Healthy Water, Healthy Life
By Becky Wiese Water is pretty amazing stuff. We often take it for granted because we have so many ways to get it, but the fact of the matter is, without water, we wouldn’t be able to survive. Water plays a huge role in the overall world economy. It is an essential ingredient to make […]
When Is a Mole Just a Mole?
By Dr. Zain Rizvi, Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates Many times, something as simple as a mole can become a life-threatening issue if left untreated. That is because a change in the appearance of a mole is often a sign of Melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer for women aged 29-35, even more so than […]
Happy With the Skin You’re In
By Karen Tucker When women are constantly bombarded with messages and news about the latest anti-aging treatments and methods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you maintain a skincare routine when the rules seem to be ever-changing? It might be simpler than you think. By separating the hype from reality, you can come up […]
Total Knee Replacement Surgery: Being Realistic About Results
By Becky Wiese If you’re of a certain age (and if you have been experiencing knee pain due to osteoarthritis for a while, you are probably the right age), you might remember a television show about a man who experienced a terrible crash and was fitted with artificial body parts that made him “better, stronger, […]
One-on-One Direct Access Care
By Alexander Germanis No one on earth knows how you feel better than you. So when there’s a new ache in your knee or reaching at a specific angle sends pain coursing through your shoulder, you are the only one who knows how it feels and understands how badly you want to get rid of […]
Increasing Self-Confidence
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained Someone with low self-confidence is often easy to spot when we see it. It’s the person who can’t make eye contact. It’s the person who walks with their head facing their feet. It’s the person who talks in a really soft or passive tone. But what about […]
Power to the Pelvis
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Some conditions may feel too embarrassing to discuss with your doctor. You may have trouble with bladder or bowel control. You may have pain with sex or notice a sensation of pressure in your vagina. Urine may leak out when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exert […]
Sump Pump or Dumb Pump?
By Jerry Butler, America’s Plumbing Whether you have a finished basement or large storage area, it doesn’t take much water to cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. Furthermore, clean up and replacement can be a nightmare lasting weeks if not months. To remove water and prevent a basement from becoming flooded, a sump pump […]
The Center for Wound Healing: Help and Hope for Chronic Wounds
By Julie Workman The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, commonly known as the “Wound Healing Center,” has been serving the specialized needs of their patients for over 20 years. Dr. Marcia Hauter, the Wound Healing Center’s Medical Director, estimates that over the years, she and her team have […]
Do I Really Need to Be Here?
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained How does a person know what is “normal” stress versus overwhelming stress; feeling “down in the dumps” versus depression; or having a “rough patch” in your marriage versus something much worse? These types of questions are very common. While they sound a bit different for everyone, it’s […]