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, […]
Connection: Our Brains Are Wired for It!
By Greg Skibinski LCPC,CMAT,CSAT, Agape Counseling Ltd. Most people enjoy being around others. If those others happen to be people of like mind, then we often want to be around them even more. It is natural and healthy for us to want to belong and to develop a sense of connection with other people. A […]
New Milestone in Carpal Tunnel Release – Simplest Yet
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Dr. Tyson Cobb, a pioneer in the field of Hand Surgery, is the first surgeon in the state of Iowa to perform a new method of Carpal Tunnel Release using ultrasound guidance in the office setting. The method was recently developed by a team of surgeons including Dr. Cobb through the […]
Ways to Sneak in Fitness on Vacation
By Allison Elfline, Personal Trainer, OBGYN The Group When it comes to staying on your fitness routine while on vacation, there are two different camps: try to get in some moderate activity while still enjoying yourself, or laying around on a beach towel for a week. There is often no middle ground. However, many sneak […]
Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Q: What can I do at home to troubleshoot hearing aid problems? A: Proper care of your hearing aids can prevent many common problems. While we are always happy to help you in our office with the cleaning and care of your hearing aids, there are several things […]
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. […]
Understand the Benefits of a Surgery Center Experience
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center There was a time when virtually all surgical procedures were performed in hospitals. It was not uncommon to wait weeks for an appointment, and patients often spent several days in recovery. Thanks to medical advancements, today’s procedures, ranging from tonsillectomies and ear tubes to hip and knee replacements, are […]
On the Air or the Golf Course QC Radio Personality Dan Kennedy Still Strong After Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics For the past 30 years, veteran radio broadcaster, Dan Kennedy, 65, has been a familiar presence for thousands of QC listeners who tune to WOC-AM 1420 on their morning drive. Now, the man behind the microphone is hitting his stride at mid-life, thanks to a series of orthopedic surgeries on his […]