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 […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Shifting to the Right Gear Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Those accustomed to driving a car with a stick shift or riding a multi-speed bicycle know a necessary step must be taken before starting to ascend a hill. A manual downshift of gears must be made. This gear change is essential to efficiency and absolutely necessary to ensure proper continuing function. For […]
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians In today’s day and age, more and more people are interested in healthy eating, and are asking nutrition professionals which foods to start implementing in their diets. One common tip we often hear is, how important it is to consume a variety of color with meals […]
Take the Stress Out of Tax Season
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Whether you are preparing your own tax return or paying someone to do it for you, tax season can be a stressful time of year. Make things easier on yourself by pulling all your information together sooner rather than later — that includes a copy of last year’s tax […]
Leading Boldly
By Norene Ball, Director of Mission Impact at YWCA Mclean County and Rev. Cheree’ Johnson For the first time in history, women today outnumber men in the rate of college graduations. In fact, 40 percent of women in the United States are now the primary breadwinners of the family. As of 2012, women outnumber men […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Part 1
By Alexander Germanis The phrase ‘runs like clockwork’ has probably been used as a simile since cogs, gears, and pendulums replaced the stationary sundials of ancient times. The clock has subsequently been a symbol of precision and teamwork; each part, no matter how small, is vital to the smooth and accurate functioning of the overall […]
Ready, Set, Go… Plant, Grow, Harvest, and Cook!
By Joen Lane, Ideal Family & Weight Loss Balance Center Americans are jumping on the better health bandwagon in larger numbers each year. However, the ideas of better health vary depending on which conversation you are a part of such as weight loss, exercise, supplementation and vitamins, or even meditation techniques. Still, there is one […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis Can Be a Varicose Vein Disease Complication
Submitted by The Vein Specialists Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body. It can be a complication of varicose veins. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling, but may occur without any symptoms. DVT can also develop if you […]
A Full Plate What’s on YOUR Plate?
By Donata Finley-Boykin, Certified Health Education Specialist, Hult Center for Healthy Living Does the saying, “I have a full plate!” sound familiar? Many individuals use this idiom to describe a busy life schedule. But in June 2011, when dietary guidelines introduced MyPlate, a visual reminder to Americans of a full healthy plate during mealtime, it […]