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 […]
A Guide to Choosing the Best Level of Care for Your Loved One
Submitted by Bettendorf Health Care Center For many of us, there comes a time when we’re faced with assisting a loved one who needs our help. Whether it’s an elderly parent or a family member that simply can’t go it alone anymore, our job is to assist with making those tough decisions. When the idea […]
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 […]
Return From Vacation Without the Extra Weight
By Taylor Streitmatter, Nutritionist, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, The Group You’ve waited all year for vacation time! Finally, a time to indulge in a week of freedom from the workplace, running the kids around, and most of all… from that diet you’ve been trying so hard to stick to. Most would tell you when they […]
Seniors Get a Taste of Real Living
Submitted by Healthy Cells Magazine Find out everything there is to know about life after retirement as Healthy Cells Magazine of the Quad Cities Area hosts a tour of up to five local retirement communities to help seniors discover the joys and pleasures of new beginnings. “Out and about” in the Quad Cities area never […]
Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 2
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC “There is nothing more painful than grieving someone who is still living.” Isn’t that the crux of it all? Doesn’t that sum up so much of the heartache? Ultimately, losing connection with the people we love is what Alzheimer’s disease is all about and what makes it […]
What is a Medical Fitness Center?
By Molly Smeltzer, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center What is a medical fitness center? Perhaps you have never heard of a medical fitness center because they are not on every street corner like a typical gym or health club. Dr. Cary Wing, executive director of the Medical Fitness Association, explains, “By definition, a medical […]
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 […]
Help Your Dog Through Thunder and Fireworks Season
By Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB and Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy, BM, AWSEL Millions of dogs all over the world are terrified by the sound of fireworks. In fact, the town of Collecchio, Italy, introduced legislation requiring the use of silent fireworks to reduce the stress caused to pets. Even if everyone in the world used silent fireworks, […]