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Autohemotherapy and UBI

Submitted by Quad Cities Ketamine Clinic What Are Autohemotherapy Infusions Autohemotherapy involves removing a small amount of blood and mixing it with normal saline, then adding a concentration of medical grade ozone to that blood, and returning it back to the patient. The ozone elicits an immediate strong antioxidant response in the blood at a […]

Mind Game Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By Kimberly Blaker An estimated 2.3 percent of adults have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. For many, the symptoms begin in childhood or adolescence. This anxiety disorder is a neurological malfunction that creates unrelenting, intrusive thoughts, and extreme anguish for those affected. Obsessions range from unbearable worries about […]

Winter Boredom Busters—Fun Ways to Keep Your Energy and Spirits High

By Kimberly Blaker Does being cooped up through the long winter months have you feeling down and lethargic? Staying physically and mentally active is essential to maintaining your energy and keeping your spirits high. So give the following boredom busters a try. Film festival. These are often held during the winter months at independent theaters, museums, […]

Caring for the Caregiver

Submitted by Illinois CancerCare “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” This quote from former First Lady Rosalynn Carter underscores the reality of a world in which all (or nearly all) […]

Lymphatic Enhancement Technology: Next Level Wellness Innovation

Submitted by Purify Colonics Of all the intricate systems of the human body, the Lymphatic System may very well be the least familiar to those of us not involved in the medical profession. One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to drain interstitial fluid from the spaces between our tissue cells. Once the […]

The Anatomy of a Panic Attack

By Brad Post, LCSW, CADC, Chapin & Russell Associates As we attempt to manage the seemingly endless barrage of demands placed on us from our job, family, school, and leisure pursuits, we can become overwhelmed when it comes to managing stress. For many of us, stress is just part of our everyday lives as we […]

Springfield Clinic — Pediatricians Caring for Generations

Pediatric medicine takes center stage with Springfield Clinic’s newest locations. Springfield Clinic Peoria Lindbergh and Springfield Clinic Morton Pediatrics are led by four physicians who, while new to the Springfield Clinic team, have years of experience providing pediatric care. Pediatric Passion + Convenient Locations = Happy Families Springfield Clinic Peoria Lindbergh is led by David […]

How To Prep for a Waxing Appointment

By Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows The holiday season often means photos, parties, family get-togethers and travel—maybe to someplace sunny and warm! One item on the grooming “to-do” list is waxing. Waxing is one of the more popular and effective means of removing unwanted hair on various parts of the body. Wax is applied […]

Too Busy to Sleep?

Submitted by J. Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Think of your daily activities. Which activity is so important you should devote one-third of your time to doing it? Probably the fi­rst things that come to mind are working, spending time with your family, or doing leisure activities. But there’s something else you […]

Too Busy to Sleep?

Submitted by J. Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Think of your daily activities. Which activity is so important you should devote one-third of your time to doing it? Probably the fi­rst things that come to mind are working, spending time with your family, or doing leisure activities. But there’s something else you […]