RN, NP, CNP — What Do They All Mean?
By Amy Kennard Have you ever gone to a physician’s office and, while the nurse is asking you about your health history, glanced at her name tag? If you have, chances are you’ve noticed the string of letters behind her name. Though you may not know what they stand for, you probably realize that she […]
New and Novel Non-Surgical Treatments for Spinal Stenosis
By Becky Weise Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common, but painful, malady often associated with aging. The lumbar, or lower back, is made up of the five largest and strongest vertebrae between the diaphragm (just below the ribs) and the pelvis — the backside of the abdomen. Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column […]
Do Kids Get Gingivitis?
Submitted by Thomas Hall, D.M.D and Sara Rauen Dardis, D.D.S, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Most people have heard of gingivitis — thanks to the Listerine commercials that say their mouthwash will prevent it — but many people have no idea what this ominous-sounding word actually means. Furthermore, there is the perception that gingivitis is an […]
Raw Pet Food 101
Submitted by Nillas’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Eating real, whole, minimally processed foods is important for optimal health and wellbeing. People who realize this and make healthy eating choices themselves quickly realize that this same logic applies to their cats and dogs. Cats and dogs are biologically designed to eat what […]
Fight Back Against Parkinson’s Disease With Exercise!
By Molly Smeltzer, Fitness and Wellness Manager at Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, as many as one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, and this number does not reflect the thousands of cases that go undetected. Parkinson’s disease […]
Keeping Your Exercise Goals Moving
By Leah Wagner, Wellness Director at Westminster Village As we move into spring, you may notice the number of gym participants decreasing and your motivation to keep your fitness New Year’s resolution is low. More than three-quarters of people stick with their exercise program within the first week of the New Year, but then more […]
What Is Lymphedema?
By Peg Zimmerman RN, OCN at the Community Cancer Center The National Lymphedema Network defines lymphedema as an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid just beneath the skin. This swelling, or edema, occurs most commonly in the arm or leg, but it also may occur in other parts of the body, including the breast or trunk, […]
McLean County Orthopedics In the Right Place
By Alexander Germanis Few things can be as disheartening as feeling lost or like you are in the wrong place. Unfortunately, this has become an all too common feeling in the medical world. Navigating the quagmire of health insurance is often only complicated by literally navigating the ever-expanding healthcare structures. Knowing there is someone who […]
Do You Have Fungal Nails?
Submitted by Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates Do you look down at your bare feet and see unsightly, ragged, thick, discolored, brittle nails? Or, maybe you just notice a white or yellow spot or streak that seems to spread? Unfortunately, this condition is caused by a fungal infection that will not go away without professional […]
Chronic Pain Relief – It’s in the Needle
By Karl Oliger, DC, DACNB, Bloomington Neuro and Rehab What is chronic pain? Usually, with an injury such as a cut, the body senses the pain at the area of injury and sends a signal up to the brain that says something is wrong. The immediate reaction is for the part being injured to pull […]