What’s It Like To Float Away?
By a Client of Aches Away Massage Therapy I’m always interested in trying out different methods for improving my health. Sometimes I stick with things, and other times it’s once and done. I tried hypnosis to help me overcome the craving for Diet Coke and sugar. The raw juice cleanse, purported to rid my body […]
What’s It Like To Float Away?
By a Client of Aches Away Massage Therapy I’m always interested in trying out different methods for improving my health. Sometimes I stick with things, and other times it’s once and done. I tried hypnosis to help me overcome the craving for Diet Coke and sugar. The raw juice cleanse, purported to rid my body […]
Reduce Your Cancer Risk With Good Nutrition
Submitted by OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Half the people living in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. With odds like that, it’s important to know what you can do to reduce your cancer risk—as well as some key first steps to take if you do get diagnosed. “It’s […]
Hidden In Plain Sight
By Rachel Timothy There is a metaphor that describes how if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water the frog will immediately jump out, but if you put a frog in tepid water and slowly bring it to a boil, the frog won’t sense the danger until it is too late. This […]
Function + Fashion + Atmosphere = A Unique Place to Find Eyewear
By Becky Wiese A restaurant. A bar. A souvenir shop (?!). These are a few of the guesses patients have made when first seeing the space occupied by 1107 Optique, the eyewear home of VisionPoint Eye Center. “It’s fun and interesting to hear what people imagine is happening in this beautiful space,” explains Julie Payne, […]
Hearing Aid FAQ
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants Do I need hearing aids in both ears? Whether a person needs one hearing aid or two depends on their hearing loss. Most often, hearing loss is present in both ears. When loss is present in both ears, it is recommended to have hearing aids on both sides. Having […]
Is Fear Stopping You From Living Your Best Life?
By Gwen Tombergs, LivWell Seniors Fear. It’s gripping. It can make your heart race. It can stop you from making good decisions and even great decisions. But sometimes when fear of the unknown or fear of change happens, we become that six-year-old that thinks there are monsters in our closet that are going to get […]
Keeping Your Gut in Check—The difference between a healthy and unhealthy gut…and how to address issues.
Written by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Abdominal pain. Diarrhea. Constipation. While it may be uncomfortable to talk about, digestive system diseases are very common. With an estimated 70 million people in the U.S. suffering from digestive disease each day, it’s important to know the signs of a healthy gut versus unhealthy gut—and what to do […]
Indoor Veggie Gardening for Fun, Health & Sustainable Living
By Kimberly Blaker The move toward more sustainable living has gained traction in recent years with people looking to help the environment and their wallets. Gardening is a great hobby to support a more sustainable lifestyle. It’s fun, saves money on groceries, and helps you feel accomplished by eating something you grew. It also promotes healthy […]
Will CBD Fail a Drug Test? — Part 1 of 2
Submitted by Jack Davis, owner of Your CBD Store – Peoria IL That’s a great question. It needs a thorough explanation for you to know exactly what you’re getting into when you choose to take CBD. Here are the main points: Field tests are not always accurate and therefore not totally reliable. Lab test results […]