Painless Treatment for Relief of Foot Pain!
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Did you know that most patients deal with foot pain for over six months before seeking treatment? It always amazes me that people would choose to be in pain for that long rather than make an appointment to see a podiatrist — especially when […]
A Little Pee-Pee Problem
By Dafne Greene, Program Manager, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Do you experience incontinence issues when you run, jump, or even laugh? To say that the problem is common is an understatement. A study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that nearly 50 percent of all women will at some point in their lives […]
Implants in a Day Part 3
By Alexander Germanis The towering redwood trees in California, the Grand Canyon, and our teeth have two things in common: they are all meant to last, and, in order to do that, they all took a long time to develop. Although it has long been the belief that anything meant to last takes time, Emil […]
The Positive Effects of Sunshine
By Emili Sargeant, Life Enrichment Director, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community Finally, it’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the air smells like freshly cut grass. Many eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring and summer weather, especially those who deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also called Seasonal […]
Family Bonds Reduce Fears of Surgery
By Linda Hankemeier Families share so much with one another. Special moments. Heirlooms. Medical information. Judy, along with other female members of her family, shared a physical trait — that of being well endowed. While to some women that might be desirable, Judy found being well endowed challenging, to say the least. “I’m a nurse, […]
Spring Clean Your Body
By Alexander Germanis Spring has already sprung, and we are on the threshold of summer. After another cold, dark winter, the flowers have bloomed, the grass is once again green, and the air is fresh and new. That newness of the warm months encourages many of us to perform a “spring cleaning” of our homes. […]
Healing Haiti A Mighty Change Part 5
By Alexander Germanis Like a powerful river, people also have the potential to grow from the most humble of beginnings into something unimaginably strong and drastically different. Both Stephen Doran, DMD, and his assistant, Maggie Barr, CNA, have discovered their work in the humble country of Haiti has altered them in ways they could not […]
Healthy Relationships With Food
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare That piece of cake looks absolutely delicious. I’m trying to be good though, so I’ll pass.” If you have ever found yourself saying or thinking a similar statement, you are definitely not alone! Modern-day society is full of messages about what we should and should not […]
Spotlight on Spider Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Perhaps you noticed them on your grandmother when you were growing up, but you never thought they’d appear on your legs. You may have thought that you had a slight bruise at first, until it never actually went away and more “bruising” appeared. […]
Evergreen Senior Living Building on the Heritage Brand of Excellence
By Becky Wiese Tucked away in two Normal neighborhoods, Evergreen Place and Evergreen Village represent exceptional options for senior adults who want to maintain their independence, but need a little help now and then. While several similar communities may dot the Bloomington-Normal landscape, none have the foundation and reputation of these two Heritage settings. Three […]