Take the Stress Out of Tax Season
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Whether you are preparing your own tax return or paying someone to do it for you, tax season can be a stressful time of year. Make things easier on yourself by pulling all your information together sooner rather than later — that includes a copy of last year’s tax […]
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 […]
Orthognathic Aesthetics and Functionality Part 1
By Alexander Germanis In the animal kingdom, there are dozens of species naturally adorned with beautiful colors and patterns. But whether it is a light show of chromatophores on a squid or the stripes on a tiger, these colorful patterns do more than just make for a beautiful display; they serve the functional purpose of […]
What Is Ayurveda?
Submitted by Heartland Community College The term “Ayurveda” combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Ayurvedic medicine originated in India more than 3,000 years ago and remains one of the country’s traditional health care systems. Its concepts about health and disease promote the use of herbal compounds, special diets, and other […]
Finding Ways to Use the Body’s Pharmacy
By Becky Wiese What if” may be the two most powerful words in the world of research. In fact, whether or not that exact wording is used, it can be assumed that the majority of scientific discoveries have come about either directly or indirectly from someone’s curiosity about a set of circumstances. In medicine, the […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Submitted by Anjum Bashir, MD “I couldn’t do anything without rituals. They invaded every aspect of my life. Getting dressed in the morning was tough, because I had a routine, and if I didn’t follow the routine, I’d get anxious and would have to get dressed again. I always worried that if I didn’t do […]
Could It Be Varicose Veins?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) affects as much as 15 percent of the U.S. population. Those with RLS experience irresistible urges to move their legs; a “creeping” feeling in the legs; persistent leg movement during sleep; or tingling, burning, aching, or numbness of […]
It’s Not Melanoma, So What’s the Big Deal? Facing the Harsh Truths About Non-Melanoma Cancers
By Amy Kennard Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers. Over the years, dermatologists have gone to great lengths to educate patients and the public about the dangers of melanoma, a skin cancer that affects more than 70,000 Americans a year and causes nearly 10,000 deaths. The “Other” Skin […]