Spine Fusion Restores Strength and Flexibility for QC Yogi
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics The practice of yoga demands skill, strength, and an intimate knowledge and confidence in your body. For Daina Lewis, 42, Moline, a certified yoga instructor and owner of Shine! Yoga and Bodyworks, it was her strength, knowledge, and fortitude that likely saved her yoga career. “I was a gymnast before coming […]
Tips for a Healthier School Year
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Back-to-school time is near! For many, this means back to routines and hectic schedules where healthy eating loses its priority. What if I told you this year could be different? Here are some simple tips for you and your family to start […]
ACL Reconstruction in Elite Athletes — Which Approach Is Preferred?
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Many casual competitors look to professional athletes to learn about advanced training and recovery techniques. Similarly, sports enthusiasts may also pay attention to the treatment options used by these elite players, particularly when it comes to ACL injuries. An ACL tear is one of the most common conditions to occur in […]
Preparation Is the Key to a Healthy Lifestyle
By Lynette Pritchard, VIM Today “By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin All successful endeavors require preparation. I consider sprouting a new, healthy you similar to planting a garden, an endeavor that tops all endeavors. Being in your best health makes you the best human you can be — the […]
Test Your Home’s Drinking Water
Information from epa.gov Testing your home’s drinking water is the only way to confirm if lead is present. Most water systems test for lead at a certain number of homes as a regular part of water monitoring. These tests give a system-wide picture of whether or not corrosion is being controlled, but do not reflect […]
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 […]
Is Liposuction for You?
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery For some people, even those who are not overweight, healthy eating and regular exercise is not enough to get rid of those stubborn fat deposits on areas of the body such as the abdomen, thighs, and hips. So, more Americans each year are also using surgical options to smooth […]
CENTRAL ILLINOIS INSTITUTE of BALANCE Celebrating 10 Years of Keeping Clients Steady
By Leta Gail Doerr For Poonam McAllister, owner and physical therapist, the decision to open Central Illinois Institute of Balance, “CIIB,” over a decade ago was an easy one. Experienced in musculoskeletal injuries, neurologic and developmental diagnosis, balance, and mobility — Poonam’s mission and vision for CIIB embodies her core beliefs and objective — to […]
Prevent the Big Three Pet Parasites
By Hannah Beers Ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes are dangerous because they can carry and cause malicious diseases,” explains Dr. Gary Brummet, who heads the small animal primary care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana and counsels pet owners on preventing pet parasites. Ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes. Nobody wants these bugs […]