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 […]
A New Treatment for Weight Loss
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Both the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association now recognize obesity as a chronic, progressive disease that requires lifelong treatment and control. It’s not just a matter of carrying a little too much weight due to overeating and no self-control. It is a disease and needs to be […]
Kids in the Kitchen
By Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitian Children love to be involved in activities with adults, so why not let them join in preparing family meals? Learning to cook is a valuable experience that can introduce nutrition and healthy eating habits early on, not to mention helping to create memories with loved ones. Whether […]
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeons, Podiatry, and Comprehensive Care
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics When suffering from foot or ankle pain, finding treatment is your main priority. When choosing a specialist to address your specific needs, it can be confusing when making a decision between two seemingly similar specialists: a podiatrist or an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. Though both treat conditions related to […]
Chiropractic for All Ages From In-Utero to Birth
By Alexander Germanis With age comes change and imperfection. Cars, houses, and even that couch in the living room all show signs of age and wear over time. Imperfections develop: the car starts to sputter and tick, the house creaks, and the couch gets a bit of a dip in one spot. Our bodies certainly […]
Diabetes Awareness
By Laura Lehnus, Meadows Achieve Wellness Coordinator Diabetes is a serious disease that affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose) for energy. People get diabetes when their blood glucose levels are too high. The body produces glucose from the foods you eat for energy. Glucose is vital to your health because it is an […]
Bleeding Gums? What to Do and When to Worry
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington If you notice a bit of pink in the sink when your child is brushing their teeth, it should not be ignored. Bleeding gums may be an early warning of gingivitis, an initial stage of periodontal disease. The build-up of plaque is what causes gingivitis, but it is preventable […]
New Treatment for Neuropathy
By Scott B. O’Connor, DPM, FACFAS, Executive Director, Neurogenx NerveCenter of Normal Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that most often begins as tingling, burning, pain, and numbness in the feet and legs and can grow to affect the hands and arms as well. Neuropathy can be caused by or associated with illnesses such as diabetes, […]
Using EMDR to Overcome Difficult Life Events
By Kristen Leman, LCSW, Agape Counseling LTD Everyone faces difficult life events; from the youngest child born pre-maturely to the elderly man who has big regrets in life. A lot of times, these difficult life events are dealt with and the person adapts and continues to live a life that is considered normal for that […]