A Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Treatment
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein The dreaded “Double Chin,” “Turkey Neck,” or “My Mother’s Neck” is one of the top embarrassing areas of the face. Many women wear turtleneck blouses to cover up while men just seem to let it all hang out. More and more public demand is for less invasive cosmetic […]
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 […]
Savor The Flavor Of Eating Right
We eat every day, several times a day. But in our fast paced culture, more often than not we are eating on the run, grabbing a toaster pastry and a cup of coffee to gulp down in the car on the way to work. We grab fast food for lunch, or we multi-task our meals […]
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 […]
Heartland Home Medical Supply and Retail Outlet From Their Home to Yours
By Alexander Germanis For some people, a job is not just a place to go every morning in order to simply feel like they’ve accomplished something for the day. For some people, it is not just a way of earning an income. For some people, like the Rousey family, a job is about more than […]
Reap the Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
By Nate Henry, Director of Sports Performance, Orthopedic and Sports Enhancement Center Everyone can agree that exercise, in general, has a host of physical and mental benefits. But exercising outdoors may provide additional benefits above and beyond that of indoor exercise. According to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, “exercising […]
A Smile Built Back Up
By Alexander Germanis Most historic locations in the world are not without signs of repairs. Ancient buildings and columns begin to crumble without the occasional reconstruction. However, those repairs are often not done with the same grade of materials originally used, and the mends themselves require replacement and repairs of their own in order to […]
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 […]