The Secret Life of Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Oh my, varicose veins. Those twisty, bluish-purple roadmaps that appear on your legs. They pop up like rebellious teenagers, rolling their eyes at your skincare routine and yelling, “We don’t follow circulation laws!” Some people hide them with long pants or […]
Spring Into Wellness After a Long Winter
Submitted by The Carriages of Bloomington By the time March rolls around, most of us in Central Illinois are ready to trade snow boots for sunshine. Yet the reality is that March can still bring gray skies, cold winds, and even the occasional snow flurry. Just when we think winter is behind us, another […]
Refreshing Your Website for the New Year
Submitted by SPARK Business Works Think of your website as your 24/7 salesperson; it’s constantly making a first impression, building trust, and qualifying leads. If your current site is outdated, slow, or confusing to navigate, it can cost you opportunities and credibility. Even if it feels like you “just redid the website” or think […]
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 […]
What Retirement Choices Do You Really Have?
Submitted by McBeath Financial Group Many people in our community and throughout the country are experiencing the harsh reality of changes happening in the corporate world. Oftentimes, employees have done everything right — worked hard, made some sacrifices, embraced new opportunities in a different part of the country, moved up the proverbial ladder — […]
New Thinking in a New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at some level, it is just a psychological construct. However, each new year seems to be bursting with potential, and I get excited thinking about the possibilities for change and new […]
A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
By Marianne Payne, Chestnut Health Systems As January temperatures plummet, every table is occupied at The Junction. The community center, run by Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington, IL, offers protection from the cold where folks can sip coffee, play games, and make connections. Sean Boston arrives and greets many familiar faces. He is […]
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 […]
Varicose Veins? Keep Your Legs Merry and Bright
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Grieco, and Couture, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ah, December — the month of sparkly lights, cozy socks, and the delightful excuse to eat cookies before noon. While the holiday season invites plenty of cheer, it’s also a good time to check in on something a little less jolly: […]
Keep the Howl Out of the Holidays
Tips for a Stress-Free Season With Your Pup Submitted by Nillas Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store If you’ve ever juggled tangled lights, late packages, and a dog barking at the delivery guy for the hundredth time, you know what holiday stress feels like. And your dog feels it too! While […]