Arthritis: The Number-One Cause of Disability in America
By Brett L. Keller, DO, OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Arthritis impacts the daily life of about 54 million adults, making it the number-one cause of disability in the U.S. The estimate of people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis is expected to climb to 78 million by the year 2040, according to The Arthritis Foundation. It’s […]
What Am I Supposed to Do Now?!
Submitted by McBeath Financial Group Let’s face it. Sometimes you can do everything right, and it still feels like you end up getting a raw deal. You want to scream your frustrations at the world. You might even cry yourself to sleep at night, so worried about your family and your future that you can’t […]
Sleepless in Bloomington?
Our country is sleep-deprived — desperate for restful nights, to awaken easily, and be functional throughout the day without needing a nap. The anxiety and stress of our busy world certainly makes it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Those dreams of being rested are even more difficult to achieve when nights are fraught […]
Representing Bloomington Medicine Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 1
By Alexander Germanis When the twin cities of Bloomington and Normal are mentioned in conversation, rarely does that conversation then lead to innovation, pioneering, or national representation in the field of medicine. Perhaps it’s time for that to change. Being surrounded by Illinois’ sea of prairies, Bloomington-Normal, while easily forgotten, is the home of physicians […]
Healthcare Consumers Save With a Shift to Outpatient Care
Submitted by Melissa Marx, Administrator, Ft. Jesse Imaging Center People easily panic at the unknown costs of required medical care. In today’s rapidly changing health care environment, it is difficult to know whether the procedure(s), physician, or care facility is included as part of your insurance coverage. Even if a procedure is covered, there is […]
DIY Pedis: Save Time and Money
By Melissa Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Now that spring is in the air and feet no longer need to be bundled up in shoes and socks, we tend to pay more attention to how our toes look. Pedicures are a necessity — not just for looking good in those snappy sandals, […]
Dental Mini-Implants: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
By Jeffrey Jones, DDS In the past, many patients have been told, “You don‘t have enough room for a dental implant,” or “You‘ll need a bone grafting procedure before an implant can work.” Dental science continues to advance, and narrow diameter implants, also known as mini-implants, are turning the impossibilities of the past into the […]
What is Integrative Medicine?
Submitted by Karla Akwa, MD, Center for Integrative Medicine Twenty years ago, there weren’t many different approaches for treating various health conditions. A doctor was a doctor and practicing medicine was practicing medicine. However, more recently, we are hearing the terms “mainstream medicine,” “western medicine,” “complementary medicine,” “alternative medicine,” and “integrative medicine.” Let’s take a […]
Top Five Vet-Recommended Steps for Itchy Dogs & Cats
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub, DIY Dogwash & Health Food Store Here are some of the actions I advise my clients to take when dealing with an itchy pet. Add omega fatty acids The skin surface is made of a complex layer of phospholipids that create a membrane helping to keep out environmental allergens and irritants […]
Medical Testing After Concussions
By Wayne K. Manness, MD and Edward W. Pegg, III, MD Recently, concussion has become a major focus for medical professionals, athletic directors, parents, and athletes alike. This awareness is a result of a dramatic increase in our knowledge of concussion as well as increased media coverage. Several prominent professional athletes have been devastated by […]