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. […]
7 Steps to Allergy Relief With Spring Cleaning
Submitted by the Peoria Ear, Nose & Throat Group Longing for allergy relief? To stop the endless cycle of sniffles, sneezes, and wheezes, it’s time to ready your vacuum and rubber gloves. Spring cleaning helps eliminate allergens so you can relax, breathe easy, and enjoy the season. “People who suffer from allergies may not realize […]
Recognizing Stroke Signs Can Save Lives
Submitted by the Illinois Neurological Institute Stroke. Someone in the United States suffers from one every 40 seconds, yet fewer than 10 percent of people having a stroke arrive at the hospital quickly enough to receive the best treatment because they didn’t recognize the symptoms. Stroke, also known as a brain attack, blocks blood flow […]
So, You Received a Letter About Your ACA Health Insurance
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Is the letter you received from the Healthcare Marketplace important? It seems complicated and unnecessary that ACA would ask for income verification when the IRS should already have that information, so many people ignore this letter. How will that work out for them? Last […]