The Guide to Winter Wellness
A New Resolution By Alexander Germanis As we approach the end of one year and the start of a new, certain things are inevitable for many people: spending more time with family; shopping for and, subsequently, returning presents; stuffing oneself like a State Fair prize farm animal; and, consequently, making a New Year’s resolution to […]
Mind Body Connection
Blending Holistic and Traditional Health Practices for a Balanced Lifestyle By Alexander Germanis In the human retina, certain photoreceptors called cones are responsible for our perception of color. No single type of cone is capable of perceiving the entire spectrum of color, however. Blue, green, and red cones work together, and it is only […]
Everyday Superwoman The Benefits of Strength Training
Most of us have heard tales of mothers lifting cars off of their trapped children. While there are several documented instances of this occurring, such superhuman feats of strength are usually caused by two major factors: fear and adrenaline. But for all those moments when a loved one is not in mortal peril, there are […]
Ahead of the Curve
By Alexander Germanis In the mathematic discipline of statistics, a Gaussian curve – often called a bell curve – is used to illustrate probability. The large curve itself represents the average – the majority of data collected. To the right of the curve, however, stand the above average outliers. When this curve is applied to […]
Procure, Prepare, Preserve Maintaining Food’s Nutritional Value
By Alexander Germanis Mankind’s relationship with food is one that spans a wide spectrum. Some eat only enough to survive, others gorge themselves at every opportunity, and still others dedicate their entire lives to creating the most delectable meals fit for human consumption. Regardless of one’s personal relationship with food, our bodies require food […]
Water is Life
By Alexander Germanis Recently gracing movie theaters was the sci-fi epic known as Dune. On the titular desert planet, the battle rages for control over an invaluable spice. However, throughout the story, an elemental compound is shown to be far more valuable to the people of the planet than any spice: water. Water, the […]
The Season of Cycling
By Alexander Germanis When I was growing up, the end of the school year meant far more than just no more books and no more teachers. Late spring was the start of The Season; it was finally time to open the garage, pull my bike out of winter storage, and head off to adventure. […]
Think Outside (No Box Required)
There are so many opportunities to explore, learn, and have fun in the outdoors. The only thing missing is you. By Scott Fishel As children, our parents were always telling us to “go outside and play.” That doesn’t change much for adults. The difference is that it’s your family physician and mental health experts […]
Your Host in Healthcare
On many extended sojourns away from home, most people typically engage in two experiences: eating out and staying at a hotel. Both the restaurant business and the hotel industry are built on providing a service to their guests but, most importantly, they are committed to doing so with a degree of hospitality. This extension of […]
Navigating Life With the Blood Experts
Since the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute was founded in 2010, over 7,000 individuals have received comprehensive care for bleeding, blood clotting or other blood disorders from BCDI’s team of experts. Among many accomplishments, BCDI is the only nonprofit federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center of Excellence in downstate Illinois. At the heart of BCDI’s mission […]