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 […]
Are You Ready for Flu Season?
Submitted by Stacey Boyd, MSN, RN, Clinical Manager, Vital Wellness Home Health It is that time of the year! Summer has flown by and flu season is quickly approaching. We can prepare ourselves by staying educated on ways to prevent the flu, signs/symptoms of the flu, and how to treat the flu. Flu prevention: The […]
Extending Your Chance for Dental Implants Part 6
By Alexander Germanis That ship has sailed,” is a saying meaning it is too late to do something; it is a phrase that can ring quite true when it comes to certain aspects of one’s health. Whether it is something like getting a cancerous tumor removed or performing necessary physical therapy after a major surgery, […]
Unexpected Freedom
By Julie Payne, Eye Surgical Associates Chris Steffen is experiencing a wonderful new freedom that she did not think was possible. “I first got glasses in the third grade, and, over the years, my prescription just got progressively worse, especially the astigmatism,” Chris explained. For many years, she had inquired about LASIK surgery and had been […]