Eww, That Stinky Shoe!
By Jarod Spencer, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates Have you ever found that gym bag from last week in the corner of the closet, full of dirty clothes and stinky shoes? Maybe you got caught in the rain and your shoes now have a foul odor. Perhaps you have a teenager who finds very […]
The Importance of Taking Time for Yourself
By Laura Lampert, Health Services Counselor, Meadows Communities Do you know someone who provides care to a loved one or someone in need? Chances are you probably do. Caregiving is the act of providing care to someone who is in need of assistance with their own activities of daily living (ADLs). Caregivers are important in […]
Relief After Decades
By Alexander Germanis Most people take something for granted at some point in their lives, especially during the carefree days of youth: good health, a full head of hair, eating anything and not gaining weight. For some, those youthful days are not so carefree. For Dan, his younger years were affected by bad teeth. “I’ve […]
The Wonders of Water
By Joen Lane, Ideal Weight Loss & Life Balance Center The topic of water is much deeper than most people realize (no pun intended). The current research and a multitude of studies have investigated everything from availability, consumption, treatment standards, and testing, to metals, toxins, residual medical substances found in water, and drinking requirements for […]
Heart-Healthy Diet Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
By Kim McClintic, MS, RD, LDN, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, one in every four deaths are the result of heart disease, which translates into 610,000 people. Also called coronary artery disease, heart disease involves damage to the heart arteries due […]
Hearing Protection While Hunting: Not an Oxymoron!
By Courtney Parmley, Au.D., CCC-A & Joanna Capobianco, Au.D., CCC-A Autumn is here, which means falling leaves and dropping temperatures. There are those who welcome this change of season with open arms and then there are others who simply view it as a “precursor” for what’s to follow — winter in Central Illinois. For hunters, […]
Troubleshooting Migraines Part 1
By Alexander Germanis In the 19th century, when the railroads were being laid and telegraph lines were being strung, there were malcontents who sought to do damage to both. For this purpose, men were hired to guard both lines and shoot at any trouble that happened their way. The term “troubleshooting” was later adopted by […]
Dr. Bashir & Decatur Psychiatry Navigating the World of ADHD
By Alexander Germanis Most people are familiar with the popular arcade game known as pinball; the clangs and dings elicited by the machine are instantly recognizable. And although there are a tremendous variety of pinball games, the mechanics of them are usually the same: a steel ball is propelled into a glass-encased world and is […]
Tips to Help You Practice Mindful Eating Part 3 of 3
By Melinda Smith, MA, Jeanne Segal PhD., and Robert Segal, MA Editor’s Note: This month concludes the article from HelpGuide.org on emotional eating versus mindful eating. Previous articles discussed the difference between emotional and mindful eating, understanding emotional eating, and tips to help control emotional eating. Following are some tips to practice mindful eating. Emotional […]
Healthy Habits During Pregnancy
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby. Whether this is your first baby or fifth, it is critical that you take care of yourself and your growing baby by continuing to follow healthy habits, or by establishing new ones. It’s all too easy to let things slide with […]