young people could use a boost when it comes to self-esteem. There are many ways to improve self-esteem, and one is through learning the martial arts. In June, young people participating in Goodwill’s GoodGuides® Youth Mentoring program learned that the martial arts can teach […]
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 […]
Healthy Vision After 65
By Roger C. Croland, OD You should have seen your eye doctor around age three and again as you were entering school. If you needed glasses, then you would have come back at least once every two years. Those who don’t need glasses many times forgo visiting their eye doctor unless they have a problem. […]
Diabetes — How to Not Become a Part of the Statistics
Submitted by Essential Wellness Pharmacy “Sugars are inflammatory,” said Bill Kalman, RPH., owner of Essential Wellness Pharmacy, at one of his recent free monthly seminars at Unity Point-North Conference Center. His talk centered on the importance of understanding the impact of sugar in those who are diagnosed with diabetes and key factors to be aware […]
Meet Dr. Ramavaram the Community’s Newest Gastroenterologist
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center Our overall wellbeing is greatly affected by how well our digestive system functions. Since 70 percent of our body’s immune system dwells in the digestive system, it is important to know and trust a doctor whose medical specialty is devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of […]
Dinner Is Solved With Advanced Meal Prep
Submitted by Krystle Hergert, RD, LDN, Silvis Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian As parents, we believe gathering our kids and loved ones at the dinner table will build a stronger family and successful kids. On Tuesday night at 5:00, we’re struggling to quickly put together a meal using what’s in the refrigerator that everyone will enjoy and […]
Bridging the Gap Between Hospital and Home
Born and raised in Indiana, retired service manager Gene Tighe, 80, decided to move to Illinois last July to live with his daughter, granddaughter, and two Dachshunds in Colona, IL. He was not having any health issues; he just wanted to be closer to his family so they could help take care of him if […]
Six-Step Liver Cleanse — Part 1
Every person’s health and wellbeing is dependent on how their body removes and purges toxins. With all the environmental pollution, toxic body-care products, and processed foods, most people are in desperate need of a serious detox! A liver cleanse is a great way to do this. One of the main ways that the body rids itself […]
Personal Sound Amplicfication
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Recently there has been some commotion surrounding potential FDA approval of a “new” kind of hearing aid: over-the-counter (OTC) amplification. It may surprise people, but this type of device is actually not new at all. They have been around for years, just under various names. You have probably […]
Driving
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC “The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnic background is that we all believe we are above-average drivers.” — Dave Barry. We can be pretty emphatic and judgmental about it while we’re on the road! I’ve seen different personalities come […]