A Pain in the “Back Pack”
Submitted by Eastland Chiropractic & Lifestyle Center With another school year upon us, the hustle and bustle of getting ready becomes a priority. With all the books, gadgets, and supplies that are required of students, it is important to make sure that they not only have a well-designed backpack, but also one that is properly-fitted […]
Grilling Outside the Box
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitians When it comes to the outdoor grill, think outside the box. The grill imparts incredibly complex flavor into foods. Anything goes — whether it is turkey, pizza, veggies, or fruits. The result is often a sweeter, more flavorful dish. Grilling food intensifies flavors and gives a […]
Emotional Eating Versus Mindful Eating Part 1 of 3
By Melinda Smith, MA, Jeanne Segal PhD, and Robert Segal, MA Emotional eating is turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or as a reward rather than to satisfy hunger. Most emotional eaters feel powerless over their food cravings. When the urge to eat hits, it’s all you can think about. Mindful eating is a […]
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release A Minimally Invasive Solution to Wrist Pain
By Becky Wiese Tingling. Burning. Waking up at night with hand numbness and wrist pain. Weakness in the hand. These are just a few of the more common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Every year, more than half a million people in the US alone undergo surgery to alleviate the pain of carpal tunnel […]
Carbohydrates: Friend or Foe?
By Joen Lane, Ideal Family Weight Loss & Life Balance Center Recently, it seems that every lecture, podcast, webinar, and article about health and fitness focuses on avoiding carbohydrates. In all truth, the body needs good carbohydrates. They are the nutritional crux of our ability to maintain good health. Most information tends to focus on […]
Tips and Swaps for a Healthier Diet Even in Summer!
Submitted by Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Trying to maintain a healthy diet may seem daunting, and it can be especially hard in the summertime, when vacations and backyard cookouts can derail even the most die-hard dieters. Part of the solution may be to think ahead, plan, and make sensible substitutions whenever possible. “When deciding which […]
What is Sclerotherapy?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Sclerotherapy is the injection of a special chemical, called a sclerosant, into a vein to cause it to collapse and disappear. Sclerotherapy is a simple in-office procedure that is the most common treatment for spider veins. Spider veins are dilated blood vessels […]
Common Financial Wisdom Theory Versus Practice
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group In the financial world, there are many rules about what you should be doing. In theory, they sound reasonable. In practice, it may not be easy, or even possible, to follow them. Let us look at some common financial maxims, and why it can be hard to implement them. […]
World’s Population Needs GMO Technology
By Kristen Faucon and Gary Swango, GROWMARK, Inc. In the May 2016 issue of Healthy Cells Magazine®, an article entitled “Can You Prevent Cancer?” cited processed red meat being of concern due to various preservatives being used during processing. It went on to say, “Industrially raised meats are another concern. They contain genetically modified organisms […]
Life Made Easier
By Alexander Germanis Life is complicated enough. Between work, maintaining a home, dealing with car problems, paying bills, and dealing with your loved ones, ensuring that your personal health is being properly taken care of sometimes slips between the cracks. Taking care of one’s pearly whites can be just one more task on a long […]