Attending Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez The appointment will probably be brief. That’s okay, though; you’re informed. You know that when it comes to your health these days, it’s important to make every minute with your doctor count and you’re hoping to be thorough, so you don’t waste her time. The new book Attending by […]
Nutrition for the Modern Condition
There are many nutritional products on the market, and it can be a confusing process to make a decision. Luckily, in Bettendorf, Iowa, we have VIM Today, LLC. VIM stands for vitality, integrity, motivation, and that is the philosophy of local owners and creators Lynette and Les Pritchard. Lynette has been in the wellness industry […]
Positive Emotions and Your Health Developing a Brighter Outlook
Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies? A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are working to better understand the links between your attitude and your body. They’re finding some evidence […]
Cross Healthy Vegetables off your List
Submitted by Benjamin Goodin St. Patrick’s day has passed, and your kitchen still smells like slow-cooked cabbage. You know the aroma. The faintly detectable smell that has no discernable source, yet it haunts you occasionally like an annoying, flatulent ghost. It’s the same smell that causes shrugs and accusing glances in the break room after […]
Aging With Our Pets
By Lora Felger, Health Alliance My grandparents had a Chihuahua that lived to be 20 years old. Suzy had her own knitted sweaters to wear when she went outside. Every night, Grandma cooked and cut up liver in tiny, bite-sized pieces for Suzy’s dinner. I’m not sure what the life expectancy and living arrangements for […]
A Revenant Experience
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC, Center for Headaches, Sleep and TMJ Disorders What is the definition of revenant, made famous by the name of the Oscar nominated movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant? Revenant means: “Anyone who comes back after being gone for a long time…” I am writing this article to explain my own […]
What Is Crohn’s Disease? Part I of II
Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes inflammation, or swelling, and irritation of any part of the digestive tract — also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The part most commonly affected is the end part of the small intestine called the ileum. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, […]
Quad-City Orthopaedic Specialist Offers the Latest Innovations in Total Hip Replacement
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Hip pain makes living a full life difficult. Simple tasks like walking and standing become challenging. Even sitting still — in a car, bus, or airplane — is very uncomfortable. The good news is recent advancements in surgeries that relieve hip pain, including the Direct Anterior Approach for total hip replacement […]
I Do My Part
By Brian Prudent, DMD, MyoTech Dental & Integrative Health Center Imagine you have a horrendous toothache; you’ve been struggling with the pain all night and you can’t eat, drink, or sleep. You call your dentist’s office in the morning and they tell you you’ll have to wait for six months to a year for an […]
Taking Control of Allergies and the Chronic Conditions They Cause
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Coughing. Red and irritated eyes. A runny nose. If these symptoms or others, including ear, throat, and sinus discomfort keep you from enjoying a full life, you’re not alone. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, nearly 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children chronically […]