Summertime No-Nos for Your Feet
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. One of the joys of summer is shedding the heavy shoes and socks in favor of barefoot romps in the grass, walks on a sandy beach, and sporting adorable strappy sandals. However, sandal season is the busiest time for podiatrists! We see an increase […]
Fire up the Flavor With Grilled Fruits and Vegetables!
By Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN, Hy-Vee Dietitian It’s grilling season! What better way to fill half of your plate with fruits and veggies than to take advantage of the season. Grilling enhances the sweetness in both fruits and vegetables and, with the right techniques, will have your friends and family wanting more! Below are the […]
Help Your Dog Through Thunder and Fireworks Season
By Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB and Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy, BM, AWSEL Millions of dogs all over the world are terrified by the sound of fireworks. In fact, the town of Collecchio, Italy, introduced legislation requiring the use of silent fireworks to reduce the stress caused to pets. Even if everyone in the world used silent fireworks, […]
Here Comes the Sun
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates The days are longer, the sun is hotter, the outdoors beckons and out comes the sunscreen. Summer revelers looking forward to sizzling-hot fun in the sun shouldn’t overlook their eyes when it comes to protecting themselves from damaging ultraviolet rays, warns the doctors of Eye Surgical Associates. Excess sun exposure […]
Planning Ahead With Dental Implants Part 4
By Alexander Germanis While it is no surprise that strategy is an essential element in the game of chess, few may realize strategy also plays an exceptionally important role in dentistry, particularly implant dentistry. While a chess player must think several moves ahead, a dentist must often think several years ahead in behalf of the […]
The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
Submitted by Westminster Village Resident Services Department The achievement of wellness is an active, lifelong process. It includes becoming aware of each choice we make and committing to making purposeful decisions that help us reach a more balanced and fulfilling life. Years back, “being healthy” meant eating a well-balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise. […]
Comfortable Retirement or Financial Disaster? The One Strategy That You Must Utilize
By Dennis Kagel, Chartered Financial Consultant A recent study by *Fidelity Investments reveals that the number-one financial concern that pre-retirees and retirees have is running out of money. Within this main concern there are many factors that could contribute to this nightmare becoming a reality. Healthcare costs, inflation, market downturns causing financial losses, rising taxes, […]
Shoulder Pain Rotator Cuff Disease
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics The most movable joint in the body, the shoulder is also one of the most potentially unstable joints. As a result, it is the site of many common problems that cause pain. Damage to the rotator cuff is one of the most common disorders of the shoulder leading to not […]
Dr. Nitin Kukkar Making Central Illinois Part of the Leading Edge of Medicine
By Alexander Germanis Last fall, Orthopedic Sports Enhancement Center (OSEC) in Bloomington added a unique personality and uniquely skilled physician to their staff. Dr. Nitin Kukkar is trained in the latest minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, and now brings these skills to the people of Bloomington/Normal and Central Illinois. A humble beginning This town is […]
Regenerative Medicine — Catching up With Nature
By Alexander Germanis With all of mankind’s great achievements and discoveries, we are still only just beginning to understand certain aspects of nature. One such natural mystery science is still trying to fully comprehend is that of regeneration. Regeneration is best summed up as an organism being able to re-grow tissue that has been lost. […]