Considering the Best Option
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services So, you’ve decided it’s time to get a new animal friend. Where do you go? Consider visiting the local animal shelter. Millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year in the U.S. It seems that this should be a perfect match; family looking for a […]
The Health Benefits of a Body Detoxification
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist-in-Charge, Essential Wellness Pharmacy Many people have heard about liver and body detoxification. You may have done one yourself or have heard of someone who has. If you are one of those who hasn’t done one or have never heard of them, the following information may enlighten you. Every day people are […]
A Rich Resource
By Karen Collins, MS, CNM, WNHP, FNP & Samantha Martin, BSN-CNM student Peoria, like a growing number of US cities, has a resource that is just beginning to be recognized. This resource is a specially trained subset of health care providers called Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM). CNMs are bachelors-prepared nurses who have experience in an […]
In Search of a Better Night’s Sleep
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders The return of Daylight Saving Time has many focused on sleep. While friends and coworkers bemoan their lost hour of rest, leading sleep advocacy groups seek to draw our attention to the larger issue at hand: Americans need not only more sleep but better sleep. One such group, […]
Psychological Development Across the Life Span Part Two: Age 6 to 18, School Age Through Adolescence
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD. Throughout the course of our lifetime, there are a number of psychological hurdles that we have to overcome in order to continue to grow along the path of psychological development. There are several different age groups, and with each group comes a unique developmental task the person must grapple with in […]
What to Do With Leg Cramps
Submitted by Linda Snyder, Infinity Associates If you occasionally get cramps in your legs at night, you know how painful they can be. Cramping usually occurs in the calf muscles. Cramping in the thighs or feet is less common. Prevention Doctors at the Mayo Clinic say these actions help prevent night leg cramps: Be […]
Positive Emotions and Your Health Developing a Brighter Outlook
Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies? A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are working to better understand the links between your attitude and your body. They’re finding some evidence […]
Have You Considered Respite Care?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President Living By Your Design, Inc. Things were going just fine even though mom has dementia. Dad is still strong at age 86 and cares for mom’s substantial daily needs at home. Then, dad is told he needs surgery and will not be able to lift or give his normal […]
Grow a High-Yield Vegetable Garden This Season
By Melinda Myers Spend less time and money by growing a bounty of flavorful vegetables this growing season. Increase your harvest, even in small garden spaces, with proper planning and easy care, high-yielding vegetables. A productive garden starts with a plan, but choosing the best vegetables to grow and where to plant them can be […]
What Is Crohn’s Disease? Part I of II
Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes inflammation, or swelling, and irritation of any part of the digestive tract — also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The part most commonly affected is the end part of the small intestine called the ileum. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, […]