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 […]
Why Do I See an APN Instead of My Doctor?
Submitted by Illinois CancerCare While it can be tempting to seek care from someone with the title “Doctor,” Advanced Practice Nurses, commonly referred to as APNs, are equally skilled and knowledgeable in their field. While APNs are not a replacement for doctors, they are highly-educated and trained to work closely with your physician to develop […]
So, What Is a Colonic Anyway?
Submitted by Purify Colonics Colon Hydrotherapy, commonly known as colonics, is a holistic method of cleansing and hydrating the large intestine (colon) with the use of an FDA registered Class II medical device known as the LIBBE. Colonics have been practiced worldwide since the days of Greek physician, Hippocrates. In the U.S., Colon Hydrotherapy was […]
One Degree Functional Health—Neuropathy Care Makes Good Sense
By Alexander Germanis We are connected to our world by far more than just the laws of physics. Our senses of sight, smell, hearing, and taste enable us to react and interact to so much of the world around us. Touch, however, is the sense we use not just to react and interact to the […]
Myths and Truths About Radiation Oncology
By Kyle M. Stang, MD, Radiation Oncologist, OSF Cancer Center, Bloomington Radiation therapy is a common treatment for many types of cancer, as well as for some benign conditions. There are many myths and misconceptions regarding radiation therapy. Below are five of the most common ones and the facts that can help you learn more […]
Scare Away Those Spooky Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Ward, The Vein Specialists, LLC Many people are a bit creeped out by spiders. We may dread having to squish one that’s found inside the house, it’s not uncommon for people to have nightmares about spiders crawling on their skin, and no one wants to frantically flail their […]
Why I Didn’t Skip My Mammogram
By Cheryl Eash It’s October and we see pink ribbons everywhere for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s all too easy to think that Breast Cancer only happens to other women—until it happens to you. And it’s all too easy to skip your yearly mammogram—unless you are a patient of Ft. Jesse Imaging. They won’t let […]