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 […]
If You Suffer From Shoulder Pain That’s Limiting Your Mobility, Consider Outpatient Surgery for a Quick and Effective Rec
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center A minor fall on a carpeted surface isn’t a big deal for most people. They just brush themselves off and stand back up. But for Donald “Don” Johnson, a facilities manager at a Quad-Cities manufacturing plant, falling down in a movie theater the day after Christmas left him in […]
Dental Implants: Are They Right for You?
By Robert L. Byrum DDS, PC, Pleasant Valley Dentistry A smile says a lot about you. It can say even more when you are missing teeth. One option is dental implants, which are artificial root replacements we build upon to create the feel, function, and look of natural, healthy teeth. Dental implants are mostly used […]
National Osteoporosis Month Bone Up on the Facts
Submitted by Genesis Imaging Center What do you know about Osteoporosis? You’ve probably never considered bone loss and how it could affect your daily routine. National Osteoporosis Month is the perfect time for you to bone up on your bone health. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to become […]
Make More, Waste Less
Submitted by Kara Zigament, RD, LD, Hy-Vee Dietitian Do you ever look in your pantry or refrigerator and think: “Where did that come from?” Then you look at the product and notice there is no way you can use that in a meal at your house; there is mold or it’s past its best-use-by date. […]
Central Illinois Pride Health Center Why We Need It
By Len Meyer Over the last year, the same question has come up over and over: “why is a health center for the LGBTQ community necessary?” The assumption is that every person is already able to get the care they need. If you are one of the many people in the LGBTQ community, you know […]
Medical Breakthroughs in Leukemia Treatment
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology, LTD A revolutionary new treatment for relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may soon be available. For decades, the only treatment for CLL was toxic chemotherapy that provided limited benefit. However, over the last 20 years, major strides have been made in the quest to develop a new treatment that […]
Evergreen Senior Living Building on the Heritage Brand of Excellence
By Becky Wiese Tucked away in two Normal neighborhoods, Evergreen Place and Evergreen Village represent exceptional options for senior adults who want to maintain their independence, but need a little help now and then. While several similar communities may dot the Bloomington-Normal landscape, none have the foundation and reputation of these two Heritage settings. Three […]
Shoulder Pain
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, which also makes it one of the most potentially unstable joints. As a result, it is the site of many common problems including sprains, strains, dislocations, separations, tendinitis, bursitis, torn rotator cuffs, frozen shoulder, fractures, and arthritis. To better understand […]