Prepare Now for Winter Weather
By Jillian Stowe, Peoria City/County Health Department Winter Storms in Central Illinois Winter storms are extremely common in Central Illinois and have been one of the top winter hazards identified for our area. These storms create a higher risk for car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and even heart attacks from overexertion. Other than […]
The Rise of Stress and the Fall Into Fatigue
By Andrea Schnowske, DC According to the American Institute of Stress, 55 percent of Americans report feeling stressed during the day and 63 percent of workers are ready to quit their job to avoid work-related stress. Stress is defined in many different ways, but how an individual accepts and adapts to stressors in their daily […]
Healthy Options for Thanksgiving
By Emily Zoid, Peoria City/County Health Department The Big Day Thanksgiving is a time to actively think and reflect on the many blessings that we have. One of the biggest blessings is spending the day with family and close friends while enjoying a day filled with delicious food. Thanksgiving can be a hard day to […]
Vitamins and Dietary Supplements: Risks and Benefits
By Janelle R. Smith, DO, Springfield Clinic Dietary supplements are a booming industry in America, with 57.6 percent of US adults over age 20 having used a dietary supplement in the past 30 days, according to the CDC.1 Making bold promises of feeling great, and leading longer, healthier lives, supplements are very appealing to consumers […]
Neurofeedback for Long Covid Brain Fog
By Ted Chapin, Ph.D., Board Certified in Neurofeedback Long Covid has been found to cause serious and long-lasting problems with concentration, memory, and brain fog. To date, research shows that near 50 percent of patients seeking help from their doctors for long lasting cognitive symptoms related to Covid, have had trouble getting their doctors to […]
Rising to Your Aid
By Alexander Germanis Few negative feelings in life rival that sour, acidic emotion of helplessness in the face of an emergency. Fear, panic, and despair can rapidly set in and when one’s health or the life of a loved one could be on the line, those feelings can quickly get out of control. But knowing […]
No Need to Suffer in Silence From Substance Use Disorders
By Elizabeth Hensold, Peoria City/County Health Department Millions of Americans are struggling with the disease of substance use disorder and suffering in silence. Right here in Central Illinois, we see individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions which can lead to misuse of illegal as well as legal opioids. People do not […]
Taking Care of Your Skin
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Your skin acts as a barrier to the outside world and keeps your body functioning. It can be a reflection of your internal health, and it’s a part of the image you present to the world. When you have problems with your skin, you need answers. For that, you need a […]
Taking a Holistic Approach to Stomach Pain and Digestive Issues
By Andrea Schnowske, DC According to a new survey, 56 percent of Americans report gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach pain, gas, bloating, irregular bowel movements, and intestinal discomfort in the past week and have not sought treatment or discussed their symptoms with their doctor. The symptoms mentioned above are your body’s way of pushing you to […]
Healthy Social Media Habits How You Use it Matters
Technology has changed the way we interact with each other. Social media puts other people just keystrokes away. This helps some feel like they have more social support. But for others, it can increase isolation and depression. Researchers are investigating how social media affects mental health. They’re learning that who you meet and what you […]