Fresh from the Farm and Close to Home
Submitted by Health Alliance The concept of farm-to-table eating intrigues me. I’ve noticed the term showing up in the local, independent restaurants in Iowa and Nebraska. Farm-to-table means the food comes directly from the farm to your local restaurant without first going through a store, market, or distributor. A well-loved farm-to-table restaurant in Omaha has […]
Living in Faith
Submitted by Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest Village is a community rich in faith. I see many kinds of faith demonstrated every day at Ridgecrest. Our residents have faith that we will be honest and always be there for them. Their family members have faith that we will take care of their loved […]
Is It Time to Make a Change in Your Loved One’s Living Situation?
Submitted by Country Manor The decision to move your aging parents out of the family home is a complex one—both emotionally and practically. It requires a delicate balancing act between your parents’ safety and their emotional stake in staying put. Helping your parents make the right decision requires care and planning. Key Questions to Ask […]
Have No Fear Adult Tonsillectomies Offer Great Outcomes
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Dr. Douglas Dvorak, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon at ENT Professional Services, P.C. in Davenport, sees many adults at his practice who suffer from sore throats, sleep apnea, and bad breath. In many cases, an outpatient procedure called a tonsillectomy may greatly reduce or eliminate these conditions. If […]
Sweaty Armpits? Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common inherited disorder affecting almost every ethnic group. This is a medical condition with severe negative psychological consequences. Unfortunately, friends, relatives, and even most doctors of affected individuals usually do not understand the tremendous negative impact that this condition can have on […]
Play Ball! How to Prevent Baseball & Softball Injuries in Young Athletes
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics This summer, thousands of Quad City area baseball and softball players will take to the fields, representing their teams, winning trophies, and, for some, dreaming of coveted college scholarships. Unfortunately, careers and college dreams can be derailed by premature injuries from throwing too hard, too much, too early, or with too […]
Which Approach Is Preferred?
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Many casual competitors look to professional athletes to learn about advanced training and recovery techniques. Similarly, sports enthusiasts may also pay attention to the treatment options used by these elite players, particularly when it comes to ACL injuries. An ACL tear is one of the most common conditions to occur in […]
Illini Restorative Care Helps Car Crash Victim Recover
Submitted by Genesis Health System Lisa Sieghartner enjoys the simple things in life: baking, going to church, and spending time with her two nieces and husband, Bob. But her life was put on hold last December after a car accident that left her right leg and ankle fractured. “For the first month, I just didn’t […]
Listening
By Rhonda Hatterman, LivWell Seniors We all know many sayings and clichés surrounding good listening, such as having two ears and one mouth and using them roughly in that same proportion—that is, listening twice as often as we talk. Most of us mean to be good listeners. We even fancy ourselves to be good listeners. […]
Stress!
Submitted by Mindful Ease Chiropractic In our modern lives, we all deal with stress. Most of us feel we have too much stress in our lives, and most of us are well aware of how bad this is for us. Stress stimulates our sympathetic nervous system, also known as our “fight or flight” response. The […]