Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center The nutrition facts label is designed to give people the information that they need to make informed choices about the food they purchase. Presumably, when consumers know how many calories are in certain foods, they will then be more motivated to consume the appropriate amount. However, for food labeling to […]
Fight Inflammation with Whole Foods
By Barbara Sealock The United States is facing alarming increases in the rates of inflammatory diseases, obesity, and chronic health conditions resulting in the dangerous over-use of prescription drugs. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) states that the average American is on 14 prescription medications! However, the U.S. ranks a paltry 37th in the world […]
When You Hear, But Don’t Understand
By Joanna Capobianco, AuD, CCC-A and Courtney Parmley AuD, CCC-A, Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a condition that makes it difficult to recognize subtle differences between sounds in words. This condition is more common in children, especially boys, but is also present in adults as well. Individuals with an […]
Surprising Reasons Why Your Feet Can Hurt
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. I am often asked by patients (and family, friends, and colleagues who know I am a foot doctor!) about WHY their feet hurt. It is not always the obvious reason. The majority of the time, foot pain is associated with abnormal biomechanics or the […]
Taking Your Health to Heart
By Jesse VanLe, MD, HeartCare Midwest As we age, it can be challenging to distinguish signs of aging from symptoms that point to potential health risks. Early recognition of potential health problems is an important part of staying healthy. One of the areas where early recognition is most crucial to recovery is the heart, and […]
Think Back to School, Now!
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Summer is the busiest time for most dentists. Why? First of all, Illinois law requires that all incoming kindergartners, second, and sixth graders, must have a current oral health assessment (dental check-up) on file with the school, preferably before the first day of school. The requirement includes all public, […]
Contraception Methods Which One Is Right for You?
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Contraception methods, also known as birth control, are designed to not only prevent pregnancy, but they may also be prescribed to address a variety of medical conditions such as to control heavy bleeding, lessen symptoms of endometriosis, and alleviate symptoms of PMS by balancing hormonal levels. […]
Leading Boldly
By Norene Ball, Director of Mission Impact at YWCA Mclean County and Rev. Cheree’ Johnson For the first time in history, women today outnumber men in the rate of college graduations. In fact, 40 percent of women in the United States are now the primary breadwinners of the family. As of 2012, women outnumber men […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Part 1
By Alexander Germanis The phrase ‘runs like clockwork’ has probably been used as a simile since cogs, gears, and pendulums replaced the stationary sundials of ancient times. The clock has subsequently been a symbol of precision and teamwork; each part, no matter how small, is vital to the smooth and accurate functioning of the overall […]
Ready, Set, Go… Plant, Grow, Harvest, and Cook!
By Joen Lane, Ideal Family & Weight Loss Balance Center Americans are jumping on the better health bandwagon in larger numbers each year. However, the ideas of better health vary depending on which conversation you are a part of such as weight loss, exercise, supplementation and vitamins, or even meditation techniques. Still, there is one […]