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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
Prepare Now for Winter Weather
By Jillian Stowe, Peoria City/County Health Department Winter Storms in Central Illinois Winter storms are extremely common in Central Illinois and have been one of
The Rise of Stress and the Fall Into Fatigue
By Andrea Schnowske, DC According to the American Institute of Stress, 55 percent of Americans report feeling stressed during the day and 63 percent of
Healthy Options for Thanksgiving
By Emily Zoid, Peoria City/County Health Department The Big Day Thanksgiving is a time to actively think and reflect on the many blessings that we
Vitamins and Dietary Supplements: Risks and Benefits
By Janelle R. Smith, DO, Springfield Clinic Dietary supplements are a booming industry in America, with 57.6 percent of US adults over age 20 having
Neurofeedback for Long Covid Brain Fog
By Ted Chapin, Ph.D., Board Certified in Neurofeedback Long Covid has been found to cause serious and long-lasting problems with concentration, memory, and brain fog.
Rising to Your Aid
By Alexander Germanis Few negative feelings in life rival that sour, acidic emotion of helplessness in the face of an emergency. Fear, panic, and despair
No Need to Suffer in Silence From Substance Use Disorders
By Elizabeth Hensold, Peoria City/County Health Department Millions of Americans are struggling with the disease of substance use disorder and suffering in silence. Right here
Taking Care of Your Skin
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Your skin acts as a barrier to the outside world and keeps your body functioning. It can be a reflection of
Taking a Holistic Approach to Stomach Pain and Digestive Issues
By Andrea Schnowske, DC According to a new survey, 56 percent of Americans report gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach pain, gas, bloating, irregular bowel movements, and
Healthy Social Media Habits How You Use it Matters
Technology has changed the way we interact with each other. Social media puts other people just keystrokes away. This helps some feel like they have
Understanding Fall Allergies
Submitted by Peoria ENT Allergies can happen anytime, but some people may be more prone to allergies at certain times of the year. The triggers