Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Puts Ultramarathoner Back In the Race
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center As an ultramarathoner, 51-year old John DeDoncker is used to pushing his body to the limit. Running 40, 60, 80, or 100 miles isn’t an easy feat, and the strain it puts on his body can be quite intense. Nonetheless, the pain John was struggling with late last year […]
Nothing to Sneeze at: 5 Tips for Seasonal Allergy Relief
Spring is upon us, and if you have seasonal allergies, you may be less excited about that than most. After all, what fun is finally freeing your face from that scarf if you’re just going to bury it in a tissue? It’s no fun at all, but allergies don’t have to make you miserable. “The […]
Hearing Aids and Wireless Technology
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants, P.C. Question: Illinois law says I have to be “hands free” when I drive, but I can’t wear a Bluetooth headset because I have hearing aids. What can I do? Answer: This is one instance where it’s really handy to wear hearing aids! The vast majority of today’s hearing […]
Does Posture Really Matter?
Submitted By Mindful Ease Chiropractic Think about how you feel when you’re depressed. When you’re down. Defeated. As you think about those emotions, check in to see how your body is responding to those thoughts. What does your posture look like? Probably smaller. You probably have rounded shoulders and a slump to your back. Chin […]
Technologies and Procedures Developed by Quad-City Surgeon Lead to Faster Recovery
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Pain in the fingers, wrist, hand, and elbow is a common symptom of cubital tunnel syndrome. Dr. Tyson Cobb from Orthopaedic Specialists has a minimally invasive procedure to eliminate symptoms and provide a speedy recovery. Technologies and procedures transforming hand and upper extremity surgery are being put into practice right here […]
A Revenant Experience
By Jeffrey Bassman, MD, Center for Headaches, Sleep and TMJ Disorders What is the definition of revenant, made famous by the name of the Oscar nominated movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, THE REVENANT? Revenant means: “Anyone who comes back after being gone for a long time…” I am writing this article to explain my own PERSONAL […]
Taking Your Health to Heart
By Jesse VanLe, MD, HeartCare Midwest As we age, it can be challenging to distinguish signs of aging from symptoms that point to potential health risks. Early recognition of potential health problems is an important part of staying healthy. One of the areas where early recognition is most crucial to recovery is the heart, and […]
Complications Can Result from Untreated Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ignoring varicose vein disease can lead to serious complications for patients. Over time, venous reflux can result in increasing symptoms, such as leg aching, pain, and swelling, because of the progressive valve failure inside the veins. Resulting skin changes, such as stasis […]
Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center The nutrition facts label is designed to give people the information that they need to make informed choices about the food they purchase. Presumably, when consumers know how many calories are in certain foods, they will then be more motivated to consume the appropriate amount. However, for food labeling to […]
Anxiety Disorders in Children
By Wilma McLaughlin, LCPC, Agape Counseling Anxiety and anxiety disorders in children are one of the main reasons parents seek counseling for their children. Phobias (such as school or social phobia), separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive behavior, generalized anxiety, and posttraumatic stress are all anxiety related disorders. Anxiety is best understood in terms of being a […]