Do Your Legs Swell in the Summer Heat?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Leg swelling, or “edema” as it is called in the medical profession, is a common condition that plagues many people in our community. Edema is swelling of both legs from a buildup of extra fluid. In the summer months, this condition can […]
The Power of Purple
By Benjamin Goodin “Eat your greens!” Many of us still experience a shudder of fear or a twinge of childish resentment as we recall what is, perhaps, the universal struggle between all children and their parents. As adults, we have likely engaged in this same battle with our own children, to our own parents’ amusement. […]
When Plastic Surgery Won’t Cut It Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery
Most people have physical traits they aren’t happy with. A nose that’s too big, breasts that are too small, a muffin top that won’t go away, skin that has too many wrinkles, and the list goes on. People generally come to accept their “less than perfect” features as part of who they are and what […]
DNT Diagnostic Neuro Technologies You Have the Right to Choose
By Alexander Germanis Ours is a nation of consumers and has been for quite some time. As such, we are familiar with having the benefit of choice when it comes to spending our hard-earned money. Whether it comes to major purchases like a home or a car, or something as simple as where we prefer […]
Simple Supplements for a Better Body
By Alexander Germanis Especially for us in the Midwest, the sun and warmth of summer are like lures, coaxing us daily into the great outdoors. It is important to take advantage of these long summer days by increasing our time of activity outside. With that increased activity comes an increased need to have as healthy, […]
Micro-Needling: The Next Big Thing?
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery and Oasis Medical Spa & Wellness Many people are looking for a non-surgical way to combat the signs of aging skin. Certain interventions, such as BOTOX injections, chemical peels, and dermal fillers have been available for quite some time. However, there is another option that is rapidly gaining momentum […]
Dizziness Can Be a Drag
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Imagine reaching for something on a grocery store shelf and suddenly feeling unsteady or looking over your shoulder to back up the car and having things start whirling around you. Most people feel dizzy now and then. If that feeling persists or interferes with […]
Connection: Our Brains Are Wired For It!
By Greg Skibinski LCPC,CMAT,CSAT, Agape Counseling Ltd. Most people enjoy being around others. If those others happen to be people of like mind, then we often want to be around them even more. It is natural and healthy for us to want to belong and to develop a sense of connection with other people. A […]
Location, Location, Location
By Alexander Germanis Ours is a culture obsessed with convenience. Ease of access and speed have become the threads used to weave the very fabric of our daily lives. We seek for faster internet, faster banking, and easier shopping. Perhaps most obvious is how we feel about our food. Growing our own food took too […]
Make Treating Your Varicose Veins a Healthy Priority
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins whose walls have begun to thin, thus allowing the blood’s pressure to build up and create a bulge. This bulge is usually secondary to a dysfunctional valve in the vein. Vein specialists see this […]