Looking Out the Other’s Window
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates A favorite psychiatrist/author of mine is Irvin Yalom. He wrote a gem of a book called The Gift of Therapy. This book consists of a series of brief, seemingly random, chapters containing bits of clinical wisdom from someone who […]
5 Benefits of Exercise for Wheelchair Users
Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc. At the start of the new year, many Americans resolve to become more fit. Exercise and its benefits are not out of reach for wheelchair-bound individuals. Here are a few benefits you can look forward to when you add regular exercise into your schedule. 1. Maintain Independence For seniors […]
Headaches – Take Control and Live Life
By Kimberly Lopez, FNP-C, Bond Eye Associates Have headaches taken over your life? Unable to do the activities you love? Or spend time with family and friends? According to the British Journal of Pain, approx. 95 percent of people have experienced a headache sometime in their life (Weatherall, Mark 2015). For some people, headaches are […]
Timely Screenings Save Lives
John Abraham: Routine Exam Made All the Difference What if you could peer into the future and see chart the trajectory of your health? It may sound farfetched, but the reality is modern medicine can pinpoint problem areas and prevent small problems from growing into major, life-threatening problems. In gastroenterology, scheduling a routine colonoscopy can […]
Caring for the Caregiver
Submitted by Illinois CancerCare “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” This quote from former First Lady Rosalynn Carter underscores the reality of a world in which all (or nearly all) […]
Lymphatic Enhancement Technology: Next Level Wellness Innovation
Submitted by Purify Colonics Of all the intricate systems of the human body, the Lymphatic System may very well be the least familiar to those of us not involved in the medical profession. One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to drain interstitial fluid from the spaces between our tissue cells. Once the […]
The Anatomy of a Panic Attack
By Brad Post, LCSW, CADC, Chapin & Russell Associates As we attempt to manage the seemingly endless barrage of demands placed on us from our job, family, school, and leisure pursuits, we can become overwhelmed when it comes to managing stress. For many of us, stress is just part of our everyday lives as we […]
Springfield Clinic — Pediatricians Caring for Generations
Pediatric medicine takes center stage with Springfield Clinic’s newest locations. Springfield Clinic Peoria Lindbergh and Springfield Clinic Morton Pediatrics are led by four physicians who, while new to the Springfield Clinic team, have years of experience providing pediatric care. Pediatric Passion + Convenient Locations = Happy Families Springfield Clinic Peoria Lindbergh is led by David […]
Make an Informed Choice
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook When talk turns to planning for where you or the beloved senior in your family will age, you basically have two choices. Can you or the senior in your family successfully and cost-effectively age in place at home? Or will it be a richer, healthier life if the move […]
Memories The Most Precious Christmas Gift Ever!
By Pam Atkinson M.S. , Elm Haven Place The angst over Christmas shopping is already all over social media. Threatened shortages are looming already. What are we to do? Let me ask you this. What gifts do you remember? There may be one or two very notable gifts, but if I ask about events or […]