Chronic Kidney Disease Part 1 of 2
Information Provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) You’ve been told that you have chronic kidney disease (CKD). What does that mean? And what does it mean for your health and your life? This article will help answer some of the questions you might have. You have two kidneys, […]
Is It Time to Consider a Shoulder Replacement?
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists You’re all ready for your busy weekend — numerous errands, a round of golf, a birthday party, and dinner with friends. Now if only you could get rid of that nagging shoulder pain, the days would go so much better… Treatment options If this is happening to you, you’re not alone. […]
Collagen: The Missing Protein
You’ve probably heard that collagen is an important part of your body, but have you ever wondered why it’s so important or why so many health supplements and cosmetic products contain collagen? I consider collagen to be “the missing protein” in many people’s lives. While muscle-building proteins are typically at the forefront of the protein […]
How is Gout Treated? – Part 3 of a Series
With proper treatment, most people who have gout are able to control their symptoms and live productive lives. Gout can be treated with one or a combination of therapies. The goals of treatment are to ease the pain associated with acute attacks, to prevent future attacks, and to avoid the formation of tophi and kidney […]
Healthy Probiotic Fruit Candies
My daughter is approaching school age, and consequently she is more frequently encountering kids who don’t have food sensitivities and who don’t eat the way that we do. From Lunchables, to bottles of rainbow-colored sugar water, to packages of 20-ingredient cookies and pastries, a lot of today’s kids eat little more than highly processed, artificially […]
Egg Substitutes That You Can Bake With
One of the major differences between becoming a vegan or vegetarian or looking at a paleo versus vegan diet is whether or not you consume eggs. If you’re one of these folks, you already know that some adjustments are easier to make than others. Saying “no” to mass-produced mystery meats? Easy. Waving goodbye to your favorite creamy cheese? Not so […]
The Power of Knowledge Understanding Prevention Techniques That Reduce Your Risk of Developing Colon Cancer
Written by the Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center The numbers are staggering. The American Cancer Society estimates that this year 92,520 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer — making it the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women. However, there’s […]
A Bit of Irish Knowledge
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village Every St. Patrick’s Day the Irish comes out in all of us. Irish or not, we like to join in the fun because celebrations are everywhere in the Quad Cities. The festivities begin with the St. Patrick’s Parade, but what is the story behind St. Patrick’s Day? How […]
Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Loved One
Submitted by Heartland Health Care Center – Moline Caring for a chronically ill loved one can be emotionally and physically draining. Those charged with the in-home care of an ill or elderly family member may forget to care for themselves, concentrating mainly on their loved one. In turn, the caregiver’s health may begin to suffer. […]
Care for Your Colon Know Your Options
Submitted by Genesis Imaging Centers March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this article, we review the importance of screening for colon cancer and discuss what screening options are available for patients. Not every patient can tolerate colonoscopies, but there are other screening options. When we turn 50, we face the dreaded screening colonoscopy, […]