A Revenant Experience
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC, Center for Headaches, Sleep and TMJ Disorders What is the definition of revenant, made famous by the name of the Oscar nominated movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant? Revenant means: “Anyone who comes back after being gone for a long time…” I am writing this article to explain my own […]
Hearing Health Q & A
By Laura Mergen, AuD, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants, PC Q: I woke up this morning and can’t hear out of my right ear. What should I do? A: In many cases, the cause of a sudden change in hearing is easily found and addressed, such as hearing loss caused by excessive wax or an ear infection. […]
What Is Crohn’s Disease? Part I of II
Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes inflammation, or swelling, and irritation of any part of the digestive tract — also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The part most commonly affected is the end part of the small intestine called the ileum. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, […]
What is a Health Coach? How Can Health Coaching Help Me Lose Weight?
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group, Ob I hear myself say it all the time, we are not just chasing a number on the scale. At The Group, Weight Management is not your typical weight-loss program. My patients tell me this, and it always makes me glad to hear because that’s exactly […]
Quad-City Orthopaedic Specialist Offers the Latest Innovations in Total Hip Replacement
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Hip pain makes living a full life difficult. Simple tasks like walking and standing become challenging. Even sitting still — in a car, bus, or airplane — is very uncomfortable. The good news is recent advancements in surgeries that relieve hip pain, including the Direct Anterior Approach for total hip replacement […]
Organic Versus Non-Organic Are You Eating the Most Pesticide-Laden Produce?
Environmental Working Group released its 2017 Dirty Dozen list and it serves as a solid reminder that we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to cleaning up the food system. This year, the annual report found that almost 70 percent of 48 non-organic samples tested positive for at least one […]
I Do My Part
By Brian Prudent, DMD, MyoTech Dental & Integrative Health Center Imagine you have a horrendous toothache; you’ve been struggling with the pain all night and you can’t eat, drink, or sleep. You call your dentist’s office in the morning and they tell you you’ll have to wait for six months to a year for an […]
Back Pain Relief Without Surgery ORA Orthopedics Opens New Pain Center of Excellence
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Chronic back pain is a burden that millions of Americans live with every day. Just ask Quad City attorney, Hector Lareau, whose job demands that he be on his feet hours every day in court, even when back pain flare-ups are debilitating. “Justice doesn’t take a day off and neither will […]
How Do You Know You’re Getting Older?
By Patrick Harness, Health Alliance When I started working in the Medicare department, I was ignorant about Medicare and insurance of any kind. It seemed like a growth industry, and I was blessed with seven family members over the age of 75. 15 year later, I have a much more personal interest in the subject. […]
Do Sensory Deprivation Tanks Really Work?
Whether referred to as sensory deprivation tanks, float tanks, or simply “floating,” deprivation therapy treatments diminish nearly all sights, sounds, smells, and touch, earning a reputation for naturally easing many ailments. Floaters report sensory deprivation tank benefits include insomnia cures, relief from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and even addiction. Perhaps the beauty in all of […]