Bad Breath
By Emil Verban, Jr., DDS, McLean County Dental Have you ever wondered if you have bad breath? Since we can’t usually smell our own breath, it is quite possible to have bad breath, also known as halitosis, and not know it. Fortunately, this condition is very easy to prevent and treat once the cause is […]
Is Your Food Wearing a Mask?
Submitted by Mary Kay Holloway RDN, Oncology Dietitian at Carle Cancer Institute Food today is filled with so many additives, sugars, sodium, and trans fats it can be difficult to determine what we are eating. And these ingredients are often disguised by different names. Therefore, it is extremely important to read the food labels and […]
Finding the Silver Lining
By Alexander Germanis Nearly 400 years ago, English poet John Milton introduced the phrase “silver lining” into the lexicon of the Western world. It has since become used in one of the most common expressions of the modern age: Every cloud has a silver lining. Admittedly, this notion that every negative situation can have some […]
Migun Therapy: A Great Option During COVID
Submitted by Aches Away Do you suffer from chronic pain, high blood pressure, lack of energy, problems sleeping, high stress levels, or digestive problems? These conditions are very common and while they may not be life-threatening, they certainly impact our quality of life. If we don’t feel our best, it’s hard to live our best […]
Choosing Gratitude
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center Intentional gratitude is such a deeply powerful and healing modality, and yet, at the mere mention of the word, it is often discounted and dismissed. I often wonder if gratitude got a bad rap because people just sling it around like an emotional […]
Holiday Skin Hazards
Submitted by Oasis Medical Spa & Wellness Most people take extra care to look their best for the holidays. But celebrations, travel, indulging in too many goodies, and a never ending “to-do” list—combined with lack of sleep and cold— wintry weather often sabotage our efforts by causing unexpected skin problems. Instead of achieving that holiday […]
Extending the Hand of Health
By Alexander Germanis No one can live a lasting, happy, healthy life on one’s own. It is one of the main reasons we congregate in large towns and cities: we seek a reliance on our fellow man. Communities around the globe are based on this—the need to be around and to be there for one […]
Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
By Amy Kennard If you suffer from chronic pain, you know how much it affects your day-to-day life, restricting certain activities or making them virtually impossible. It can also affect your mental health when you can no longer do the things you enjoy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in […]
Dry Eye Disease—Treat the Cause, Not the Symptoms—Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Nearly every summer in Central Illinois we experience drought conditions. Weeks pass with little to no rain and the grass in the area starts to wither, turn brown, and ceases to grow. The temporary fix for dried grass is, of course, to get out the hose or the sprinkler. However, without significant […]
End-of-the-Year Money Moves—Some Things You Might Consider Before Saying Goodbye to 2020
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group The Chinese refer to 2020 as the year of the rat. I’ve heard many here in the U.S. refer to 2020 as the year of the dumpster fire. Personally, I try to make the best of any situation, and I recommend the same for my clients. That includes looking […]