A New Solution to Acid Reflux
By Alexander Germanis The human body is a complex machine made up of smaller systems, each performing numerous and often diverse functions to carry out their respective duties. In particular, the digestive system utilizes many parts of the body — including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder — to […]
The Importance of Listening to the Person with Dementia
By Mike Good for Next Avenue People with Alzheimer’s or other dementias are an invaluable part of our society. Millions of them are brilliant, wise, and actively advocating for their rights and needs. As my friend with Alzheimer’s, David Kramer said, “It’s not something that necessarily makes us idiots.” No it doesn’t, but unfortunately the […]
Nutrition Fuels Fitness
By Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN and Stefanie Riley, RD, LDN, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians If your New Year’s resolution includes making 2016 the year you get fit and start a workout program, good for you. Along with that workout plan, you’re going to need a plan for healthy eating and hydration. Here’s why: Sports nutrition helps […]
The Journey to a Dental Destination
By Alexander Germanis The early explorers knew, before even packing their first bag, that their journeys could be fraught with twists and turns, missteps, and even painful lessons. For them, undergoing the journey, no matter how difficult, was necessary in order to finally discover that unknown destination. What they learned along the way, however, often […]
Minimalist Shoes Positive Trend or Dangerous Fad?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Have you thought about trying a pair of minimalist or “toe” shoes? These shoes, which come in many different styles, have become quite popular in recent years, and not just among runners. If you aren’t familiar with this type of shoe, the Journal of Foot and […]
Relief for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
By Becky Wiese Patients who have undergone back surgery are typically well acquainted with pain. A long, drawn-out process begins with the injury itself, then perhaps includes a series of unsuccessful treatments to alleviate pain, and finally ends with the actual pain and recovery of invasive surgery. By the time surgery is the best or […]
Award-Winning Cardiovascular Team Working Together to Save Lives
By Becky Wiese The word “team” often has to do with sports — a group working together to achieve a goal: to win. They focus on the opponent for a couple of hours, do their best, then call it a day, log a W or L, and move on to the next opponent. That model […]
Do You Have Restless Legs?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a problem that affects as much as 15 percent of the US population. If you have RLS, you may experience a strong urge to move your legs. Other symptoms include a “creeping” feeling in your legs, persistent […]
Curious About Plastic Surgery?
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Just mention plastic surgery and people are curious. In the age of quick information and social media, opinions and knowledge about plastic surgical procedures is widely available, but oftentimes leaves people confused and overwhelmed. Even the term “plastic surgery” is somewhat misleading. The question asked frequently in our office […]
A Survival Guide to Stress
By Dawn Smith, MS, LCPC, Agape Counseling It’s winter time in Central Illinois and most snow birds have flown south. If you are among the winter survivors, perhaps you are ready for a mental vacation to somewhere warm. Let’s pack our bags and board the plane. Open your eyes because you have just arrived at […]