The TLIF Procedure in Action In With the Good — Part 2
By Alexander Germanis It has been said that good things come to those who wait. In reality, there’s often a little more involved than just waiting. Work, patience, training, time, and even pain may be involved before those good things come about. For someone like Lisa of Bloomington, who underwent a major surgical procedure, that […]
What Are “Natural Hormones”?
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Some women begin experiencing menopausal symptoms as young as the mid-thirties, while others may be closer to 50. The years leading up to menopause, which is defined as going 12 consecutive months without a period, is often called peri-menopause or the menopausal transition. Because symptoms usually come on very gradually, […]
Cracked Heels
Submitted by Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are a common foot problem. They aren’t usually serious and can be treated fairly easily, but they are often unsightly, sometimes painful, and if ignored, can lead to illness and infections. Cracked heels start out as areas of hard, dry, thickened […]
Top Five Snacks for Families on the Go
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Whether you are doing errands with a toddler or carting school-age kids to soccer and ballet, having snacks on hand can be a life-saver! Snacks are a significant part of a child’s overall nutrition, so it’s important to provide snacks that are healthy. As a pediatric dentist, I like […]
The Truth About Willpower
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center As we ring in 2018, many people will be striving to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Many more people will be on their way to giving up on such resolutions. Whether the vow is to lose weight, exercise, stop smoking, control spending, improve relationships, or be more organized — why […]
Helping to Reduce Pain and Restore Mobility
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Vestibular Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance People often think of physical therapy as a medical profession that primarily helps athletes recover from injuries. Physical therapy has a much broader scope of practice. From babies with physical disabilities, to women with pelvic pain, to those with chronic diseases like Parkinson’s […]
New Year, New Joints
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics Joint replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures. In fact, many would argue that joint replacement surgery is one of the greatest surgical advancements of the last three decades. It may even seem that we are creating a generation of “bionic” people, as over 1 million Americans […]
Oral Cancer Ounce of Prevention — Part 3
By Alexander Germanis Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was known for many sayings, but where the medical field is concerned, perhaps his most applicable is this one: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Simply put, it is far easier and simpler to take minor precautions than to pay the consequences after something […]
The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Linda Snyder, Dementia Advocate, The Villas of Hollybrook Alzheimer’s disease typically progresses slowly in three general stages — mild (early-stage), moderate (middle-stage), and severe (late-stage). Since Alzheimer’s affects people in different ways, each person will experience symptoms — or progress through Alzheimer’s stages — differently. Overview of disease progression The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worsen […]
Feeding Raw on a Kibble Budget
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store With the growing interest in — and body of evidence supporting — feeding our pets fresh, whole foods, many consumers are exploring raw diets. That’s exciting, because every dog will benefit from an optimal diet, often dramatically. According to Dr. Karen Becker, a leading […]