7 Myths About Popcorn
Information from the Popcorn Board When it comes to health and well-being, we can all use a little help making good food choices. There is a mountain of information out there in today’s sharing/pinning/blogging world, which is great. But there’s also plenty of inaccurate information, and when you hear it from a popular source, you […]
Keeping Your Baby Safe in the Sun
Sun safety is important for people of all ages, but it’s even more critical to protect babies’ skin, which is far more sensitive than that of older children and adults. “Prioritize a healthy and safe summer sun care routine for babies,” encourages Dr. Richard C. Kirkpatrick of the Brevard Skin and Cancer Center. “Burns are […]
Recognizing the Connection Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence
Submitted by Peoria County Animal Protection Services Animal abuse and cruelty must be an important consideration in our fight against violence in our society. It should come as no surprise that the cruel or neglectful treatment of animals in homes can indicate other problems within the family. Although animal protection workers have long suspected this, […]
Do You Have Spider Veins?
Submitted by The Vein Specialists Spider veins are dilated blood vessels that form just under the skin and result in red, blue, or purple clusters of veins visible near the surface of the legs. Spider veins appear due to the pressure of body weight, gravity, and the task of carrying blood from the bottom of […]
First the Sizzle, Then the Pain Understanding Emotional Abuse
By Bonnie Harken, NCLC Humans long for acceptance and love. How does the excitement and thrill during the initial stages of a relationship change into a pain that destroys our sense of self-worth? Pain keeps us from moving forward and risking to love again or keeps us in a relationship that is dysfunctional and destructive. […]
What Is Vitiligo? Part 1 of a Series
Information Provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Similar patches also appear on both the mucous […]
Palliative Care How Pharmacists Can Help
By Tim Ho, PharmD; Lee Brune, PharmD Candidate; and Cassy Collins, PharmD Candidate, Illinois CancerCare According to the World Health Organization, palliative care is defined as “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness through the prevention and relief of suffering by early […]
Tips on Waxing
By Mary Hayse, Licensed Esthetician Summer is around the corner, which means it’s time to focus on body hair removal. There are many ways to remove body hair, but one of the most popular methods is waxing. Waxing can be performed on any part of the face or body except the head. When done regularly, […]
Don’t Be Passive With Passive-Aggressive Abuse!
By Paul Schellenberg, LLC, Nationally Certified EMDR Therapist Abuse can be afflicted on a victim in many different ways. A person can be physically abused, emotionally abused, or sexually abused. One form of emotional abuse that is on the rise is passive-aggressive abuse. What makes this form of emotional abuse dangerous is how the abuser […]
Bleeding and Clotting Disturbing the Delicate Balance Part 1 of 2
By Michael D. Tarantino, MD, Medical Director of the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute Blood flow in the human body is designed to be fluid and uninterrupted with the intent of delivering oxygen and other nutrients to all tissues. In the healthy state, blood cells and blood vessel linings have smooth surfaces to promote this. […]