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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 […]

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 […]

Lack of Sleep Getting You Down?

Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders If you didn’t sleep well last night, you may find yourself irritable and grumpy today. But if you’re someone who has suffered from insomnia and disrupted sleep for months, years, or decades, the compounded sleeplessness may take an even greater toll on your overall mood and mental health. […]

Is Self-Compassion for Wimps?

By Greg Skibinski, MA, LCPC, CADC, CSAT, CMAT, Executive Director, Agape Counseling, LTD Is self-compassion for wimps? No. Actually, it is a difficult thing to practice. I’m sure we all have felt a sense of compassion for others. We feel a sense of kindness or empathy toward them—maybe even a desire to help them and […]

The Drill Stops Here Local Dentist Patents Drill Stop

By Linda Hankemeier A true craftsman knows the importance of having the best tools available when doing important work. Dr. Emil Verban recently secured a U.S. patent for a drill stop he designed to help dentists place dental implants with greater accuracy. The stainless steel drill stop fits like a small sleeve over the dental […]

Offering Healing Through Fresh Air and Sunshine

Submitted by Healing Rides In 2012, Barbara Brown was diagnosed with cancer and began surgery and treatments, which left her very weak and unable to do the things she was used to doing. She loved to hike, ride bikes, and garden, but even walking to the end of her sidewalk was too much for her […]

Are Food Sensitivities Affecting Your Health?

By Barbara Sealock For health problems ranging from digestive issues to sleeplessness, weight loss problems, and a host of other symptoms and conditions, food sensitivities may be to blame. Despite the connection between food sensitivities and health issues, food sensitivities are often overlooked in diagnosis. Yet eliminating troublesome foods from your diet can often relieve […]

Lack of Sleep Getting You Down?

Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders If you didn’t sleep well last night, you may find yourself irritable and grumpy today. But if you’re someone who has suffered from insomnia and disrupted sleep for months, years, or decades, the compounded sleeplessness may take an even greater toll on your overall mood and mental health. […]

A Day in the Life of an Assisted Living Resident

Submitted by Teri Saxton, Executive Director at Meadows at Mercy Creek My name is Jane, and I am a resident of an assisted living community. I have lived here for three years now, and I am proud to call this community my home. I made the decision to look for a senior living community when […]

Magnificent Magnesium A Top Nutrient for 2016

By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians In the world of human health, magnesium is a key nutrient for many vital functions in the body. Deficiency of this mineral is thought to be linked to more than 20 disease conditions. Despite this importance, it’s estimated that more than 80 percent of Americans do […]