Sleep Apnea and Women Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has generally been considered a men’s health issue. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, the ratio of men to women who come in to be evaluated for OSA is quite unbalanced. For every one woman diagnosed […]
Why CoolSculpting® Is the Next Best Thing
By Kristen Anderson Do you hate your “muffin top?” How about love handles—that aren’t so lovely? Or maybe it’s that outer thigh fat that causes you to avoid wearing yoga pants. Many people struggle with stubborn pockets of fat that simply won’t go away—no matter how much they diet or exercise. CoolSculpting is an up-and-coming, […]
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, […]