Thriving Through The Holidays
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained For many people, the beginning of the holiday season is a constant cycle of stress, exhaustion, frustration, and ultimately, an increase in anxiety and depression. There are various reasons why people have an increase in these symptoms during the holidays. It may be due to experiencing dysfunction […]
Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers and Families Submitted by Reflections Memory Care
Holidays can be meaningful, enriching times for both the person with Alzheimer’s disease, and his or her family. Maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions helps all family members feel a sense of belonging and family identity. For a person with Alzheimer’s, this link with a familiar past is reassuring. The tips below can help […]
Santa Knows Exactly What Orthopedic Patients Want This Holiday Season
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics The scenario: Santa’s Village, Request Satisfaction Division One of Santa’s elves just opened a letter requesting a successful operation and good experience for someone facing joint replacement surgery in the coming year. Upon bringing the request to Santa for approval, the elf is unsure of how best to respond. Santa, […]
Breast Reduction for Men
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Enlarged breasts in males, also known as gynecomastia, often causes social and emotional distress. Men with the condition are usually highly embarrassed by their physical appearance and develop coping strategies to protect their self-esteem. They may avoid any situation that would bare their chest, such as swimming and exercise, […]
Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology Associates LTD The end of cancer treatment is often a time to rejoice. You are probably relieved to be finished with the demands of treatment and are ready to put the experience behind you. Yet at the same time, you may feel sad and worried. It’s common to be […]
The New Battle Against Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Part 1
By Alexander Germanis There’s an old saying: “Cut off the head to cure the headache.” In other words, sometimes the method employed to solve a problem is far worse than the problem itself. One would think in medicine there would definitely be more logical methods applied than simply permanently removing whatever ails you, regardless of […]
Sunscreen: One Summer Staple to Keep in the Winter
By Amy Kennard We all do it. As soon as that first chill hits the air, we pack away our shorts, tank tops, and swimsuits in favor of jeans, sweaters, and winter coats. There’s one thing you’re packing away that you shouldn’t — your sunscreen. That’s right. Just because the temperatures change doesn’t mean you’re […]
15 Tips to Prevent Holiday Overeating
By Michelle May, M.D. Do you anticipate the holidays but dread the “inevitable” holiday overeating? Do your holiday events revolve around eating more than the meaning, people, presents, decorations, or travel? These 15 holiday eating tips will help you enjoy the season more while eating less. It’s easier to get distracted from signals of physical hunger and satiety at […]
Stocking Stuffers to Smile About
By Thomas Hall, DMD and Sara Rauen Dardis, DDS, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Tis the season for holiday shopping and stocking stuffing! Most parents don’t want their kids to have a stocking full of candy, but it can be a challenge to come up with small, inexpensive things that kids will be excited to receive […]
‘Tis NOT the Season to Bring Home a New Pet
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store People often give pets as gifts for the holidays. Whether it is a kitten, a puppy, or a parrot, gifting an animal is often viewed as the perfect “wow” gift for kids. However, it is not something that you should do without very careful […]