Safe Travels
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC So says the guy who apparently never traveled anywhere with kids always wondering if we’re “almost there yet!” Arriving in those cases can actually be pretty nice. Okay. I couldn’t resist. But in truth, as so many do, I admire Einstein and appreciate his many insights. We […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctors Visit
By Greta Nelson RN — Good Samaritan Society Services at Home Have you ever found yourself leaving the doctor’s office or hospital with more questions or doubts than you had when you went in? Maybe you were in for a quick visit for yourself or a loved one, or maybe you had an extended stay […]
On a Mission to move you. ORA Orthopedics Opens Advanced Quad City Orthopedic and Physical Therapy Clinic
All-American Heptathlete Cole Connell, 20, a St. Ambrose University Fighting Bee sophomore, is pursuing his dream to become a champion on the podium, despite debilitating shin injuries that threatened to derail his promising track career. Cole’s world-class dreams take world-class injury treatment, and he has found a winning team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists […]
The Royal Flush Cleansing The Colon
By Lynette Pritchard, VIM Today Dirty topic, I know, but, necessary to discuss. As a Colon Hydro Therapist and teacher of cleansing protocols, I can personally attest to the difficulty that people have in even mentioning bowel movements. It has always been interesting to me how separate people feel from the normal process of elimination. […]
What Have You Got to Lose?
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Already planning for swimsuit weather? Perhaps you just completed your annual check-up with your physician and received some worrying health news. Just as there are many different motivations for weight loss, there are many different methods for determining body fat and the […]
Act F.A.S.T. When Someone Is Having a Stroke
By Lauren Livingston, Communications Director, American Heart Association May is American Stroke Month. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the number-five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Anyone can have a stroke anytime, so it’s important that everyone […]
Melanoma — McLean County Third in the State
By Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN ; Health Educator, Community Cancer Center I think most people would be surprised to hear that of the 102 Counties in Illinois, McLean County ranked third in the state for melanoma of the skin with an incidence rate of 30.2 per 100,000 cases. By definition, an incidence rate is […]
Spotlight on Spider Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Perhaps you noticed them on your grandmother when you were growing up, but you never thought they’d appear on your legs. You may have thought that you had a slight bruise at first, until it never actually went away and more “bruising” appeared. […]
Banish Blemishes
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute There are many myths about what causes acne. While the cause is not really known, there is little evidence to suggest that chocolate or French fries have much effect. However, certain factors such as the hormone increase in teenage years, hormone […]
Sport Specialization Is It Worth the Risk?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Recently, it has become quite popular for adolescents and even young children to focus on only one sport year-round. In the past, it was more popular for athletes to play multiple sports, focusing on a new sport each season, with the goal of playing as many […]