Six Surprising Things That Can Trigger Heartburn
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Most people who suffer from heartburn know that certain foods tend to aggravate the condition. These include tomatoes, tomato sauces, and citrus, fried, or spicy foods. Smoking and alcohol are also very common culprits. There are many more heartburn triggers that aren’t as well-known. This may be because many of […]
Your Health Insurance and Common Varicose Vein Treatments
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Varicose Veins are quite common, but treatment methods sometimes vary. Compression stockings are often the first course of treatment. Insurance companies may recommend their use prior to more technical and sophisticated treatments. It’s not unusual for an insurance company to mandate six […]
Is Poor Sleep Putting You At Risk?
Submitted by the Koala Center for Sleep and TMJ Disorders It’s a familiar story. Most of us can relate to feeling sluggish at work or even on the road. The truth is that Americans do not sleep enough, but we often fail to consider the potential consequences of our sleeplessness. According to the National Sleep […]
Bone Health Quiz
Submitted by The Bone Health Clinic at Millenium Pain Center Osteoporosis is a disease where the bones become weak and are more likely to break. It is often called the “silent” disease because bone loss happens over time and occurs without any symptoms. In fact, a broken bone is often the first sign that bone […]
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. […]