Enjoying The Outdoors
A mantra of sorts has been floating around since the onset of the COVID-19—a way of saying “I hope to see you again.” Upon parting it has become commonplace to say, “Stay safe; stay healthy.” While we’ve been inundated with rules and reminders about social distancing, proper hand washing, and restricted gatherings, it’s important to […]
A Real Pain
By Randy Kipling, Kipling Lavender on the Mound Chronic pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions in daily life. It is known to be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Associated direct medical costs are staggering! Did you know chronic pain sufferers are three times more likely to develop depression? It can impact mental health, […]
The Conflict Over Wearing a Mask During Covid-19
By Ted Chapin, Ph.D., Chapin & Russell Associates Every day when we leave our homes and venture out to work, shop, or recreate, we are inevitably confronted with the reality of the seemingly nonsensical conflict over wearing a mask. For some, it is not simply a public health recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control […]
Mind Full of Joy
By Angela Gilles, LCSW, Healing Hearts Counseling As the stress of the unknown continues, more and more of us are feeling discontent and distracted. When we are affected by chronic stress, we often feel like there are a million things going on in our head at once. We go through our days racing around trying […]
Surviving Heart Surgery—From an Endovascular Surgeon’s to a Patient’s Perspective
By James B. Williams, M.D. As many of you know, due to postponed peripheral vascular interventions and visits in our office-based vascular interventional center, I have recently transitioned from interventional surgeon to patient. I want you all to know I GET IT! How one’s perspective changes… Trained initially as a heart surgeon, for years I […]
The Truth About Grain-Free Dog Food
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store. Dogs and cats are naturally carnivores receiving the majority of their required nutrients from meat. This has led pet food manufacturers to create grain-free formulas for both dogs and cats, promoting that it is healthier and more natural. However, while manufacturers are migrating away […]
10 Things I Learned About Telehealth
By Megan Pedigo, Director of Marketing, Easterseals Central Illinois I am the mom of energetic, 5-year-old twins, and the Director of Marketing for Easterseals Central Illinois. Since starting at Easterseals a few years ago, I have been able to use my experiences as a parent to put myself in the shoes of some of our […]
Is Anger an Effective Coping Skill?
By Jenn Bovee LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center For some people, anger has always been a taboo topic. Many people associate anger with violence or abuse and struggle to separate the two. More recently, I suspect people may even associate anger with powerlessness. The bottom line regarding anger is that it […]
Healthy Water, Healthy Life
By Becky Wiese Water is pretty amazing stuff. We often take it for granted because we have so many ways to get it, but the fact of the matter is, without water, we wouldn’t be able to survive. Water plays a huge role in the overall world economy. It is an essential ingredient to make […]
What Are Some Warning Signs of a Hearing Loss? What Should I Do If I Notice These Signs?
By Emily Steffel, AuD, Audiology Consultants There are many aspects of a person’s life that may be affected by potential hearing loss. Some common warning signs of possible hearing loss include increased difficulty hearing in noise. Do you seem to have more difficulty understanding other people when out at restaurants or at parties with many […]