Foods for Fabulous Skin
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute You’ve heard the old adage “you are what you eat” in regards to how foods you consume are directly related to how you feel. But, did you know that the same connection exists between food and the appearance of the skin? […]
Red Flag Ingredients in Pet Food
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store What you feed your dog or cat is extremely important to their overall health. There are hundreds of brands available and trying to determine which ones are truly healthy — and not just marketing hype — can be mind boggling. Read your labels and […]
Loads of Fun With Laundry
By Karen Tucker What is your most hated household chore? Cleaning the bathroom? Washing dishes? Picking up dog poop? While it may be hard to pick just one, doing the laundry is at the top of most people’s list. Throwing clothes into the washer and dryer is easy. It’s the folding, putting away, hauling up […]
D.O. or M.D. What’s the Difference?
Submitted by Central Illinois Orthopedic Surgery The medical designation M.D. is well known to most people, but have you ever seen D.O. after a physician’s name and wondered what it meant? M.D. stands for Doctor of Medicine and D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both M.D.s and D.O.s are physicians, equally qualified to treat […]
Writing Your Story in Rehab — Chapter 1: The Road to Recovery
By Alexander Germanis In the 1980s, a stylized type of book became really popular among young readers. Choose Your Own Adventure, Find Your Fate, and Which Way? books allowed the reader to decide which path to take through the storyline, essentially tailoring their own plot as they went along. So, several people could pick up […]
The Almighty Avocado
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Food trends come and go. One such trend that has seemingly enjoyed more staying power than others is avocado toast, a popular dish that might trace some of that admiration to how easy it is to prepare. The popularity of avocado toast […]
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD Multidisciplinary teams [MDTs] are a vital component of delivering quality health care to cancer patients. MDTs consist of experienced and knowledgeable health care providers who meet regularly to discuss the treatment planning of cancer patients. Members of an oncology MDT represent all aspects of cancer care and usually […]
From Cancer Nurse to Cancer Patient: One Woman’s Story
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD Throughout her career, Lindsay Norris had a close connection with cancer, helping others battle the disease. Then one day, it became even more personal. The 33-year-old oncology nurse still remembers the moment she heard the news of her own diagnosis — Stage 3 colorectal cancer. “I’ve been in […]
Five Medical Conditions That Can Cause Bone Loss
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point that they become fragile and can break easily — even as a result of a minor bump or fall. Osteoporosis has been called a childhood disease with consequences in […]
AmnioFix A new treatment for injuries
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. As a podiatrist, I am always striving to provide new, innovative ways to treat our patients. We want to get our athletes, in particular, back “in training” as quickly as possible. For any sports injury, we often begin with conservative treatments: PRICE therapy. Protect […]