Preserving the Future… Together
By Alexander Germanis Adulthood brings with it a large number of responsibilities. With parenthood, that number of responsibilities can seem to increase exponentially. In fact, it is common for parents to say all of one’s priorities change when one has children. At the top of the list of priorities is the need and desire to […]
Integrated Living for Fuller Life
By Karen Buchanan, Friendship Manor Assistant Administrator Pets, plants, and kids are all things that bring richness to our homes and personal lives, aren’t they? While our Leadership Team was holding its Monday morning meeting this week, one of my coworkers glanced out the window. “Is there a dog parade happening or something? Look at […]
Don’t Let the Cold Bring You Down This Winter—Actionable Steps To Avoid or Limit Joint Pain Caused By Cold and Icy Weather
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Have you noticed an increase in joint pain this winter? You’re not alone. It turns out those frigid Midwest winters can lead to an increase in joint pain flare-ups, not only for those who already suffer from arthritis or joint pain, but also for those with healthy joints as […]
Enjoy a Healthy Holiday
By Caitlin Forbes, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach at Revive Café This is the time of year when the days shorten, bringing us inside earlier. Our activities turn inward. Rather than enjoying the summertime sunshine and tending to our gardens or getting out for a morning walk, we find it easier to hibernate indoors where we […]
Prepare Now to Fight Cold, Flu, and COVID Viruses Later
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist/Owner Essential Wellness Pharmacy Cases of influenza are on the rise. Temperatures are falling. Fall allergies season is here. These can all lead to increased illness and time away from work or school. With children in school, colds and illnesses are passed more easily. Now is the time to boost your (and […]
Prepare Now for Winter Weather
By Jillian Stowe, Peoria City/County Health Department Winter Storms in Central Illinois Winter storms are extremely common in Central Illinois and have been one of the top winter hazards identified for our area. These storms create a higher risk for car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and even heart attacks from overexertion. Other than […]
The Rise of Stress and the Fall Into Fatigue
By Andrea Schnowske, DC According to the American Institute of Stress, 55 percent of Americans report feeling stressed during the day and 63 percent of workers are ready to quit their job to avoid work-related stress. Stress is defined in many different ways, but how an individual accepts and adapts to stressors in their daily […]
5 Ways To Navigate Adult Friendships
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center Navigating adult friendships can be difficult. They are often complex and don’t come with a “user guide.” We often describe adult relationships as being filled with complicated motives, hidden agendas, and mysterious metaphors that most of us are unable to decipher. If you’ve […]
Don’t Let a Health Crisis Force a Move
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Most people want to stay active, healthy and independent as they age. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to stay in their own home well into their 80s and 90s without experiencing a health crisis or decline in physical […]
How To Develop the Exercise Habit
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, and Castillo, The Vein Specialists, LLC Most people feel great after exercise, and not just because the “feel-good” hormone our bodies release during activity, kick in. It’s common knowledge that exercise provides a path to better health, from increasing your energy and enhancing your mood to reducing fat and cardiovascular […]