Growing Relationships and Investments
By Becky Wiese Having a child is a life-changing event, and it was no different for Krista McBeath when she became a mother in April of 2013. Although it’s easy to think that being a mother of a small child wouldn’t lend itself to being successful in the business world, Krista has found that, like […]
How Much Do We Really Know?
Submitted by Eastland Chiropractic & Wellness Center Some scientists, government officials, and food industries are extremely vocal about their support of genetically modified foods (GMOs) because of the benefits these foods can have for agriculture, human nutrition, and feeding the booming population. However, many consumers, activists, and religious organizations respond with equal strength, giving warnings […]
Will My Breast Cancer Return?
By Julia Janzen, BS, LPN, CRC, Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, is the earliest form of breast cancer. It is most often diagnosed as the result of an abnormal mammogram. This cancer forms inside the milk ducts and has not spread any further into other breast tissues—meaning that […]
What Type of Shoes Are in Your Closet?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedics & Sports Enhancement Center These chronic problems may not show up for years but will generally cause pain and discomfort for a lifetime! The good news is that the great majority of chronic foot problems can be prevented by wearing shoes that fit properly and offer adequate support. A good, […]
Disabilities Don’t Limit Kurt P. White
By Dave Tompkins Despite being born without a right arm and having a three-fingered hand on a partial left arm, scoliosis, and a short leg, don’t call Kurt P. White disabled. He has played golf since he was 10 and even placed in the National Amputee Golf Tournament. He also bowls, shoots pool, hunts with […]
Childhood Obesity: Just the Facts Part 2 of 3
By Joen Lane, Ideal Family Weight Loss & Life Balance Center There is no vaccine for one of the most dangerous, life-threatening diseases facing children today: obesity. While the mortality rate for children doesn’t compare to the rate for adults who die from the side effects of obesity, the long-term health issues for these children […]
Sailing in Central Illinois?
By Gerry Christman, Treasurer of the Clinton Lake Sailing Association Sailing in Central Illinois? Does that exist? It definitely does! People don’t often imagine sailing off into the sunset in Central Illinois; however, Lake Evergreen and Clinton Lake, which are mostly undeveloped without private homes or businesses on the waterfront, provide a scenic and relaxing […]
A Primer for Couples
By Victoria L. Mitchell, RN, LCSW, Agape Counseling, Ltd. Have you ever noticed how words tend to sound like their meaning? Take the word breathless. As you say it, you begin to feel the need to inhale deeply. The word sizzle elicits the sense of crackling heat. Frigid? Saying it sends a shadow of a […]
Check Yourself From Head to Toe
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Everyone should get in the habit of doing a head-to-toe self-exam to check for any signs of skin cancer. The best time to do this is after a shower or bath. Check your skin in a room with plenty of light […]
By the Time You Reach 55 You Should Have Answers to Two Questions to Assure a Comfortable Retirement
By Dennis Kagel, ChFC, Chartered Financial Consultant When you retire, do you know how you will use the money you’ve saved? Especially if you are 55 or older—what is your specific strategy for using your savings to generate income during retirement? If you answered no to either, you wouldn’t be alone. It appears that about […]