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 […]
Financial Power of Attorney, Wills, and Healthcare Power of Attorney — Oh My!
By Karen McCoy, Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village Here you are, in the hospital feeling ill and they ask you: “Do you have a living will on file anywhere?” Now this is the last thing I am thinking of when I am there to get medical help, but it seems that this is an important detail […]
Nutrition for the Modern Condition
There are many nutritional products on the market, and it can be a confusing process to make a decision. Luckily, in Bettendorf, Iowa, we have VIM Today, LLC. VIM stands for vitality, integrity, motivation, and that is the philosophy of local owners and creators Lynette and Les Pritchard. Lynette has been in the wellness industry […]
Memories in the Making
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC Most of us take for granted the importance of the arts as part of a well-rounded education. In addition to fostering creativity and imagination, educators also believe that the arts stimulate cognitive development. They are (or should be) fun and entertaining as well. Perhaps most important, the […]
Taking Control of Allergies and the Chronic Conditions They Cause
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Coughing. Red and irritated eyes. A runny nose. If these symptoms or others, including ear, throat, and sinus discomfort keep you from enjoying a full life, you’re not alone. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, nearly 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children chronically […]
Positive Emotions and Your Health Developing a Brighter Outlook
Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies? A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are working to better understand the links between your attitude and your body. They’re finding some evidence […]
Cross Healthy Vegetables off your List
Submitted by Benjamin Goodin St. Patrick’s day has passed, and your kitchen still smells like slow-cooked cabbage. You know the aroma. The faintly detectable smell that has no discernable source, yet it haunts you occasionally like an annoying, flatulent ghost. It’s the same smell that causes shrugs and accusing glances in the break room after […]
Aging With Our Pets
By Lora Felger, Health Alliance My grandparents had a Chihuahua that lived to be 20 years old. Suzy had her own knitted sweaters to wear when she went outside. Every night, Grandma cooked and cut up liver in tiny, bite-sized pieces for Suzy’s dinner. I’m not sure what the life expectancy and living arrangements for […]
When Getting Arrested Becomes An Opportunity To Heal
Getting arrested isn’t something most people think of as a positive experience. For Leslie Caldwell, however, getting pulled over while under the influence of alcohol changed the course of her life. This wasn’t Caldwell’s first time driving under the influence (DUI), and it wasn’t her first time being caught. She had four prior offenses; the […]
Stop the Spread of Superbugs
For nearly a century, bacteria-fighting drugs known as antibiotics have helped to control and destroy many of the harmful bacteria that can make us sick. In recent decades, antibiotics have been losing their punch against some types of bacteria. In fact, certain bacteria are now unbeatable with today’s medicines. Sadly, the way we’ve been using […]