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 […]
The Importance of Caregiver Support Groups
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, CADDCT, CDP, CDCS, Executive Director, Carriage Crossing at Bloomington In a society where more and more people are becoming informal caregivers for their aging parents and loved ones, the need for support on personal, social, and professional levels is constantly growing. Being a caregiver can often feel like an isolating experience, especially […]
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Cener—Meaningful Memory Care
By Julie Workman It’s been said that dementia is the cruelest disease of them all. It takes a once vital and vibrant person away bit by bit, and the progression of the disease can take years. After a while, the affected person doesn’t realize what is happening, but their loved ones sure do. As a […]
The “Skinny” on Social Security and Payroll Taxes
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC Benjamin Franklin was famously quoted as saying that death and taxes are the only things in this life that are certain. If you are currently retired or nearing retirement, the big question is whether taxes collected, including payroll taxes of current and future employees, […]
Pleasures & Rewards of Walking
By Sandra Dempsey Post Ron Lavish is familiar to many people in the subdivision where he lives. The slim, well-groomed, agile gentleman is seen walking daily, unless the weather is absolutely not conducive to being outside. By Ron’s standards, that doesn’t happen often, but when it does, he walks in his house, usually in the […]