‘Tis the Season for Safety
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm The holiday season presents many safety issues that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a disastrous one. Following are some general tips to make sure you and your family enjoy and celebrate the season with safety in mind. TRAVELING: According to the National Safety Council, traveling […]
Gastro Intestinal Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic — With You Every Step of the Way
By Alexander Germanis Although many people may exit a movie theater as soon as the first credits roll up the screen, a patient observer will take note that a film is the product of thousands of individuals. Even though we may only directly recognize the actors’ contributions, the story cannot be completed without a host […]
Will CBD Fail a Drug Test? — Part 1 of 2
Submitted by Jack Davis, owner of Your CBD Store – Peoria IL That’s a great question. It needs a thorough explanation for you to know exactly what you’re getting into when you choose to take CBD. Here are the main points: Field tests are not always accurate and therefore not totally reliable. Lab test results […]
Why Do I See an APN Instead of My Doctor?
Submitted by Illinois CancerCare While it can be tempting to seek care from someone with the title “Doctor,” Advanced Practice Nurses, commonly referred to as APNs, are equally skilled and knowledgeable in their field. While APNs are not a replacement for doctors, they are highly-educated and trained to work closely with your physician to develop […]
So, What Is a Colonic Anyway?
Submitted by Purify Colonics Colon Hydrotherapy, commonly known as colonics, is a holistic method of cleansing and hydrating the large intestine (colon) with the use of an FDA registered Class II medical device known as the LIBBE. Colonics have been practiced worldwide since the days of Greek physician, Hippocrates. In the U.S., Colon Hydrotherapy was […]
One Degree Functional Health—Neuropathy Care Makes Good Sense
By Alexander Germanis We are connected to our world by far more than just the laws of physics. Our senses of sight, smell, hearing, and taste enable us to react and interact to so much of the world around us. Touch, however, is the sense we use not just to react and interact to the […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Vacationing During a Pandemic
Submitted by Illinois Cancer Care After more than a year of pandemic restrictions, many people are hitting the road or catching a plane. But some are wondering if it’s safe for them to travel, especially since COVID-19 cases are rising again in all 50 states due to the Delta variant. If you are immunocompromised yourself, […]
What You Need Know About the Flu and COVID Vaccine
By Andrea Miner, HHS CHW-CAC It’s Flu season, and this year COVID-19 vaccines are available. Vaccines were created to produce antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. Many people are wondering if it’s safe to get both vaccines. The answer is yes—it is safe. Heartland Health Services’ Dr. Sarah Koscica, MD, and Michelle […]
Test Your Medicare Knowledge for AEP
By Beth Cooper Ingle, CSA®, Director of Retirement and Planning, Living By Your Design, Inc. If you wonder if there is a Medicare Plan that better fits your needs and wants; next month begins Medicare’s “Annual Enrollment Period” (AEP) and is the time to make changes. Here are a couple of questions for you. Check […]
Peoria Ear, Nose, & Throat — Preserving the Sounds of Life
By Alexander Germanis The first sound of life is the high-pitched cry emitted by a newborn. It is so important a sound if an obstetrician does not hear it the baby is immediately inspected to see if he or she is actually breathing. Sound plays such a crucial role in our lives starting with that […]