How to Create Your Independence Day
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President Living By Your Design, Inc. July 4th is a very special day for our country as our Independence Day — have you declared your personal Independence Day? One might describe independence as a freedom. In the case of the US, it was freedom from tyrannies in the 18th century, […]
A Sense of Trust
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, LCP, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates Hope refers to a sense of trust that one’s goals and dreams will be fulfilled at some point in the future. An essential ingredient of human emotional life, hope gives one the desire to live and to carry on life’s activities. […]
Dash at Dusk to Be Held July 21st
Pekin will host the fifth-annual Dash at Dusk 5K and Kids’ Fun Run on July 21, 2017. The event promotes community wellness and raises funds for the hospital’s annual mission trip to provide medical assistance to underserved countries. Held on the UnityPoint Health — Pekin campus at 600 South 13th Street in Pekin, Dash at […]
A Hope for More Time
By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts we can get is more quality time with our loved ones, especially as those loved ones enter their later years. As our parents and grandparents enjoy living life to the fullest, these years can also be a time of mutual benefit as they impart their wisdom upon […]
The New Terms Every Mom-To-Be Needs to Know
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and leading medical groups have important news for parents-to-be. A pregnancy is not “full term” until 39 weeks. Research shows that babies do best when they are born at 39 or 40 weeks. New definitions By definition, a baby born between 37 weeks and 42 weeks is considered “term.” […]
Polarized Sunglasses Are Sunscreen for Your Eyes
By Teresa L. Sebelist, Bond Eye Associates From models on the runway to fishermen on the lake, sunglasses have become a big part of life for many people. In the beginning, they were only available to professionals who needed eye protection for specific tasks. Over the years, they have transitioned into more than just eye protection […]
Detox Your Relationships
By Paul Schellenberg, LLC, MA, LCPC Toxic relationships usually do not start out that way. As the relationship’s dynamics begin to take form, then an individual’s toxicity may begin to emerge. Some people do not realize they are in a toxic relationship until it is too late. A toxic relationship can damage your self-esteem, self-confidence, […]
Weight Loss and Wellness 101
By Lynette Pritchard, VIM Today The year began, and we all started out with good intentions for weight loss and trying to get healthy. If you may have slipped, it’s not too late to get back on track! Any time is the perfect time to spring into renewal, and it doesn’t take long to start […]
Facial Development with a Flexible Fit
By Brian Prudent, DMD, MyoTech Integrative Health Center In this month’s issue we will talk about the ALF appliance. Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) is a very light, flexible wire that fits behind the teeth and stimulates proper tongue function. ALF also describes the goals of the treatment: Airway management, Lingual posture control, Facial growth guidance. […]
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Submited by Ridgcrest Village The geese are flying back to town. Our skies are filling with the sound of song. Flowers are springing up everywhere, and the sweet smells of lilacs and peonies are around every corner. This is my favorite time of the year. What isn’t to love about spring and summer? Who doesn’t […]