Levees Against Rising Water Troubleshooting Migraines Part 3
By Alexander Germanis In various parts of the world, mankind has erected cities that lie below sea level. Over the centuries, it has become evident that in order to keep the sea at bay, certain structures needed to be put in place for the protection and continued survival of the city. While these levees and […]
Metabolic Monitoring Part 7
By Alexander Germanis Following a recipe is more than simply having the right ingredients and the proper amount of each one. Knowing how to add them together and even in what order to combine them can be as crucial as what temperature at which to set the oven or for how long the food should […]
Sports Performance Training Maximize Ability and Reduce Injury
By Martin Ross Individualized training, solid coaching, and parental support can mean the difference between a seat on the bench and a shot at the majors. One wrong move can end a career before it begins or even permanently bench a young athlete. That’s why Nate Henry, director of sports performance with Bloomington’s Orthopedic and […]
Another Day in Paradise Part 3
By Alexander Germanis There is a word usually only uttered when the weather is perfect, the scenery is beautiful, no work needs to be done, and one does not have a care in the world: paradise. For maxillofacial surgeon Stephen Doran, DMD, and his assistant Maggie Barr — both of Doran, Capodice, Efaw, and Ocheltree, […]
Price Checking Comes to Healthcare Part 1 of 3
By Becky Wiese Consumers continue to become more and more price savvy — we have been trained to get the most for our money for years now. This is especially true for the purchase of a big ticket item — car, house, appliance, even education — because we want to get the best deal financially […]
Small Businesses Can Take Advantage of Special Enrollment Period This Year
By Brian Thede, The Employers Coalition for Healthcare, Inc, (ECHI) Employers that would like to offer health insurance for workers, but have been unable due to the cost or because not enough employees elected to sign up, may take advantage of a special small-group enrollment period this year. Over time, business owners have understood that […]
Don’t be Fooled!
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Most parents struggle with making sure that their children are eating a balanced, nutritious diet. We know it’s important for their overall health and development, and we often go to great lengths to sneak in veggies, limit snacks, and resist the ever-present temptation of unhealthy foods. One aspect of […]
Breaking the Weight-Loss Cycle
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Many Americans are living with excess weight and obesity, meaning they have a higher-than-normal body weight for their height. With more than a third of the U.S. adult population affected by obesity, the marketplace is saturated with “quick-fix” weight-loss tips and unhealthy and unsustainable diets. Indeed, […]
Can You Hear Those Sleigh Bells Ringing?
By Courtney Parmley, Au.D., CCC-A & Joanna Capobianco, Au.D., CCC-A,Audiologists at the Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center, a division of Finn R. Amble, MD, FACS, SC The holidays are here. It’s time to sit around the table, eat, laugh, and catch up with friends and family. You get to listen to the crinkle of […]
Can Zinc Really Shorten a Cold?
By Eric Alvin, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center It’s the time of year when chilly, damp weather can combine with the exhausting, hectic social pace of the holiday season to produce that most unwelcome winter guest: the head cold. You try chicken soup, smelly ointments, nasty-tasting cough medicine, and practically every other cold medication your local […]