There Are Many Faces of Survivors
Do you only think of a survivor as one who has been in a traumatic situation and has been spared physical harm or death? They are certainly survivors of that event, but that is not the only kind of a survivor. Vehicle and industrial accidents, hurricanes, typhoons, and all violent acts of nature leave people […]
Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez | You have a job, go to work, and there are things you expect for it. A paycheck, first of all; that’s the big one. You might expect a job title, too, maybe a company car, and you expect regular hours. But, as in Counting the Days While My […]
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated? Part IV of a Series
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Most people who have rheumatoid arthritis take medications. Some medications (analgesics) are used only for pain relief; others, such as corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are used to reduce inflammation.* Still others, often called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), are used to […]
Simple Tips for Alzheimer’s Care
Reported by Linda Snyder, Infinity Associates Alzheimer’s caregiving takes patience and flexibility. To reduce frustration, consider these tips for daily tasks, from limiting choices and reducing distractions to creating a safe environment. If you are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, you know that as the disease progresses your loved one’s ability to manage […]
Conquering the Top Five Reasons People Fail at Fitness
Everyone can agree that regular exercise is important, so why do so many people struggle to stick with their fitness goals? If you’ve encountered barriers holding you back from committing to a fitness routine, you’re not alone. The health experts at the Mayo Clinic offer simple ideas for overcoming the five most common hurdles to […]
dy + lex + ia = dyslexia
By Stacy Carroll, Center Director, Dyslexia Awareness Network You may have heard of this word and have the understanding that people with dyslexia get their letters backwards like, b’s and d’s, or that they read words backwards, like “saw” says “was.” Dyslexia is simple and complex all at the same time. If we break down […]
Domestic Violence Is a 365-Day Issue
By Sara Dillefeld Three women will die today in the United States. These deaths are not the result of a tragic car accident, medical emergency, or losing a hard-fought battle with a chronic health condition, rather they are at the hands of a person they once loved. This happens to three women each day, or […]
It’s About Personal Choices
By Lori Lovely After a hospital stay, many patients and their families ask: what next? For some, the best answer may be a short-term stay at Heddington Oaks, a non-profit skilled care home located in West Peoria. Owned by Peoria County, Heddington Oaks is not the typical care facility. “Located on 13 acres in a […]
Safe, Effective Options to Treat Pain
America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Sales of prescription opioids have nearly quadrupled since 1999. Prescription opioids — medications that reduce pain by interrupting pain signals to the brain — only mask the sensation of pain, and they come with side effects including depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal symptoms when stopping […]
Drug-Induced Nutritional Deficiencies Are Your Medicines Harming You?
By Bill Kalman, R.Ph., Essential Wellness Pharmacy Have you ever been prescribed one medication and ended up with side effects from it? Did you know these may include muscle aches, leg cramps, restless legs, neuropathy, heart arrhythmia, or sleep disturbances? According to the CDC, from 2009 to 2012 in the United States, almost half of […]