Fatigue is Common Warning of Iron Deficiency Anemia
By Julia Sprinkle, BS, LPN, CRC, Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology Anemia is the most common blood disorder, affecting 3.5 million Americans annually. Anemia occurs when you do not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body, most importantly to the organs. If the organs do not have enough oxygen […]
The Whens of Technology Part 3
By Alexander Germanis In the mid-1990’s, computer graphics technology had reached a level of affordability and popularity where nearly every special effects house tried employing them in their films. The problem was the effects were, for the most part, misused and not in any way believable. Companies were often using this new computer-generated imagery simply […]
Misconceptions About Chiropractic Care
By Jennifer Johnson Have you ever heard that chiropractors cause strokes, crack bones, or are not real doctors? Rumors like these persist, despite an estimated 40 million Americans who visit chiropractors each year. Despite rumors, the profession enjoys the highest level of patient satisfaction among health care providers, according to a 2009 Consumer Reports survey. […]
Give up Sports or Battle Back From Injury?
By Murad Abbed, MS, CSCS, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center June 22, 2010. A week before my 21st birthday, I began going through one of the greatest physical and mental challenges of my life. Dribbling a basketball up the court during a YMCA summer league game, ironically being guarded by my college roommate/teammate, I planted […]
Dental Care for Children With Special Needs
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Millions of children live with some form of a disability: intellectual, developmental/physical, or a combination of both. These disabilities can hinder their performance of every day skills, such as proper oral hygiene, which increases the possibility of tooth decay and gum disease. Special needs children may require special dental […]
Prepare Your Home for Recovery
Joint replacement surgeries are becoming quite common. However, we have found that many patients are not properly prepared for the transition from the hospital to home. Although patients are usually given information, it is often included with a lot of other paperwork and instructions, so it can be easy to overlook. Replacing a hip or […]
Could It Be Your Neck?
By Poonam McAllister, PT, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Dizziness and balance issues are common complaints that can be difficult to diagnose because there are many different causes. People often suffer unnecessarily because it can take some time to go through the process of exploring the various possibilities in order to determine the correct diagnosis. […]
Grilling Outside the Box
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitians When it comes to the outdoor grill, think outside the box. The grill imparts incredibly complex flavor into foods. Anything goes — whether it is turkey, pizza, veggies, or fruits. The result is often a sweeter, more flavorful dish. Grilling food intensifies flavors and gives a […]
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release A Minimally Invasive Solution to Wrist Pain
By Becky Wiese Tingling. Burning. Waking up at night with hand numbness and wrist pain. Weakness in the hand. These are just a few of the more common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Every year, more than half a million people in the US alone undergo surgery to alleviate the pain of carpal tunnel […]
Tips and Swaps for a Healthier Diet Even in Summer!
Submitted by Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Trying to maintain a healthy diet may seem daunting, and it can be especially hard in the summertime, when vacations and backyard cookouts can derail even the most die-hard dieters. Part of the solution may be to think ahead, plan, and make sensible substitutions whenever possible. “When deciding which […]