The Wonders of Water: You Are What You Drink
By Joen Lane, Ideal Family Weight Loss Center If we were to rely solely on the economics of good water consumption practices, they would dictate that we drink water from our taps. Overall, tap water is the healthiest when you take into consideration the local water source and the fact that the EPA has strict […]
The Scoop on Winter Squash
By Stefanie Riley, LDN, and Dawn Blocklinger, RD, LDN, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitians Are you taking advantage of all the winter squash that is at the peak of its season? Some people aren’t. They may not know what to do with these large, strangely shaped fruits (yes, squash are actually considered fruit!) that are often just […]
Different Tests for Different Breasts
By Lynn Hutley, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center We all know that breasts come in different sizes and shapes, but there is another distinguishing factor you might not be as familiar with that could impact your risk for cancer — breast density. What does it mean? “All breasts are made up of fibroglandular tissue and fatty […]
What Is Psoriasis?
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease of scaling and inflammation that affects more than five million adults in the United States. Anyone can have psoriasis, but it primarily affects people between the ages of 15 and 35. In its typical form, […]
Being Creative With Culinary
By Tim Keith, Culinary Director, Meadows at Mercy Creek & Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community For many people, the best part of the season in now coming upon us! From September through the holidays is a great time of year, especially when it comes to entertaining and preparing various food items. I have the great pleasure […]
Address Hearing Loss Before the Holidays
Submitted by Courtney Parmley, Au.D., CCC-A & Joanna Capobianco, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiologists at the Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center/Finn R. Amble, MD, FACS, SC The holiday season is meant to be celebrated with joy. It’s when families and friends gather together to reunite and celebrate the end of the year. You might have people […]
Troubleshooting Migraines: Eliminating Triggers Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Whether firing a gun or using a squirt bottle of kitchen cleanser, neither object will perform its action without a squeeze of the trigger. It is the trigger that sets off the next action. Indeed, any initial act or object that sets off a series of actions is called a trigger. Perhaps […]
When Rest, Ice, and OTC Meds Don’t Work
By Becky Wiese You’ve overdone it. Tweaked. Twisted. Bent down to tie your shoe the wrong way. You’ve been in an accident. Your job causes a lot of strain on your back. A variety of scenarios can and do cause back pain, and back pain is nothing to sneeze at (even if a sneeze is […]
To Floss or Not to Floss: That Is the Question
By Amy Kennard Have you heard? There’s no need to floss anymore! …or so people were led to believe. Before we get into the “he said, she said,” let’s review how the practice of flossing started in the first place. Flossing flashback The exact date of the first use of dental floss is unknown, but […]
Restoring the Breast: Now or Later?
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Breast reconstruction is an integral part of the treatment of breast cancer. Unfortunately, women are usually so overwhelmed with their new diagnosis and are so focused on removing the cancer that they often give little thought to breast reconstruction. Sometimes, they are not even aware of the fact that reconstruction […]