Fibroids and Polyps: What Women Should Know
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Women might be surprised to know that most of them will develop fibroids or polyps as a health issue sometime in their lives. In fact, studies show that 70 percent of white women and 80 percent of African-American women will develop fibroids by the time they are 50. Although these […]
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 […]
Is 18 the New 15?
By Gregory J. Skibinski LCPC,CSAT,CMAT Is 18 the New 15? By Gregory J. Skibinski LCPC,CSAT,CMATRecent research and studies indicate that in terms of adult activities, 18-year-olds now look like 15-year-olds once did. Being a teen today isn’t what it used to be. Adolescents in the 2010’s were less likely to drink alcohol, date, go […]
6 Essential Things to Know When Buying Hearing Aids
Submitted by Central Illinois Hearing and Balance Center Being an informed healthcare consumer is hard work. There is information everywhere, but how do you sift through it and make sense of it all? How do you know what is reliable and what isn’t? Sorting through the noise when buying hearing aids is no exception. In […]
Spice Up your Pet’s Health with Variety, Variety, Variety!
By Sally Krostal, Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store When it comes to your pet’s diet, variety could be the single most important factor to consider. Pet food companies have perpetuated the myth that you should choose a food and never change! Every time you do change, you need to do it […]
A Lifestyle for Less Risk: The Mediterranean Diet and Cancer
By Jenni Wolf, ISU Dietetic Intern, written for the Community Cancer Center In a world full of new fad diets, supplements, and cooking techniques it can be hard to understand how and what to eat to support a healthy lifestyle and to reduce the risk of cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, […]
Flu Season
By Tammy Peebles, Chief Nursing Officer, Meadows Communities A lot of people have difficulty knowing whether they have the flu or a cold. Since flu season is in full effect and doesn’t end until March, this would be a good time to provide some facts. How is it transmitted? Spread from person to person, primarily […]
Men Get Varicose Veins, Too!
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Up to 20 percent of all men will experience varicose veins at some point in their lives. The number one cause of varicose veins in both men and women is family history. If your parents or grandparents had varicose veins, you are more […]