Mind and Body Fitness?
By Dafne Greene, Program Manager, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Many people who want to get into shape do not realize there is more to fitness than well-toned muscles. There’s no shortage of exercise regimens that only promote the improvement of the body or the idea of fitness as part of a weight loss […]
Investigation and Discovery Troubleshooting Migraines Part 5
By Alexander Germanis There is a reason why television crime shows like NCIS or Law & Order are so popular. The process of investigation and subsequent discovery in every show speak to the explorer in all of us. Many doctors are also extremely familiar with investigative work. Like their crime-fighting equivalents, physicians feel the thrill […]
Don’t Ignore Varicose Vein Disease
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ignored and untreated varicose vein disease can lead to serious complications when it is allowed to continue over time. Venous reflux, associated with varicose vein disease, can result in increasing symptoms such as aching legs, pain, and swelling because of the increasing […]
Why Orthotics Can Help You Run Better (and Faster!)
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates I often get asked by patients (and the parents of my pediatric patients!) if there is anything that can help performance, especially in relation to how fast or “good” someone can run. I have a simple answer for them. It all comes down to the […]
TMD The Great Imposter
Submitted by, J. Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders What if one day you notice that you can’t open your mouth wide enough to eat a club sandwich? Or you find yourself taking medication far too often for a recurring headache and stiff shoulders? Or don’t enjoy eating certain foods because it hurts […]
Heartburn Can Be Serious!
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Heartburn is a common problem for many people. If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, you are familiar with the “burning” sensation in the chest that may also spread to the throat, leaving an unpleasant, sour taste. Heartburn is often triggered by eating a large meal or food that is greasy or […]
What You Need to Know About Cancers of the Head and Neck
By Mary Kay Holloway RDN CSO LDN, Dietitian at the Community Cancer Center April is the month for building awareness for a variety of issues. For instance, April is awareness month for alcohol, autism, multiple births. When it comes to cancer, April is the month for Awareness for Head and Neck Cancer. According to the […]
Teach a Man to Fish Part 4
By Alexander Germanis It has long been said: give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day; teach him how to fish and he will eat for a lifetime. What the saying does not take into account, however, is that it often takes time to teach someone a skill and requires […]
An Improved Colonoscopy Experience
Submitted by Digestive Disease Endoscopy Center When combining men and women in the United States, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths, impacting more than 132,700 adults who are diagnosed with this devastating disease every year. However, it is extremely preventable if polyps that lead to the cancer are detected and […]
Improve Your Health Through Nutrition
By Dee McCaffrey, Director of Nutrition, Processed-Free America That famous Chinese proverb depicts the simple small action we can take when embarking on any great endeavor. If that endeavor involves improving your food choices, that single step begins with a fork, and there is no better time to begin than now! March is National Nutrition […]