Articles
Self-Compassion: Out With the Old, In With the New
By Malinda Lehnert, ALMFT, Chapin & Russell Associates Neurotherapy Institute of Central Illinois I didn’t finish all of my tasks today… I’m a failure.” Something
The Financial Impacts of Divorce or Becoming a Widow
Submitted by Tim Whisler, CRPC®, CLTC®, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, President of The Whisler Agency, Morton IL. As we know, life happens without our permission all
Cooking as Ministry: How Lutheran Hillside’s Celebrity Chef Mark Shoopman Touches Lives of All Ages
There is nothing more fulfilling than experiencing the instant gratification on the faces of those we serve in this ministry. And I do and feel
The Avenue of Communication
By Alexander Germanis No matter where one goes or lives in this world, the ability to communicate and connect with one another is paramount. We
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
What Is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that causes damage in the central nervous system (brain and spinal
March Isn’t Just About Basketball. It’s Also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Peoria Spreading awareness about the importance of regular screenings for colorectal cancer is critical for the wellbeing of everyone. Colorectal cancer
Tips to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment
By George Gilbert, M.D., Solvera Health We know your time is valuable and living your best life is important. That’s why I want to
Severe Weather Preparedness
By Jason Marks, Director, Peoria County Emergency Management Agency and Preparedness Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed, and thousands are
Hemophilia Treatment: A Breakthrough With Gene Therapy
Since 2010, the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) has been serving patients of downstate Illinois. Located at the corner of Northmoor Road and Knoxville
Dental Health It’s More Than Just Teeth
By Dr. Susan Bordenave Bishop, D.M.D, Director of Dental Services, Peoria City/County Health Department February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. During this time, dentists
The Importance of the Thyroid Gland
Submitted by Peoria ENT Your thyroid gland is something you may not ever think about. As long as it’s functioning properly, it’s always working—making sure
The Stigma of Weight Loss Surgery
By Kelsi Evans, MS, RD, LDN, and Katrina Howard, RD, LDN, CPT, in consult with Jacob Hopping, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and Jayaraj Salimath, DO, FACOS,
9 Tips to Protect Your Heart
By Timir Baman, MD OSF HealthCare, Cardiovascular Institute Heart issues can go unnoticed until damage has been done or there is a critical heart failure,
New Thinking In A New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at
Safe Sleep for Babies
By Ashley Wilson MS, Nutritionist, Peoria City/County Health Department Having a new infant can be both exhilarating and exhausting. For parents, it may be difficult
Designing Your Fitness Program — Personal Trainer Considerations
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness Personal trainers have an obligation to their clients to encourage them, to make them better, to push them beyond their
The Future of Medicine
By Alexander Germanis From the days of Copernicus and Newton to those of Curie and Hawking, the different sciences have always been evolving systems of
Prepare Now to Fight Cold, Flu, and COVID Viruses Later
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist/Owner Essential Wellness Pharmacy Cases of influenza are on the rise. Temperatures are falling. Fall allergies season is here. These can all
