Here to Help
By Julie Workman It was Thanksgiving Day, 2020. Eight months into the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, it was the beginning of one of the most challenging holiday seasons that our generation has ever known. Heritage Health’s staff was now known as “essential workers.” They were there that holiday: performing all their usual […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Runners
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic & Massage For those who are regular runners and in overall good shape, it may seem odd to consider chiropractic care, but taking care of yourself when you’re healthy can be the best way to avoid future injuries. Gone are the days when chiropractic care was needed just for aches, […]
Ready to Ditch Your Readers?
Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center Do you keep reading glasses everywhere—the office, bathroom, garage, kitchen, car, purse etc.? Or have you just recently noticed that you have difficulty reading small print? Welcome to the club! As we get older, vision changes. It is inevitable and there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Even […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder May Peak in the Spring!
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP, CCHT, EMDR Therapist Many people are aware of the term Seasonal Affective Disorder—often known as SAD—but the most prominent piece that people often miss is that by March or April, this disorder is frequently at its peak. Four to six percent of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with […]
Finding Your Health Insurance Cinderella
By Alexander Germanis One of the best-loved fairytales compiled by the Brothers Grimm is that of Cinderella, a young woman mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. When Cinderella flees the royal ball, leaving behind a glass slipper, the prince uses it to find her once more. A magical item, the slipper is a perfect fit […]
Am I Ready for a Senior Living Community?
Submitted by Holly Hall, Village of Mercy Creek Have you noticed that your home maintenance responsibilities have become a hassle? Or maybe your adult child has mentioned that you might want to start thinking about moving. Whatever the catalyst was, you’re wondering if it’s time to make the transition to a senior living community. Making […]
Top 10 Sleep Myths
Submitted by J. Todd Gray, DDS, D. ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Myth 1: Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down for rest and relaxation. No evidence shows that any major organ (including the brain) or regulatory system in the body shuts down during sleep. Some physiological processes actually become […]
A Permanent Solution To Unwanted Hair
Submitted by Serenity Med Spa Unwanted body hair is a common concern for both men and women. Most hair removal methods—waxing, shaving, plucking or creams—are annoying, time consuming, and even painful. In addition, these methods often cause razor bumps, acne-like breakouts, and can sometimes lead to infections. Would you like to permanently get rid of […]
Treating the Whole You
By Alexander Germanis Living in Central Illinois means being more than familiar with farms. While most of us are mainly concerned with the food product a farm produces, a farmer is concerned with the plant, its root systems, the acidity of the soil in which it grows, fertilizer, rainfall, and the list goes on. Like […]
Depression: How Can You Help?
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. Depression is a mental illness that affects approximately 10 percent of American adults from all walks of life. It is a leading cause of disability and can significantly interfere with a person’s behavior, physical health, and interaction with others. Depression afflicts more people than […]