Get Relief for Troubled Teeth
By Julie Workman It’s not easy to be a dentist. When you meet new people, and they ask you what you do, you say, “I’m a dentist,” and your new almost-friend says, “Oh. I HATE going to the dentist.” Sad. But dentists are underappreciated. They help us keep our pretty smiles; they keep our teeth […]
Reduce Risks To Cognitive Health
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors are all thought to influence cognitive health. Some of these factors may contribute to a decline in thinking skills and the ability to perform everyday tasks such as driving, paying bills, taking medicine, and cooking. Genetic […]
Back Pain: Is It Sciatica?
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic and Massage Sciatica is not the same as back pain. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body and sciatica is a condition characterized by pain that starts deep in the buttocks, and spreads down the back of the thigh, lower leg, and even into the foot. […]
Financial Planning for Families
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial I hate to admit it, but I was a financial advisor for years before I finally realized the driving purpose behind my career choice. I knew I had a calling to the financial services industry to help families. It was a result of seeing the hardship faced by my parents […]
Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store: A Pawsitive Experience for Pets & Their Owners
By Amy Talcott If you’re a pet owner, you probably consider your four-legged friend a part of the family. And as a member of the family, you want to make sure your pet is well-cared for, inside and out. Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store provides parents of pooches the resources to […]
What is Inflammation?
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic & Massage Inflammation has become a hot topic when it comes to our health. People are advised to consume foods that are anti-inflammatory; there has been an explosion of supplements to control inflammation; we are warned that poor lifestyle choices will lead to inflammation; and it seems like almost every […]
7 Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Your Life
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP, CCHt EMDR Therapist, The Mental Wellness Center It’s very likely that you know people who are experiencing devastatingly high levels of what is often referred to as “burnout.” You may even be experiencing burnout yourself. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of Americans are living with extreme stress […]
Hydration for Good Health
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington An estimated 60 percent of the human adult body weight is made up of water. Not only does water make up a large percentage of our body weight, it also plays a very important role in our bodies’ functioning properly. Being hydrated helps regulate internal body temperature, metabolize food, […]
It Takes a Village
By Alexander Germanis Many are familiar with the adage that it takes a village to raise a child. While it may not be an idiom to be taken literally, the belief that many hands are necessary to help someone properly develop can be very true. The same sentiment can hold true when it comes to […]
What You Need To Know About Dog Bites
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm Approximately 65 percent of U.S. households own a dog, and that number is likely higher as pet ownership has significantly increased due to the pandemic. The vast majority of dogs are considered to be a member of the family. But it’s important to remember that while dogs play an […]