Prepare Your Home for Recovery
Joint replacement surgeries are becoming quite common. However, we have found that many patients are not properly prepared for the transition from the hospital to home. Although patients are usually given information, it is often included with a lot of other paperwork and instructions, so it can be easy to overlook. Replacing a hip or […]
Understanding Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Do you ever feel irritable, grouchy, or anxious for seemingly no apparent reason? Or, perhaps you experience bloating, headaches, and fatigue during certain times of the month? When women experience such symptoms on a monthly basis, and recognizable patterns develop that affect a woman’s normal life, […]
Could It Be Your Neck?
By Poonam McAllister, PT, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Dizziness and balance issues are common complaints that can be difficult to diagnose because there are many different causes. People often suffer unnecessarily because it can take some time to go through the process of exploring the various possibilities in order to determine the correct diagnosis. […]
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. […]