Back Pain: Is It Sciatica?
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic and Massage Sciatica is not the same as back pain. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body and sciatica is a condition characterized by pain that starts deep in the buttocks, and spreads down the back of the thigh, lower leg, and even into the foot. […]
Financial Planning for Families
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial I hate to admit it, but I was a financial advisor for years before I finally realized the driving purpose behind my career choice. I knew I had a calling to the financial services industry to help families. It was a result of seeing the hardship faced by my parents […]
Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store: A Pawsitive Experience for Pets & Their Owners
By Amy Talcott If you’re a pet owner, you probably consider your four-legged friend a part of the family. And as a member of the family, you want to make sure your pet is well-cared for, inside and out. Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store provides parents of pooches the resources to […]
IRA Estate Planning With Your Spouse in Mind
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC I’ve been opening IRA retirement accounts for clients for nearly 20 years and the estate planning and choice of beneficiaries is pretty rote: name your spouse as your Primary Beneficiary and your child or children as Contingent Beneficiary(ies). Nothing wrong with that and, in […]
Service Is a Way of Life, Well Beyond the Paycheck Years
By Karen Buchanan, Friendship Manor Assistant Administrator Years ago, I worked at a fitness center with a lot of members from the retirement-age set; it was there I first heard about the busy lives of retirees. “I don’t know how I ever had time to work!” was the frequent refrain. For all the dreaming that […]
Protecting Your Ears Through the Years — What is sound induced hearing loss and what you can do to protect your hearing?
By, Kevin Kock, Au.D. Audiology Consultants Did you know the two leading causes of hearing loss are loud noise and aging? As a licensed audiologist, I like to remind my patients that only one of these things are preventable (unfortunately it is not aging!). Often, many of my patients report that they wish they took […]
ACL Reconstruction — Restoring Your Rx for Exercise
By Alexander Germanis More than any pain reliever, anti-depressant, or blood pressure medicine, the number one thing physicians prescribe is exercise. After all, regular physical activity carries with it a never-ending list of benefits. But if any prescription is not followed properly, disaster can result. This is as true with an exercise prescription as it […]
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Choosing a plastic surgeon can be a very difficult decision. Finding someone who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery should always be the first thing patients check prior to consultation with a potential surgeon. This ensures the surgeon has completed an intense surgical training program and is […]
What Is an Allergy and How Is It Treated?
Submitted by Peoria ENT Allergy causes are all around us. They can include airborne allergens (such as mold, pollen, animal dander, or dust mites), foods (particularly peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs, or milk), insect stings, medications, or latex or other substances. When you have allergies, your immune system reacts by producing antibodies that identify […]
Lead Poisoning Prevention
By Dawn Giovanetto When you think about hazards to children in your home, you may think of steep stairs or open outlets. Not many people consider the danger that may lurk in your walls, windows, and porches. Lead is a common household toxin that can affect health and behavioral problems in children. Luckily, there are […]