Prospering in Health and Spirit Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka
By Alexander Germanis While the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, they were taught a vital lesson: in order to live life to its fullest, simply staying well fed is not enough. “…Man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth […]
Helping Patients Affected by “Spice” or “K2”
Submitted on behalf of ILBCDI A new research article detailing a local poison outbreak involving synthetic cannabinoids and the therapy provided is featured in the latest issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. The paper was co-authored by Dr. Amar Kelkar of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and Doctors Michael Tarantino […]
Grandparents: Tips for Planning for Your Grandchildren
Submitted by Jim Thompson Grandparents want the best for their grandchildren and often give gifts while alive or make provisions for their loved ones for after they are deceased. Grandparents who are in a position to leave money or assets often want to do something for their grandchild(ren). They often worry that their loved one […]
Dealing With Trauma Recovering From Frightening Events
It’s natural to be afraid after something scary or dangerous happens. When you feel you’re in danger, your body responds with a rush of chemicals that make you more alert. This is called the “flight or fight” response. It helps us survive life-threatening events. The brain’s response to frightening events can also lead to chronic […]
Holiday Overspending: How to Tame the “Spending Beast”
Submitted by Lori Bushell LCPC, CSAT, CMAT ‘Tis the season of celebrations and gift giving, but it’s easy to get carried away and end up spending more than you bargain for. In the month of December, nearly 30 percent of total yearly sales occur for some retailers. According to a survey by Harris Poll, on […]
Mom Needs Help
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, Villas of Hollybrook When you’re a mom with a mother who needs extra help, you may start to feel overwhelmed. With childcare responsibilities, a job, and needing to help your mom out, you may feel stuck in the middle without anywhere to turn. While you want to give your […]
Give a Caregiver a Break
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. We are headed into the holiday season; children are thinking of Christmas presents, parents of family gatherings. Even with the joy of the season, we are also a year older and, in some cases, a little less “festive” as we were last year. The […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center: Proud to Call This Place Home
By Alexander Germanis From the pilgrims of New England to the settlers of the Wild West, every corner of this nation has been made into a home for not just the individual families who first put down roots there, but also for generations to come. In Morton, Brandon Wood Retirement Center has become such a […]
Rethink Your Drink
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of diets promising fast results. There are low-carb diets, high-carb diets, low-fat diets, grapefruit diets, cabbage soup diets, and blood-type diets, to name a few. No matter what diet you may try to lose weight, you must take in fewer calories than your body uses. Most […]
FDA Allows Marketing of First Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Controlled by the User
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month allowed marketing of a new device, the Bose Hearing Aid, intended to amplify sounds for individuals 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment (hearing loss). This is the first hearing aid authorized for marketing by the FDA that enables users to fit, program, […]