3 Ways to Control Shedding
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Dogs shed. It’s simply what they do! Shedding is normal year-round and while some breeds shed less than others, most will typically shed more—sometimes a lot more—in spring and fall with the changing of the seasons. The amount and frequency of shedding will be […]
BACK PAIN: Set Back or Come Back?
By Drew Henneberg, DPT, Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine With summer coming to a close, fall is right around the corner. The return of the fall season brings with it a host of fun activities like bonfires, pumpkin patches, and hay rides. Along with the fun, the fall also brings leaf pickup, yardwork, and preparing […]
An Investment in Healthy Skin
By Becky Wiese One sign of a patient-centered medical practice is how it responds to patients’ needs and requests. A good example can be found in Oasis Medical Spa & Wellness, which is an extension of services offered through Twin City Plastic Surgery. When patients started asking questions about skin care after their surgery and […]
Why I Don’t Give Narcotics for Back Pain
By Charles L. Rosen, MD, PhD, Central Illinois Neuro Health Science One of the most frequent complaints a patient can have in their life is back pain. Back pain can be horrendous. It can literally bring a patient to their knees. Patients with severe back pain often can not work, exercise, play, or even sleep. […]
Living With Uncertainty
Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained There’s a great deal of uncertainty right now—both locally and globally. The confusion and unpredictability regarding the future is happening on many levels, encompassing a variety of topics, and affecting not just individuals, but often causing a divide in families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. As a local therapist […]
What the Heck Is SRBD?
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders There is no doubt that the beginning of the 2020 school year will have many challenges. Some can be anticipated and some can’t. But, one thing that everyone can agree on is the importance of children getting a good night’s sleep. Therefore, it’s important […]
Treating Much More Than Broken Bones
Strictly speaking, “orthopedics” is the branch of medicine concerned with fixing problems with the skeleton (read: bones) and associated structures (tendons and ligaments, for example). With today’s ever-expanding knowledge about how the human body works, however, the term “orthopedics” defies such a narrow definition, especially when considering the comprehensive care offered by McLean County Orthopedics […]
The Truth About Grain-Free Dog Food
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store. Dogs and cats are naturally carnivores receiving the majority of their required nutrients from meat. This has led pet food manufacturers to create grain-free formulas for both dogs and cats, promoting that it is healthier and more natural. However, while manufacturers are migrating away […]
10 Things I Learned About Telehealth
By Megan Pedigo, Director of Marketing, Easterseals Central Illinois I am the mom of energetic, 5-year-old twins, and the Director of Marketing for Easterseals Central Illinois. Since starting at Easterseals a few years ago, I have been able to use my experiences as a parent to put myself in the shoes of some of our […]
Is Anger an Effective Coping Skill?
By Jenn Bovee LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center For some people, anger has always been a taboo topic. Many people associate anger with violence or abuse and struggle to separate the two. More recently, I suspect people may even associate anger with powerlessness. The bottom line regarding anger is that it […]