Is Medication the Answer? Part 1
Submitted by Anjum Bashir, MD It is understandable for parents to have concerns, especially about treatments, when their child is diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. While there is no “cure” for ADD/ADHD, it can be successfully managed. The terms ADD and ADHD are often used interchangeably, but the difference is that ADD does not include the hyperactivity […]
The Drill Stops Here Local Dentist Patents Drill Stop
By Linda Hankemeier A true craftsman knows the importance of having the best tools available when doing important work. Dr. Emil Verban recently secured a U.S. patent for a drill stop he designed to help dentists place dental implants with greater accuracy. The stainless steel drill stop fits like a small sleeve over the dental […]
Helping Your Child Transition
By Julia Madden Bozarth, MA, MS, LCPC, Collaborative Solutions Institute Bloomington-Normal is a transitioning community. ISU, IWU, State Farm, grade schools, middle schools, high schools, redistricting, even the population that moves here from other parts of the state, contribute to the diversity and constant growth of this community. Transitions can be both exciting and frightening—a […]
Offering Healing Through Fresh Air and Sunshine
Submitted by Healing Rides In 2012, Barbara Brown was diagnosed with cancer and began surgery and treatments, which left her very weak and unable to do the things she was used to doing. She loved to hike, ride bikes, and garden, but even walking to the end of her sidewalk was too much for her […]
Aesthetics and Functionality
By Alexander Germanis Even some of the most aesthetically-pleasing people and the most beautiful models mention how awkward they looked in their youth. During their years of growth, different parts of their bodies grew at different rates, resulting in a gangly or even distorted appearance. For some people, the rates of growth do not eventually […]
Are Food Sensitivities Affecting Your Health?
By Barbara Sealock For health problems ranging from digestive issues to sleeplessness, weight loss problems, and a host of other symptoms and conditions, food sensitivities may be to blame. Despite the connection between food sensitivities and health issues, food sensitivities are often overlooked in diagnosis. Yet eliminating troublesome foods from your diet can often relieve […]
No More Stinky Shoes!
By Sam Fowler, PMAC, Office Manager, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates Most people wouldn’t think of wearing the same shirt, socks, or underwear for days on end without washing them. They’d not only look a bit grungy but would probably begin to smell. We don’t usually clean the inside of our shoes—after all, they can’t […]
A Day in the Life of an Assisted Living Resident
Submitted by Teri Saxton, Executive Director at Meadows at Mercy Creek My name is Jane, and I am a resident of an assisted living community. I have lived here for three years now, and I am proud to call this community my home. I made the decision to look for a senior living community when […]
Is Self-Compassion for Wimps?
By Greg Skibinski, MA, LCPC, CADC, CSAT, CMAT, Executive Director, Agape Counseling, LTD Is self-compassion for wimps? No. Actually, it is a difficult thing to practice. I’m sure we all have felt a sense of compassion for others. We feel a sense of kindness or empathy toward them—maybe even a desire to help them and […]
Can You Prevent Cancer?
By Cristina Evans, ISU Intern at the Community Cancer Center Cancer is still thought of as an inevitable, terminal, and agonizing disease. However, according to the researchers of Nature magazine, 90 percent of cancer cases are caused by lifestyle factors. The World Health One of the most important ways to prevent cancer is to avoid […]