Like You Used to Be — ICPR Family Practice’s KNAP Program
By Alexander Germanis They just don’t make them like they used to. That has been an all too common lament in our modern “throw away” world. Such a sentiment has led to an ever-increasing desire for restoration. Whether it’s an heirloom, a cherished toy from childhood, or a classic car, making something old new again […]
FAQ About LASIK
Submitted by Vision Point Eye Center So, you’re thinking about LASIK eye surgery but, you’ve got some questions. Who better to ask than the surgeons who have performed thousands of LASIK procedures? Dr. Daniel Brownstone, Dr. Catharine Crockett, and Dr. Scott Pinter of Vision Point Eye Center reflected on some of the questions and concerns […]
Restoring Ugly Toenails
Submitted by Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates There are many different treatments available for thick, discolored, brittle, or just plain ‘ugly’ nails. Many of these treatments can be extremely effective, but will take a long time before you see results. Nails take 9-12 months to grow out, so even after you treat and kill the […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center—Like an Oak
By Alexander Germanis Gracing nearly every state in the nation stands the stately oak tree. A symbol of strength, majesty, and endurance, the oak is even recognized as the official national tree of the United States. The reasons for this are myriad. The oak provides shade and prevents erosion. Its leaves have anti-carcinogenic properties and […]
A Closer Look at Women and Girls With Bleeding Disorders
Jasmine sat in the doctor’s office, thinking about what a journey this had been. She had been seen by so many specialists over the years. Three months after her first period, she soaked through her clothes at school despite wearing a pad and a tampon. She went to the school nurse and complained of a […]
The Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy
By Don Thorpe, LMT, Aches Away Massage Specialists Infrared light is the invisible part of the sun’s spectrum that has the ability to penetrate human tissue. It is felt as warmth on the skin. Unlike the dangerous UV rays of the sun, infrared light waves are beneficial. In fact, infrared light is used to keep […]
Care Comes From the Heart
Cristy L. Tomaszewski, LCSW Traveling through this great country, one is greeted by people from all walks of life—from every culture, ethnicity, creed, and color. The United States is a tapestry woven from every type of thread. Not all forms of diversity are positive however. The larger the population is, the greater the disparity of […]
Bad Breath
By Emil Verban, Jr., DDS, McLean County Dental Have you ever wondered if you have bad breath? Since we can’t usually smell our own breath, it is quite possible to have bad breath, also known as halitosis, and not know it. Fortunately, this condition is very easy to prevent and treat once the cause is […]
Is Your Food Wearing a Mask?
Submitted by Mary Kay Holloway RDN, Oncology Dietitian at Carle Cancer Institute Food today is filled with so many additives, sugars, sodium, and trans fats it can be difficult to determine what we are eating. And these ingredients are often disguised by different names. Therefore, it is extremely important to read the food labels and […]
New Name, Same Faces, More Choices. Why More Health Care Choices in Peoria Is Good for You
By Elizabeth Parker As they approached 68 years in the Peoria community, the surgeons with Peoria Surgical Group were looking to the future and asking themselves, What’s next? Worried about their patients’ diminishing options in the general health care landscape and knowing the key to quality patient care started with quality physicians, Peoria Surgical Group […]