Staying Positive
By Alexander Germanis The poet Walt Whitman wrote, “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” Although it is sage advice, it might seem very difficult advice to follow when there does not seem to be any sunshine toward which to turn. But one of the truly wonderful things about humanity […]
Increasing Self-Confidence
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained Someone with low self-confidence is often easy to spot when we see it. It’s the person who can’t make eye contact. It’s the person who walks with their head facing their feet. It’s the person who talks in a really soft or passive tone. But what about […]
Power to the Pelvis
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Some conditions may feel too embarrassing to discuss with your doctor. You may have trouble with bladder or bowel control. You may have pain with sex or notice a sensation of pressure in your vagina. Urine may leak out when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exert […]
Sump Pump or Dumb Pump?
By Jerry Butler, America’s Plumbing Whether you have a finished basement or large storage area, it doesn’t take much water to cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. Furthermore, clean up and replacement can be a nightmare lasting weeks if not months. To remove water and prevent a basement from becoming flooded, a sump pump […]
The Center for Wound Healing: Help and Hope for Chronic Wounds
By Julie Workman The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, commonly known as the “Wound Healing Center,” has been serving the specialized needs of their patients for over 20 years. Dr. Marcia Hauter, the Wound Healing Center’s Medical Director, estimates that over the years, she and her team have […]
Do I Really Need to Be Here?
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained How does a person know what is “normal” stress versus overwhelming stress; feeling “down in the dumps” versus depression; or having a “rough patch” in your marriage versus something much worse? These types of questions are very common. While they sound a bit different for everyone, it’s […]
7 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Kibble
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Dry dog food is convenient and easy to use, but it has some drawbacks: lack of digestive enzymes and probiotics that are found in raw foods, too few essential fatty acids, lack of variety, and lots of carbohydrates that many dogs are ill-equipped to […]
Beating Bursitis
Submitted by Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Almost everyone has joint pain at some point in their life. It can flair up suddenly. Or it can start off mild and get worse over time. A common cause of joint pain is bursitis. Bursitis happens when a bursa in a joint becomes inflamed. A bursa is […]
New Growth, New Ways to Help
By Alexander Germanis A mere 24 years after the founding of the city of Bloomington in 1831, the YMCA had already found a home within its borders. Subsequently, the YMCA (colloquially known simply as “the Y”) has been a home of sorts to thousands of citizens in McLean County. In its 165 years of operation, […]
Are You at Risk of Becoming an Elder Orphan?
By Kris Garrison, LivWell CARES It’s a term you’ll be hearing in the years to come, especially as the first wave of Baby Boomers turn 80 over the next 10 years. People 80 and over are most likely to need long-term care as they age. Currently one in four Baby Boomers is at risk of […]