What Is IV Hydration Therapy?
By Michael Kittle, RN, Select Care PLLC You’ve probably been told many times that it’s important to stay hydrated as not getting enough fluids can cause all sorts of health problems. Staying hydrated usually means drinking plenty of water and other fluids. But now, hydration IV therapy offers a much better way to get your […]
Summer Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors
By Leah Wagner, MS, Wellness Director at Westminster Village Staying safe while you exercise outdoors is always important whether you have exercised for years or have not been active for a while. There are many benefits to exercising outside such as improves mood, lowers blood pressure, decreases stress, provides Vitamin D from the sun, improves […]
OSF Cancer Center Provides Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care Close to Home
By Lisa Coon, OSF HealthCare When Nina Sharp was diagnosed with breast cancer she took comfort knowing the medical care she needed was close to home. The new OSF Cancer Center on the campus of OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington is a short drive from her home in Carlock. At 68 years […]
Essential Summer Skin Care
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows It’s summer and you’ve switched out your sweaters and boots for sundresses and flip flops. Have you also made some changes to your skin care routine? Heat and humidity along with air conditioning can make it difficult to keep your skin happy. Following are 4 important adjustments to […]
Summertime No-No’s for Your Feet
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. One of the joys of summer is shedding the heavy shoes and socks in favor of barefoot romps in the grass, walks on a sandy beach, and sporting adorable strappy sandals. However, sandal season is the busiest time for podiatrists! We see an increase […]
The Health Benefits of CBD
Submitted by Leann M. Croft, MSPT, Hope Center for Pain CBD oil is becoming incredibly popular—and with good reason. People are finding that it can help with a wide variety of health issues including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, inflammation, and other conditions. However, there is some confusion and mis-information surrounding CBD—what is it, what does […]
Celebrating Life and Serving With Joy
These days, senior living opportunities are more exciting and fulfilling than ever before, with a generation focused on living safe, active, and enriching lives. The Village at Mercy Creek, a senior living community in Normal, strives to connect each of their residents with their life’s purpose by nurturing their physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellness […]
Scleral Contact Lenses — A GAME CHANGER
Submitted by VisionPoint Eye Center Have you been unable to tolerate contact lenses? Have you tried many different types of contact lenses and still have discomfort or poor vision? Have you been told that your eyes are hard to fit for contact lenses? Don’t despair—there may be a contact lens option for you after all. […]
Should Life Insurance Be Part of Your Retirement Plan?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Most of us think of life insurance as protection against financial loss should we die prematurely. But if and when we reach retirement and the kids are all self-sufficient, do we still need life insurance? The answer is maybe–or maybe not. Here are some situations where life insurance may […]
An Improved Smile for Improved Health—The Methods of Cosmetic Dentistry
By Alexander Germanis The link between physical appearance and health has been fairly well established. Feeling confident and being happy with one’s outward appearance can have dramatic positive effects on one’s health. Logically, then, the physical manifestation of happiness—a healthy smile—can both lead to and be reflective of a more healthy individual. It may come […]