Price Checking Medical Services — The New Reality in Health Care
By Becky Wiese Price checking and comparison shopping makes sense for small and big ticket items — we want to get the best value at the lowest price. It’s why we scour the weekly grocery ads, visit several automotive dealers when we’re car shopping, and watch for sales on washers and dryers. We are still […]
The Alexander Technique — A Unique Way to Feel Better
By Wes Howard, M.A., AmSAT As children, we all have a natural ease and lightness of movement, but over time, we slowly lose this wonderful poise. Hours of computer and cell phone use, repetitive work habits, and sedentary tasks can cause people to develop poor habits of movement and posture conditions. Over time, these habits […]
Sedation Dentistry
By Alexander Germanis It is well known many children are afraid of going to the dentist. Also not surprising is the fact that that fear often stays with people well into adulthood. In fact, anxiety over going to the dentist is one of the most common fears people cite when asked about their phobias. For […]
Negatives into Positives Troubleshooting Migraines, Part 4 By Alexander Germanis
By Alexander Germanis The medical field is no stranger to adopting and adapting things previously thought of as harmful into something beneficial. Petroleum jelly — better known by the brand name of Vaseline — is one such example. The botulinum toxin that makes food from a bulging can so dangerous to eat is another. At […]
Why More Men Are Taking Shape
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery When you think of cosmetic surgery, the first thing that may come to mind is that female celebrity’s latest facelift, nose job, or breast enhancement. However, in the past few years, there has been an increasing demand for these aesthetically-enhancing procedures among the male population. The rise in male […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics A Record of Wellness, Part 8
By Alexander Germanis Before a baby is even brought into this world, a record is kept regarding his or her development. That record continues in earnest once each child is born. Parents often continue to keep a record of their children’s development — from first steps to first words. Children everywhere quake at the thought […]
Heartburn, GERD, and Acid Reflux
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center The terms heartburn, GERD, and acid reflux are often used interchangeably. However, they actually have very different meanings. Acid reflux is a very common medical condition that may or may not be serious. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the chronic, more severe form of acid reflux. Heartburn is a symptom […]
Five Common Myths About Pet Allergies
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store for Dogs and Cats According to The Humane Society, 62 percent of American households have at least one pet. Yet an estimated 31 million Americans are allergic to animals, including up to 30 percent of those who have asthma. For these people, congestion, sneezing, […]
What Is A Cancer Survivor?
By Julia Sprinkle, BS, LPN, CCRP, Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology Associates The term survivor has been known to have several different meanings. When many people think of a cancer survivor they think of someone who has been treated for some form of cancer and are now in remission. In the past, a patient would be […]
Fight Anxiety with Exercise
By Matthew Wheet, CPT and Wellness Director, Westminster Village Anxiety disorder and depression can be a never-ending battle for some individuals. People suffering from anxiety or depression may have a difficult time with everyday life. Work, school, and even simple things like going to the grocery store can be a struggle. For some people, trying […]