What is a Health Coach? How Can Health Coaching Help Me Lose Weight?
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group, Ob I hear myself say it all the time, we are not just chasing a number on the scale. At The Group, Weight Management is not your typical weight-loss program. My patients tell me this, and it always makes me glad to hear because that’s exactly […]
Memories in the Making
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC Most of us take for granted the importance of the arts as part of a well-rounded education. In addition to fostering creativity and imagination, educators also believe that the arts stimulate cognitive development. They are (or should be) fun and entertaining as well. Perhaps most important, the […]
Organic Versus Non-Organic Are You Eating the Most Pesticide-Laden Produce?
Environmental Working Group released its 2017 Dirty Dozen list and it serves as a solid reminder that we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to cleaning up the food system. This year, the annual report found that almost 70 percent of 48 non-organic samples tested positive for at least one […]
Back Pain Relief Without Surgery ORA Orthopedics Opens New Pain Center of Excellence
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Chronic back pain is a burden that millions of Americans live with every day. Just ask Quad City attorney, Hector Lareau, whose job demands that he be on his feet hours every day in court, even when back pain flare-ups are debilitating. “Justice doesn’t take a day off and neither will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prepare Financially for Stormy Weather
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Floods, tornadoes, torrential rain, lightning, and hail are common events in many parts of the country during the spring and may result in widespread damage. Severe weather often strikes with little warning, so take measures now to protect yourself and your property. Review your insurance coverage. Make sure your […]
Community Health Care Clinic Saving Our Health Care Dollars
By Angie McLaughlin, Community Health Care Clinic Everyone has insurance because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as “ObamaCare,” right? Wrong. Ah, but Federal reforms of “ObamaCare” will fix things and then everyone will have access to healthcare, right? Wrong again. Despite what goes on in Washington D.C., there will always be individuals […]
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 […]
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 […]