Hearing Loss and Emotions
By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants You finally did it. You got a hearing test. You have permanent hearing loss. Your family has been nagging you for a while that you don’t hear well. “Get a hearing aid,” they say. You feel you can hear ok. If people would just slow down and speak […]
National Osteoporosis Month Bone Up on the Facts
Submitted by Genesis Imaging Center What do you know about Osteoporosis? You’ve probably never considered bone loss and how it could affect your daily routine. National Osteoporosis Month is the perfect time for you to bone up on your bone health. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to become […]
Hearing Health Q & A
By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A, Audiologist, Audiology Consultants, PC Q: I think I need a hearing aid. What are the steps in purchasing a hearing aid? A: Congratulations, you have made a very important decision. There are several steps required to take once you decide to purchase hearing aids. Step 1, Contact an Audiologist — […]
Make More, Waste Less
Submitted by Kara Zigament, RD, LD, Hy-Vee Dietitian Do you ever look in your pantry or refrigerator and think: “Where did that come from?” Then you look at the product and notice there is no way you can use that in a meal at your house; there is mold or it’s past its best-use-by date. […]
Nothing Is More Important Than Taking the Next Breath
Submitted by MyoTech Integrative Health Center Isn’t it strange how most people think that everything else is more important than breathing? People spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on all aspects of health, beauty, clothes, motor cars, holidays, and food and never for one moment think that their breathing might also appreciate a little love […]
Safe Travels
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC So says the guy who apparently never traveled anywhere with kids always wondering if we’re “almost there yet!” Arriving in those cases can actually be pretty nice. Okay. I couldn’t resist. But in truth, as so many do, I admire Einstein and appreciate his many insights. We […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctors Visit
By Greta Nelson RN — Good Samaritan Society Services at Home Have you ever found yourself leaving the doctor’s office or hospital with more questions or doubts than you had when you went in? Maybe you were in for a quick visit for yourself or a loved one, or maybe you had an extended stay […]
On a Mission to move you. ORA Orthopedics Opens Advanced Quad City Orthopedic and Physical Therapy Clinic
All-American Heptathlete Cole Connell, 20, a St. Ambrose University Fighting Bee sophomore, is pursuing his dream to become a champion on the podium, despite debilitating shin injuries that threatened to derail his promising track career. Cole’s world-class dreams take world-class injury treatment, and he has found a winning team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists […]
The Royal Flush Cleansing The Colon
By Lynette Pritchard, VIM Today Dirty topic, I know, but, necessary to discuss. As a Colon Hydro Therapist and teacher of cleansing protocols, I can personally attest to the difficulty that people have in even mentioning bowel movements. It has always been interesting to me how separate people feel from the normal process of elimination. […]
What Have You Got to Lose?
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Already planning for swimsuit weather? Perhaps you just completed your annual check-up with your physician and received some worrying health news. Just as there are many different motivations for weight loss, there are many different methods for determining body fat and the […]