What Is the Endocannabinoid System?
Submitted by Leann M. Croft, MSPT, HOPE Center for Pain CBD is appearing in almost everything—from bath bombs to coffee drinks to medicinal tinctures. People are finding that it is a safe and natural way to help with a wide variety of health issues including anxiety, pain, inflammation, digestive problems, and skin conditions. But just […]
5 Reasons Why Most Diets Fail
Submitted by True Health Chiropractic & Massage Have you ever wondered why most diets fail? Perhaps you’ve tried every diet out there, only to be disappointed over and over again. You work so hard, you’re so hungry, and you spend hours in the gym, all for just a few lost pounds. Or, maybe you’ve even […]
What Your Health Is Worth
By Alexander Germanis No matter one’s economic status, what walk of life one comes from, or what age one may be, ultimately the most important thing is one’s health. Maintaining our health is such a factor in our lives, we spend thousands of dollars on insurance, purchase gym memberships, pay extra money for organic foods, […]
How To Prep for a Waxing Appointment
By Jennifer Solis, Owner, Bless These Brows The holiday season often means photos, parties, family get-togethers and travel—maybe to someplace sunny and warm! One item on the grooming “to-do” list is waxing. Waxing is one of the more popular and effective means of removing unwanted hair on various parts of the body. Wax is applied […]
Too Busy to Sleep?
Submitted by J. Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Think of your daily activities. Which activity is so important you should devote one-third of your time to doing it? Probably the first things that come to mind are working, spending time with your family, or doing leisure activities. But there’s something else you […]
The Importance of Caregiver Support Groups
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, CADDCT, CDP, CDCS, Executive Director, Carriage Crossing at Bloomington In a society where more and more people are becoming informal caregivers for their aging parents and loved ones, the need for support on personal, social, and professional levels is constantly growing. Being a caregiver can often feel like an isolating experience, especially […]
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Cener—Meaningful Memory Care
By Julie Workman It’s been said that dementia is the cruelest disease of them all. It takes a once vital and vibrant person away bit by bit, and the progression of the disease can take years. After a while, the affected person doesn’t realize what is happening, but their loved ones sure do. As a […]
What’s It Like To Float Away?
By a Client of Aches Away Massage Therapy I’m always interested in trying out different methods for improving my health. Sometimes I stick with things, and other times it’s once and done. I tried hypnosis to help me overcome the craving for Diet Coke and sugar. The raw juice cleanse, purported to rid my body […]
Reduce Your Cancer Risk With Good Nutrition
Submitted by OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Half the people living in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. With odds like that, it’s important to know what you can do to reduce your cancer risk—as well as some key first steps to take if you do get diagnosed. “It’s […]
Hidden In Plain Sight
By Rachel Timothy There is a metaphor that describes how if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water the frog will immediately jump out, but if you put a frog in tepid water and slowly bring it to a boil, the frog won’t sense the danger until it is too late. This […]