Menopause Is a Journey
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Going through menopause is a little like driving on an unfamiliar, twisting road with an unclear destination. You may not be sure of all that is happening, where you are going, or what’s coming next. In fact, you won’t realize you have reached your destination (menopause) until you are past […]
Reconstruction After Breast Cancer — Making an Informed Decision
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Pink ribbons are everywhere in October when we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but women are diagnosed with breast cancer all year round. In fact, the National Cancer Institute estimates that the number of breast cancer cases will likely increase by 50 percent in the next 15 years. There […]
Minimally Invasive Solutions for Knee Pain
By Becky Weise Physical activity plays a huge role in our health and wellbeing. Sometimes, unfortunately, our activities cause pain. Acute pain typically lasts for a short period of time until the cause of the pain has been removed or has healed. Activity can then resume. Chronic pain, on the other hand, can cause a […]
Heel Pain is a Pain in the…
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Have you ever woken up and stepped out of bed to a sharp, burning pain in your heels? Well you are not alone. Heel pain is one of the most common problems I see in my office. The good news for you? It is […]
Peri…What? The Change Before “The Change”
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Perimenopause, often referred to as the “change before the change,” usually begins five to ten years before menopause is reached. Once a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, then she can be fairly sure that she has been through menopause. The years leading up to menopause are […]
Is Liposuction for You?
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery For some people, even those who are not overweight, healthy eating and regular exercise is not enough to get rid of those stubborn fat deposits on areas of the body such as the abdomen, thighs, and hips. So, more Americans each year are also using surgical options to smooth […]
CENTRAL ILLINOIS INSTITUTE of BALANCE Celebrating 10 Years of Keeping Clients Steady
By Leta Gail Doerr For Poonam McAllister, owner and physical therapist, the decision to open Central Illinois Institute of Balance, “CIIB,” over a decade ago was an easy one. Experienced in musculoskeletal injuries, neurologic and developmental diagnosis, balance, and mobility — Poonam’s mission and vision for CIIB embodies her core beliefs and objective — to […]
Prevent the Big Three Pet Parasites
By Hannah Beers Ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes are dangerous because they can carry and cause malicious diseases,” explains Dr. Gary Brummet, who heads the small animal primary care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana and counsels pet owners on preventing pet parasites. Ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes. Nobody wants these bugs […]
The Idea That Became an Event
By Chad Sparks, McLean County Senior Expo It all started with a casual, unscheduled conversation in a small, second story office at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home. The idea had been simmering for some time in the mind of Alex Calvert. Alex and his father, Larry, have always had a passion for family and community, […]
Common Skin Conditions
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight —between six and nine pounds — and surface area — about two square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your […]