Ten Year-End Tax Tips for 2016
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Here are 10 things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year. 1. Set aside time to plan Effective planning requires that you have a good understanding of your current tax situation, as well as a reasonable estimate of how your […]
Prepare for Surgery With Exercise and Diet
By Judith Graham for Next Avenue A dozen years ago, at the age of 50, Lillie Shockney decided to have breast reconstruction surgery after two bouts of cancer and two mastectomies. The procedure called for removing a flap of skin and fat from her abdomen, used to rebuild her breasts. Shockney knew a lot about […]
Exercise-Induced Injuries Can They be Avoided?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Have you recently started a new exercise program? Maybe the idea has crossed your mind, but you are still mulling it over? Before starting any new exercise plan, it’s important to keep a few things in mind so that an injury doesn’t sabotage your good intentions. […]
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) is an FDA-approved treatment for varicose veins. EVLA is the treatment of choice for varicose veins. Using ultrasound technology, a thin laser fiber is guided into the diseased vein through a very small opening to deliver laser energy […]
Increasing Holiday Cheer for Your Loved One With Cancer
By Donzell Lampkins, MSW Candidate at the Community Cancer Center. The holiday season is a time to spend with family and friends, however, many concerns are raised when spending the holidays with a loved one who has cancer. Remember that your loved one simply wants to be treated the same as they were before their […]
Aquatic Exercise Benefits Everyone
By Jackie Wellwood, The Center for Integrated Wellness Water workouts offer a great opportunity to improve your physical fitness in a gentle, non-impact environment. A warm-water hydrotherapy pool is an ideal location to exercise for anyone with a variety of conditions. From the Olympic-level athlete to the senior citizen who has never exercised in a […]
Millennium Pain Center Bone Health Clinic – Strengthening the Unseen
By Alexander Germanis Trees have always been symbols of strength. The apparent ease with which their limbs stretch toward the sky, seemingly defying gravity, belies the sheer density and surprising weight of each linear foot of wood. Even the most ancient oak or mightiest maple can succumb from within. Whether due to disease, infestation, or […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Digitizing Exercise Part 6
By Alexander Germanis It may be hard for many of the younger generation to believe, but there was a time when televisions were much smaller, much heavier, the picture was far less defined, and one had to fiddle with antennas in order to pluck the staticy signal from the air. Clocks only had hands, and […]
Wart or Callous?
By Carly Kriedberg, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates I often see patients that have a painful lesion on the bottom of their foot. They’ve typically been trying to treat this spot themselves, without success, causing them to finally see a podiatrist to get rid of it once and for all. It can sometimes be […]
What is Bullying? Part 1 of 2
By Jessica Pippin, LPC, The Able Center Bullying is a major issue for children today and an age-old concern of parents. Just what is bullying? The most common definition includes the words “intentional” and “aggressive.” Someone who intentionally harms another person through aggressive words or actions is a bully. There is also a focus on […]