Vulnerability The Key to Emotional Intimacy
By Gregory J. Skibinski, Executive Director, Agape Counseling Ltd. When I meet with a couple for the first time, they often inform me that the reason they are in my office is for communication issues in their relationship. When I ask them to tell me more about their relationship, the common response is that they […]
The Color of Money
By Dennis Kagel Chartered Financial Consultant Experience tells me that some people operate under the erroneous assumption that a successful financial future requires numerous financial plans/strategies and that constant monitoring and adjustments need to be made. The longer I’m in the business, the more I realize that logic and simplicity may be what works best […]
Bringing Friends Together For 44 Years
By Colleen Curran Evergreen Racquet Club opened its doors in 1972, the result of tennis enthusiasts and community leaders in Bloomington/Normal putting together a business plan to provide winter tennis to Central Illinois. Twenty-five investors sharing a love for the game and armed with a loan from Corn Belt Bank, opened “Evergreen” just west of […]
Healthy Snacks Kids Will Love!
Submitted by Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitian Need some snack ideas that will keep the kids happy and healthy? Finding simple, tasty food options that won’t break the bank doesn’t have to be hard. Seasonal produce is usually on sale and may even come from a local farm. Minimizing processed foods and focusing on nutrition […]
Time to Get Back on TrackJanuary is the time when many people resolve to lose weight and improve their health. Unfortunately, su
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare January is the time when many people resolve to lose weight and improve their health. Unfortunately, such good intentions rarely last longer than a month or so. In fact, it is estimated that only eight percent of people who make resolutions — no matter what time […]
Osteoporosis The Emotional Effects of the “Silent Disease”
Submitted by Shannon Laesch, APN, and Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because, early on, there are no tell-tale signs to alert you of its progression. This disease occurs in the bones, which are living, porous structures. When the body loses bone mass, […]
Emotional Control An Important Life Skill
By Sandy Clark and Marie Nebel-Schwalm PhD, The ABLE Center Many people struggle to control their emotions. Yet learning emotional control is an important life skill for children — one that can be a difficult task for parents to teach. While some children are naturally more easy-going and don’t seem to struggle with tantrums or […]
Sustainable Living and Wellness
By Katie Cevaal, Illinois Wesleyan University Environmental Studies Major and Ecology Action Center Intern There is a strong connection between human and environmental health. According to the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Achieving this state requires basic conditions including clean air, clean water, nutritious and safe […]
Overcoming Obstacles to Nurture Good Health
By Holly Schurter Women face all kinds of obstacles when it comes to developing healthy habits. Busy schedules, the needs of other family members, work responsibilities — who has time to take care of herself while taking care of everyone else? When medical issues do come up, finding time and energy to deal with them, […]
The Advent of Dental Implants Part 1 By Alexander Germanis
There have been certain dental truisms we are told from childhood onward: brush your teeth and floss every day, see the dentist twice a year, and protect your teeth from harm because they are not going to grow back. The options of fixing or replacing broken or lost teeth were limited, the procedures unpleasant, and […]