Archive for Health & Wellness
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Ask the Audiologist: What is Meniere’s Disease
By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s disease is a condition that occurs in the inner ear. It is somewhat common, but not always well defined. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, “Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear th...
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Option for Less Dependence on Glasses
By Richard Phinney, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates The most well known procedure to eliminate or reduce dependence on glasses or contacts today is LASIK. By using laser energy to reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea) nearsightedness, and some farsightedness and astigmatism, can be cor...
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Peachy Keen
By Kristen Decker, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 355-5540 kdecker@hy-vee.com Peaches have been around for centuries and are the basis of the American classics - peach pie and fruit cocktail. The uses of the delicious fruit don’t stop there. Originally from Asia, peaches and n...
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Interesting hearing experiences
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Audiology is the study of sound and hearing. Audiologists see people who have concerns for hearing loss, balance disorders, and auditory processing disorders. While it now requires a doctorate to become an audiologist, it doesn’t take a D...
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Choosing a Home Care Provider
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare The 79 million baby boomers in the United States make up 26 percent of our country’s population. As we age, more of us are expressing that we want to stay in our homes. Everyone has different family structures and support. Even if you have strong family suppor...
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Health Minute With CASI: The Amazing Brain – Part 4
Spinal and Cranial nerves are the most exciting part of this whole series! There are 12 cranial nerves. They supply primarily the head and neck, except the vagus nerve (which travels to the heart, respiratory muscles, stomach, and gallbladder.) The 31 pairs of spinal nerves arise from the spina...
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Ella’s Kitchen
It has been a long hot, HOT dry summer. Analysts tell us that food prices will be on the rise for some time to come. Maybe we need to go back to some canning and food preservation. The County Extension offices have offered classes this summer. They would have plenty of tips and guides if you are int...
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California Avocados: The Green Alternative
By Nikki Putnam R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 292-7494 nputnam@hy-vee.com Looking for that perfect summer treat that tastes good and is good for you? Well, look no further than the produce aisle, where you’ll find a nutritious and delicious fruit that is perfect for a varie...
