Breastfeeding Support It Takes a Village
By Lisha Streitmatter, CLC, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Peoria City/County Health Department As a mother of five and having four very different breastfeeding journeys with them, I know first-hand that being a new parent can present some struggles. Breastfeeding for your baby is not always an easy task. For many it can be a challenge. Thankfully […]
Standing Strong
By Alexander Germanis As spring turns to summer, the cities and countryside finalize their transitions from the dull palette of winter to the healthy hues of rebirth. The most noticeable representatives of this transition are the trees, standing straight and strong, proving their resilience by making it through another winter and entering another season of […]
Nutrition for Older Adults
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook What Is Nutrition and Why Is It Important for Older Adults? Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet so your body gets the nutrients that it needs. Nutrients are substances in foods that our bodies need so they can function and grow. They include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, […]
Parental Alienation Syndrome
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates There are times in psychotherapy we work with a child whose parents are divorced. Sometimes the child has been exposed to alienating behaviors from one or both parents. This has been discussed at length by several authors. One of […]
Robotic Surgery in Peoria
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Peoria The surgeons at Springfield Clinic Peoria offer a full range of robotic surgical treatment options. Hernias of the groin, diaphragm, umbilicus and abdominal wall, diseases of the colon and rectum, stomach and esophagus, gallbladder, liver, spleen and adrenal glands are all treated using this state-of-the-art technology. The advantages of robotic surgery […]
The Fountain of Health
By Alexander Germanis Centuries ago, the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León searched for a rumored spring called the Fountain of Youth. He was neither the first nor the last person to seek out a source of miraculous rejuvenation. While such a fabled font is unlikely to exist, modern medical specialists throughout the world are […]
The Reemergence of Primary Care
Submitted by Solvera Health It’s not news that our healthcare system in the U.S. has become quite complicated, bureaucratic, and expensive. With insurance premiums constantly rising and many people feeling that they are paying too much for their care, while getting very little in return, society has strayed away from the use of primary care […]
Get to the Grill for Fresh, Homemade Flavor
Once the weather warms and the patio beckons, it’s time to break out the grill for home-cooked meals in the great outdoors. When your family tires of baked dishes and stovetop recipes, the smell of fresh flavors on the grates offers the reprieve of something new. For your next cookout with loved ones, enjoy all […]
Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning—Seven Facts You Need to Know About Lead-Based Paint
By David Chovancek, Peoria City/County Health Department 1. The History of Lead-based Paint Lead has been used in construction since ancient times due to its many useful properties as a soft, heavy, malleable metal. In modern history, lead is being used in many applications from rechargeable batteries, ammunition, solder for plumbing, and oil-based paint. As […]
Finely Tailored Exercise
By Alexander Germanis There is no denying how much better something made just for you can make you feel. A finely tailored suit can make a man feel like a sophisticated gentleman. A meal seasoned and prepared just the way you want it can taste phenomenally better than one ordered straight off the menu. And […]