Summer Reset
Why longer days and a different rhythm of life make summer the perfect time to build healthier habits There’s something about summer that changes the rhythm of everyday life. Windows stay open later. Dinner drifts onto patios and decks. Neighborhood sidewalks fill with walkers after work, and farmers markets become part of the weekend […]
Master of One
Specialties & Specialty Medicine By Alexander Germanis My wife pretty consistently chides me for having too many interests and stretching myself too thin when it comes to learning new skills. I will admit that while trying to learn a lot of things is an admirable pursuit, it does all but prevent me from […]
Better Fuel Better You
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: You are what you eat. But how often do we actually take that adage to heart? Before cramming another donut down the gullet or guzzling another beer, how much thought do you give to how the fuel you’re using to fill your tank is affecting the […]
A Canopy of Care
By Alexander Germanis When a seed is planted, it is difficult to realize the grand potential contained within such a small vessel. Only after time and nourishment does the seed sprout, grow, and branch out into something that can fulfill not one but multiple purposes. In 1973, when Chestnut Health Systems™ was first established […]
A Pawsome Place for Healthy Pets
If you’re a pet owner, your four-legged friend is part of the family. And as with any family member, you want them healthy, happy, and feeling their best. Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store gives pet parents the tools, products, and guidance to do exactly that. Part do-it-yourself dog wash and part […]
Hope and Home for the Holidays
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County By Alexander Germanis For several decades, whether through advertisements, songs, or films, the holiday season is equated with one unifying factor: being home. Indeed, in the perennial favorite “Home for the Holidays,” Perry Como famously sings that “there’s no place like home,” particularly at this time of year. […]
Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert-recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods are often cheap and convenient. But they also tend to be high in calories, added sugar, saturated fat, and salt, and low in fiber. Scientists are starting to learn that […]
Transforming Businesses With Practical and Innovative Digital Solutions
By SPARK Business Works Many companies are overwhelmed or frustrated by their lack of processes and efficiencies that prevent their business from growing faster or smarter. While they often know technology is the answer, they may not know where to start or how to choose the right digital solution from an endless list of […]
Expanded ICU at OSF St. Joseph Enhances Critical Care for the Region
By Colleen Reynolds, Media Relations Coordinator, OSF HealthCare As part of its continued investment in Central Illinois, OSF HealthCare has blessed a newly renovated 18,000-square-foot space at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, located at 2200 E Washington Street in Bloomington. The $17.8 million project will add 25 new intensive care unit (ICU) rooms, […]
Keeping Healthcare in Common – Community Health Care Clinic
By Alexander Germanis Humanity is tremendously diverse in nearly every aspect. Appearance, height, environment, socioeconomic status, preferences, and the list goes on. But for all our differences, there are still a few things which we all hold in common. One commonality is the need for health services. Even the healthiest among us have still […]