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 […]
Peri…What? The Change Before “The Change”
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Perimenopause, often referred to as the “change before the change,” usually begins five to ten years before menopause is reached. Once a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, then she can be fairly sure that she has been through menopause. The years leading up to menopause are […]
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 […]
The Idea That Became an Event
By Chad Sparks, McLean County Senior Expo It all started with a casual, unscheduled conversation in a small, second story office at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home. The idea had been simmering for some time in the mind of Alex Calvert. Alex and his father, Larry, have always had a passion for family and community, […]
A New Treatment for Weight Loss
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Both the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association now recognize obesity as a chronic, progressive disease that requires lifelong treatment and control. It’s not just a matter of carrying a little too much weight due to overeating and no self-control. It is a disease and needs to be […]
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeons, Podiatry, and Comprehensive Care
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics When suffering from foot or ankle pain, finding treatment is your main priority. When choosing a specialist to address your specific needs, it can be confusing when making a decision between two seemingly similar specialists: a podiatrist or an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. Though both treat conditions related to […]
Diabetes Awareness
By Laura Lehnus, Meadows Achieve Wellness Coordinator Diabetes is a serious disease that affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose) for energy. People get diabetes when their blood glucose levels are too high. The body produces glucose from the foods you eat for energy. Glucose is vital to your health because it is an […]
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 […]