Toothbrush Care Why It’s Important
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington In our high-tech world filled with electronic gadgetry, the toothbrush is still the most important tool for keeping teeth healthy and clean. Parents are often so focused on making sure their kids brush properly that they overlook the importance of caring for their toothbrush and replacing it when necessary. […]
Shoulder Pain Rotator Cuff Disease
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics The most movable joint in the body, the shoulder is also one of the most potentially unstable joints. As a result, it is the site of many common problems that cause pain. Damage to the rotator cuff is one of the most common disorders of the shoulder leading to not […]
The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
Submitted by Westminster Village Resident Services Department The achievement of wellness is an active, lifelong process. It includes becoming aware of each choice we make and committing to making purposeful decisions that help us reach a more balanced and fulfilling life. Years back, “being healthy” meant eating a well-balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise. […]
Here Comes the Sun
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates The days are longer, the sun is hotter, the outdoors beckons and out comes the sunscreen. Summer revelers looking forward to sizzling-hot fun in the sun shouldn’t overlook their eyes when it comes to protecting themselves from damaging ultraviolet rays, warns the doctors of Eye Surgical Associates. Excess sun exposure […]
Fire up the Flavor With Grilled Fruits and Vegetables!
By Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN, Hy-Vee Dietitian It’s grilling season! What better way to fill half of your plate with fruits and veggies than to take advantage of the season. Grilling enhances the sweetness in both fruits and vegetables and, with the right techniques, will have your friends and family wanting more! Below are the […]
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 […]
Make Treating Your Varicose Veins a Healthy Priority
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins whose walls have begun to thin, thus allowing the blood’s pressure to build up and create a bulge. This bulge is usually secondary to a dysfunctional valve in the vein. Vein specialists see this […]
Walking the Labyrinth
By Mary Kay Holloway, RDN, CSO, LDN, Dietitian at the Community Cancer Center Living in our fast paced, multi-tasking society can be emotionally and spiritually draining. Strategies to calm down and clear your mind range from alcohol to walking; clearly, some strategies are better than others. One strategy would be to take a walk on […]
Summertime No-Nos for Your Feet
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. One of the joys of summer is shedding the heavy shoes and socks in favor of barefoot romps in the grass, walks on a sandy beach, and sporting adorable strappy sandals. However, sandal season is the busiest time for podiatrists! We see an increase […]