Gastroesophageal Reflux and Disease In Children and Adolescents Part 1 of a Series
Information provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases What is GER? Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus—the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. GER is also called acid reflux or acid regurgitation because the stomach’s digestive […]
Difficult, Dramatic, and Complicated
By Bonnie Harken NCLC, Founder and CEO of Crossroads Programs for Women A“difficult” relationship is not one that is going through the usual periods of disagreement and disappointment that are inevitable when two individuals come together. Healthy relationships are built on equality and respect. Unhealthy relationships are based on power and control. There are many […]
The Future of Health Insurance
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. In February, Bloomberg News reported “Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini said he has ‘serious concerns’ about whether the ACA health insurance exchanges are sustainable, echoing remarks from other top insurers. Bloomberg adds that Aetna is one of the biggest insurers under ObamaCare and, like its […]
Accident Changes, Redefines Life
By Dave Tompkins There are several significant birthdays—18, 21, 65, and turning 25 is one of them. This milestone marks a point when you are really considered an adult by others, when your career decisions become more serious, and other life choices (marriage, buying a home, etc.) become more important. For Abby Segal, her 25th […]
Sleep Is a Powerful Medicine
By Lori Lovely March signals the imminent arrival of spring, the season when Nature seems to awaken from months of winter sleep to bloom and grow again. People also feel the rousing effects of the changing season. To take advantage of this awakening, as the days grow longer with extended hours of daylight, in most […]
Learn What You Currently Eat and Drink – Part 2 of 2
Information from ChooseMyPlate.gov The January issue of Healthy Cells shared part one of this article, ‘Learn What You Currently Eat and Drink.’ As a refresher, let’s review how to get started identifying what you eat and drink. Write down what and how much you eat and drink. Find a way that works for you. Use […]
2016 Winter Running Guide Expert Advice for Healthy Running
By Blair Gorsuch, MS, Wellness Director/Exercise Physiologist, OSF IPMR Every day millions of Americans run. From the elite athlete-in-training to the casual jogger, runners hit the roads, trails, the track or the treadmill for fun, sport, and health. Running is relatively safe and usually results in enhanced health. Some runners have bodies like machines that […]
Why Winter Is Perfect for Senior Rehabilitative Therapy
Submitted by Heritage Health, Chillicothe Daydreams of warm weather and summer planning encourage us through the frigid, dismal days of winter. Despite its nasty reputation, winter is the perfect time for seniors to knock out surgeries and receive rehabilitative therapy. Procedures that used to require months to heal can now take weeks thanks to improved […]
Behavior Modification for Your New Cat
By Bridget Domenighini, Peoria County Animal Protection Services Many people adopt or purchase cats or kittens during the holiday season, and by now, those pets have hopefully become active, involved members of the family. Sometimes, however, transitions for new pets are not so easy. Some felines, unfortunately, require extensive behavior modification in order to remain […]
Living Longer With Congenital Heart Disease
By David Chan, MD, Congenital Heart Program Medical Director, Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Marc Knepp, MD, Adult Congenital Heart Program Medical Director, Children’s Hospital of Illinois Congenital heart disease (CHD) occurs when a child is born with a structural defect in his or her heart. About one percent of all live births in the […]