9 Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue and 9 Natural Remedies
By Bill Kalman, RPh., Essential Wellness Pharmacy, Peoria Adrenal fatigue” is a common term used within functional or integrated medicine. It is not a condition defined by traditional medicine. Traditional medicine recognizes and treats the under production of other organs such as hypothyroidism but not low adrenal function unless there is almost no adrenal function […]
An Admittedly Unhealthy Person’s Experiment With a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
By Jessica Braun Nutrition is a touchy topic for us Americans. As far as health goes, we’re not exactly a shining example to the world. I admit that I drink a giant soda every day, and I hardly ever drink water…I eat vegetables sometimes, and occasionally I’ll buy the healthy grain-y bread, but overall, I […]
Seniors Commit Suicide Twice as Often as Teens
While teenagers are the age group most associated with suicide risk, the terrible truth is that another group is killing themselves at even higher rates: seniors. Adults aged 65 to 84 are nearly twice as likely to commit suicide as 15 to 24-year-olds, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Beyond age 85, […]
Loving, Supporting, and Caring for the Cancer Patient
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez “Call me if you need anything.”When your friend shared her diagnosis, that was all you could think to say but, of course, she’ll never call because she has cancer and she needs more than six words. What to do? Read Loving, Supporting, and Caring for the Cancer Patient by […]
TAVR A Life Saving Treatment
Submitted by OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Life-saving treatment expanded There’s good news for those suffering from severe aortic stenosis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently expanded approval of a life-saving heart valve replacement procedure for intermediate and high-risk surgical candidates. Previously, the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure was reserved for those […]
What Is Cyberbullying?
Information from StopBullying.gov Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or e-mails, rumors sent by e-mail or posted on […]
Dealing with Depression During the Holidays
By Tina Emmons, Wellness Director, Villas of Holly Brook Many people get depressed during the holidays due to the loss of a loved one, bad health, or being alone. Television ads and cheery Christmas music can add to the problem. Holiday cheerfulness, happy Christmas wishes, and New Year’s saludos are pumped up by merchants who […]
The Myth of “Multi-Tasking” (and What to Do Instead) Part I: The Myth of “Multi-tasking”
By Kyle Freiburger, BA and Steven A. Hamon, Ph. D Multi-tasking” is held up as a mark of competency in business and home life. The sheer volume of communication that constant accessibility generates seems to demand that, to be successful and included, we must “multi-task.” The problem is that “multi-tasking” is a myth that overrides […]
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated? Part V of a Series
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Several types of surgery are available to patients with severe joint damage. The primary purpose of these procedures is to reduce pain, improve the affected joint’s function, and improve the patient’s ability to perform daily activities. Surgery is not for everyone, however, […]
Types of Milk Explained
Many Americans have milk in their refrigerator, but what types of milk are they drinking? There are different types of dairy milk to fit every age and lifestyle — whether it’s organic, flavored, or lactose-free, there are a variety of fat and calorie levels to choose from. The primary options available are whole milk (3.25 […]